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Mold-Prevention Tips For Triangle-Area Homeowners

Residents of the Triangle area are no strangers to humidity or the mold growth that can occur when excessive moisture and high humidity is present. Fortunately, with these mold-prevention tips

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If You’ve Nursed Your Heating System Through Winter, Now’s An Ideal Time To Shop For A Replacement

Now that spring is here, it’s an opportune time to shop for a new heating system if yours limped through the winter. The best choice of furnace depends on the

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Electronic Air Cleaning — Because You Could Use A Breath Of Fresh Air

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air is typically more polluted than what’s outdoors. Most homes could stand to be a little fresher, and electronic air cleaning is one

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Is Tuning Up The Air Conditioner On Your Spring To-Do List?

With the warming temperatures of spring and summer approaching, it’s a good idea to put tuning up your air conditioner at the top of your to-do list. When you keep

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A Triangle Homeowner’s Guide To Duct Insulation

How often do you think about the ductwork that carries air from your HVAC system to every room in your home? Unless there’s an obvious problem, the answer is probably

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R-Values Create An Efficient Heat Barrier For Your Home…And Energy Savings

A major portion of your monthly energy usage is devoted to heating and cooling your home. If your bills seem high, you may need an improved heat barrier. An efficient

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The Ductless Mini-Split: A Neat Little Solution To Your Heating And Cooling Problem

If you have heating or cooling problems in your house, you may be able to solve them with ductless mini-splits. They are a very versatile solution that complements your current HVAC

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Making An Important Home Comfort Purchase? Follow The Energy Star

If an important home comfort purchase is in your future, now is the time to understand the Energy Star program. This is a joint effort on the part of the

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Eight Telltale Signs That Shout It’s Time To Replace Your HVAC System

You may be unsure about the right time to replace certain HVAC equipment like your furnace, boiler, heat pump or air conditioner.

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Air Sealing: Solutions To Problem Areas That Leak

Air leaks throughout your home can have a detrimental effect on your overall energy efficiency. If conditioned air is leaking outside and outside air is seeping in, your air system

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