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Six Sure-Fire Ways To Improve The Efficiency Of Your HVAC System

Summer is winding down throughout the Triangle, but you’ll probably still be using the A/C element of your HVAC system for a few more weeks.  To make sure you are

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When One Part Of Your Home Is Too Warm, And Another Part Is Too Cool, A Zoning System Makes Everything Just Right

Zoning systems give you greater control over the comfort you enjoy in your home. They have many benefits over traditional forced-air systems including the ability to eliminate unwanted warm and

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Combine A Programmable Thermostat With A Zoning System For Maximum Comfort Control

With a home’s HVAC system, you want all the comfort control you can get. This will help you maintain ideal temperature throughout your home while keeping your utility bills down.

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Make A Plan To Reduce Energy Use And Increase Savings: Use Your Meters To Your Advantage

Are you concerned about the amount of electricity your home consumes?  You can set up a plan for your family to follow in order to reduce electricity use and increase

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When You’re Improving The Energy Efficiency Of Your Home, Look For Energy Star Products

Summer is right around the corner in the North Carolina Triangle. Are you prepared for home efficiency with the upcoming heat, humidity and rising energy bills? If not, you can

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Choosing A Programmable Thermostat

Programmable thermostats can provide both comfort and energy savings for you and your family.  Studies show that you can reduce your utility bills by almost ten percent by setting programmable

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New Online Tool Shows How Your Home’s Energy Use Measures Up

Are you wasting money heating and cooling your home? If you’re looking for energy and dollar savings, the way to start is to conduct an energy audit of your house. You have to

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Duct Sealing Is A Proven Energy Saver

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, leaking ductwork affects three out of four U.S. homes, wasting the equivalent of the energy burned by 13 million cars a year. A typical family

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Tax Credits Still On For Solar Heating & Air Conditioning

If you missed out on the energy efficiency tax credits that expired in 2010, don’t worry, there are still plenty of opportunities to save on solar heating & air conditioning.

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