Help! I’ve Got No Heat! What Do I Do Now?
Wednesday February 01, 2012
This is not the season to wake up to a cold house. If you find yourself in this chilly predicament, here are a few quick things to check:
? Check your thermostat to be sure it’s not set too low for the furnace to kick on
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After Your Furnace & Air Conditioner, What Uses The Most Energy In Your Home?
Friday January 27, 2012
If you answered “heating water”, you’re right. That’s why you’ll want to be sure your hot water tank is working at its best. A simple way to do this is to drain out a bucket of water from the bottom of your tank every si
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Keep Your Family Safe From Deadly Carbon Monoxide
Thursday January 12, 2012
The silent killer, carbon monoxide, is a colorless and odorless gas that can be present when there isn’t enough oxygen for fuels like oil or natural gas to burn properly. Newer homes or well winterized homes that are sealed up super tight may n
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Got A New Energy-Efficient Furnace? Why An Annual Checkup Makes Good Sense…
Wednesday January 04, 2012
Many people took advantage of the recent tax incentives and installed an energy-efficient 90% furnace. But, these new furnaces aren’t like the old furnaces. To make sure you’re getting all the energy efficiency you’re paying for, it
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Didn’t Have Your Furnace Checked In The Fall? It's Not Too Late!
Thursday December 15, 2011
Even though you didn’t have your furnace serviced at the beginning of the season and the snow has already started to fly, it’s still a good idea to have it inspected and cleaned. And, for a number of good reasons.
First of
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Constantly Adjusting Your Thermostat? A “Hands Off” Approach Is Best!
Wednesday November 30, 2011
It feels a little chilly and you reach for the thermostat to crank up the heat. It gets too hot so back to the thermostat you go to reduce the heat. And so it goes…
Problem is, all this up and down temperature adjustment wastes
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Create Different Zones of Comfort in Your Home!
Friday November 25, 2011
Do you have areas of your home that are either too hot or too cold? Even if you set the thermostat in the living room to 68 degrees the basement’s always cold. Or, you crank up the thermostat to keep grandma’s bedroom toasty and the rest
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A Brutal Winter Is In the Forecast!
Friday November 04, 2011
How To Be Sure Your Home Heating System’s Ready
It’s coming. The U.S. Climate Prediction Center and AccuWeather tell us we are going to have a colder than normal winter. Even though the U.S. Energy Information Administration predic
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Home Comfort…By The Numbers
Wednesday October 19, 2011
Interesting Facts That Could Improve Your Lifestyle
Here are a few little known facts that every homeowner should know:
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Did you know that just heating hot water can add up to 15% of your home energy bill? Have your
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Changing Your Furnace Filter…A Simple Solution That More Than Pays For Itself!
Thursday October 13, 2011
It’s true. Just by replacing your dirty, clogged furnace filter you’ll be saving money. A clean filter not only lets your furnace operate more efficiently but it also extends the life of your furnace. So, in the short term you’ll re
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