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  • Tips For Protecting A Home's Air Conditioner From Severe Storm Threats

    As a homeowner living in an area that is prone to severe storms, you've probably learned how to secure your windows and other parts of your home from an incoming storm. What you may not have considered, though, is the importance of securing your central air conditioning unit. Here's what you need to know about storm threats to your home's air conditioning unit and how to protect it. Why Secure The Air Conditioning Unit?
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  • 2 Potential Problems When You Select An Air Conditioning Unit That Is Too Big For Your House

    Whether you have an old air conditioning unit or none at all, you may be getting ready to either replace your current one or have central air conditioning installed. While shopping around for AC units, you may believe that the bigger the unit, the better it will cool your home. However, there are a couple of potential problems that can be caused if you pick out an AC unit that is too big for your house.
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  • Heat Pumps And Signs That Your Heat Pump Is Failing

    Heat pumps are an efficient way to cool or heat up your home without depending on your furnace or air conditioning. In climates that are moderate, a heat pump will keep the interior of your home comfortable. Heat pumps run on electricity, and they remove hot air from your home in hot weather and the reverse when the weather is cold. With new technology, heat pumps have become even more effective at keeping your home warm in colder climates.
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  • 3 Instrumental Maintenance Steps That Can Prevent Chronic And Costly Furnace Repairs

    When it comes to appliances in your home, one of the most important is the furnace. It's what heats your home after all. So that you can keep it working great and avoid costly repair bills on a regular basis, you need to know about these maintenance steps.  Switch Out the Air Filter Periodically One of the easiest and yet most important maintenance steps you can perform for your furnace is switching out the air filter at the appropriate intervals.
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  • Your Furnace And The Furnace Limit Switch

    Keeping your furnace in good working order is important, especially if you don't want to end up without heat in the middle of winter. Part of your routine maintenance responsibilities is regularly changing your furnace filters. If you don't tend to this task, your indoor air quality will be poor, which can make it tough for people with allergies, asthma, and respiratory disorders. Dirty filters will also make your furnace work harder than it needs to, which can lead to breakdowns and a bad furnace limit switch.
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  • Tips For Saving Money When Replacing Your Home's Furnace

    If you live in a climate that has very cold winters, having a functioning furnace is essential. Unfortunately, a furnace will not last forever and the price to purchase a furnace and have it installed can be quite expensive. If your furnace has reached the end of its lifespan, you will need to replace it, but there are several things that you can do to save some money when doing so.
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  • Why Is It So Important To Have Your Furnace Cleaned?

    Your furnace hides in the basement, where you rarely ever see it. As such, it may seem like a strange idea to have your furnace cleaned. Why would you clean something nobody sees, and with a function that has nothing to do with looks? As it turns out, however, there are a few good reasons to have your furnace cleaned about once a year. Dirt on the Burner Can Cause Harmful Gasses to Accumulate
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  • Simple Solutions For Cleaning Your AC Unit

    Maintenance on your AC system is essential if you want to cool your home in an energy-efficient and effective manner. Many homeowners will clean the interior and exterior of their homes but forget about the simple steps it takes to clean their AC units. With this guide, you will learn a few simple solutions for cleaning your air conditioning units. Disconnect Power Before starting, you need to disconnect all power running to your outdoor units.
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  • Why Liquid Drain Cleaners Are A Bad Idea For Your Home's Drains

    When dealing with a stubborn drain clog, it's easy to reach for a bottle of liquid drain cleaner. Off-the-shelf drain cleaners are typically the go-to solution when you're fed up with using a plunger but don't want to call your plumber just yet. However, liquid drain cleaners aren't as effective at removing stubborn clogs as you'd think, plus they can cause a number of other problems for your drains. They Leave Behind Residue
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  • 3 Factors That Affect How Often You Change Your Air Filter

    According to conventional wisdom, HVAC air filters should be replaced at least once every three months to keep the HVAC system in great shape. Some experts even recommend monthly air filter changes to eliminate allergens and dramatically improve indoor air quality. However, the following factors can easily lengthen or shorten your air filter's actual lifespan. 1. Air Filter Type Every air filter serves the same purpose--to prevent dust, debris, and other unwanted particles from entering your HVAC system.
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