Monthly Archives: January 2012

Scheduled Preventative Maintenance With Our Energy Savings Agreements

By Terry Lawson | Published: January 31, 2012

Ideally, your furnace should last 18 to 22 years, and your heat pump should last 10 to 14 years. However, this ideal is only reached if your units are cared

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Methods Of Enhancing The Air Quality Of Your Attached Garage

By Terry Lawson | Published: January 26, 2012

Enhancing the indoor air quality of your attached garage will also improve the overall air quality inside your house. In fact, the poorer the air quality inside your garage, the poorer the

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Winter Power Outages — Don’t Get Left In The Dark, Prepare Your Family

By Terry Lawson | Published: January 24, 2012

An unexpected winter power outage will leave you without essentials like heat and lighting. This can be especially stressful – and dangerous – during the coldest months of the year.

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Ductwork And Vent Issues That Can Interfere With Airflow In Your Home

By Terry Lawson | Published: January 19, 2012

Proper airflow and ventilation are vital for accurate and cost-effective temperature control in your home. The ductwork and vent system in your home is responsible for transporting both cooled and heated

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Is Your HVAC System Nearing The End Of The Line? Look For These Signs

By Terry Lawson | Published: January 17, 2012

Maintaining an HVAC system that is approaching the end of its life can get expensive. Often, the repairs can become more frequent, and it may take awhile to realize that

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Ask About NATE Certification When You’re Hiring A Heating-System Contractor

By Terry Lawson | Published: January 12, 2012

Hiring a heating-system contractor can be a stressful experience. You want a professional you can trust, one who has expertise in his field. Fortunately, there is an easy way to

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Cleaning Up Dust The Right Way

By Terry Lawson | Published: January 10, 2012

Dust is inevitable. Over 90 percent of it comes from our bodies, furniture and clothes. Our skin sheds thousands of microscopic flakes every day. Our furniture and clothes shed tiny

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Selecting And Setting Your Programmable Thermostat

By Terry Lawson | Published: January 5, 2012

Setting your programmable thermostat properly this winter will help you achieve optimal energy efficiency without sacrificing the comfort that you’re used to. Being familiar with the best strategies will help

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A Dual-Fuel System: Optimal Efficiency, Optimal Comfort

By Terry Lawson | Published: January 3, 2012

A hybrid or dual-fuel system allows homeowners to use a heat pump during warm and cool weather and a furnace during the coldest part of winter. By using each system

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