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  • A Quick Guide To Air Conditioning Maintenance

    When you need to be sure that you are able to get the most of your air conditioning service, you will have to do your best to maintain the system. There are a lot of steps that you can take in order to get the best performance possible from your air conditioner, and this will allow you to pay less money on your energy bills, keep your home cool and upgrade the comfort in your household.
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  • How To Clean Your Furnace Motor And Filter

    You don't have to be an HVAC expert to make your furnace run a little smoother and more efficient. There are many common problems with furnaces that can be fixed with very little training or tools. Perhaps the most common problem that you can fix on your own is to clean the motor and filter. This article explains how you can access your motor, and then clean it and the filter for better airflow and efficiency in your HVAC system.
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  • How To Test And Replace An AC Contactor

    The contactor on a central air conditioner is an electrical part that receives the signal from your home's thermostat and then starts the unit into action. Problems with the contactor can cause rapid cycling – or turning on and then immediately off – or prevent the unit from turning on at all. You can test the contactor yourself if you own a multi-meter with built-in continuity testing, and removing and replacing the part, if necessary, are fairly easy tasks.
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  • 3 Reasons To Consider Installing Radiant Heating

    One of the best heating options available to a homeowner is radiant heating, mostly because this heating system is able to provide a number of benefits and advantages that other heating options will have a hard time matching. A radiant system foregoes the use of fans, ducts, and furnace in favor of heating panels placed underneath your floors and in the walls. Listed below are just some of the reasons to consider a radiant heating system.
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  • Safety Tips To Follow Before Draining Your Gas Hot Water Heater

    If your gas hot water heater is not properly heating your water, you may decide to try to drain it in case sediment has built up inside the tank. If so, use the following tips before you begin to keep from hurting yourself or busting the tank. Turn Off The Burner And The Gas Valve Before you begin, you want to make sure that there is no danger of gas leaking into your work area.
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  • The Effect Of Temperature On Learning

    When you are trying to absorb information, whether at home or in the classroom, temperature matters. If you are sweating bullets or shivering uncontrollably, you obviously will have trouble concentrating. Even less extreme temperatures can have an adverse effect. Comfortable learning climates are important for productivity. You and your children will learn better if your home and schools have a good HVAC system. Memory Studies show that memory is adversely affected when the temperature is too high or too low.
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  • Tips For Maintaining An HVAC System For Energy Efficiency

    Are you interested in getting into the habit of taking better care of your HVAC system to keep energy costs at a decent rate? Maintaining an energy efficient HVAC system can be achieved by hiring a professional to perform maintenance on the parts every now and then. The article below contains a few maintenance tips that can be useful for the efficiency of your HVAC system. 1. Keep the Coolant Lines in Good Shape
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  • Why A Central Air Conditioner Becomes Inefficient

    If you have an inefficient central air conditioner in your house, you might want to consider getting it inspected by an HVAC contractor to find out what the problem is. Leaving your air conditioning system in the condition that it is in will run up energy costs. You might even end up having to replace the system in an untimely manner due to poor maintenance being done. The article below will give you more insight on what might be causing your central air conditioner to run in an inefficient manner.
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  • What Does It Mean If Your Furnace Is Blowing Unheated Air?

    Your furnace may be blowing cold air, but that doesn't mean that your appliance is having a devastating technical issue. The following FAQ will help you troubleshoot the problem, so you can potentially fix your issue without calling in an expert. What does it mean if your furnace is blowing unheated air? Some common reasons that your furnace might be blowing cold air includes: Your air filter is dirty. All the air in your HVAC system flows through the air ducts and through the blower.
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  • How To Maintain Your New Furnace

    If you recently installed a new furnace, you will want to make sure that it is properly maintained. New furnaces have amazing efficiency ratings, but there are many factors that could cause your furnace to slow down over the years. Without regular maintenance, even the most energy efficient units will start to malfunction and become more expensive to run. This article explains the best way to maintain a new furnace to ensure it is running at full capacity.
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