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  • Tips For Improving Your Home's Comfort


    Air conditioning systems can be among the most important and energy intensive appliances that a home can have. While these systems can be essential for maintaining the comfort of those inside the house, there are some upgrades that can help to drastically improve the performance of the system, which can help to reduce the energy expenses of running it. Have The Home Inspected For Holes And Gaps One of the most common sources of inefficient air conditioning can be due to small gaps and holes in the home's exterior and interior walls.
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  • Why Your Central Heating System Is Inefficient


    Heat is something that many people need in order to feel comfortable while they are at home. A poorly functioning central heating system can make it difficult to obtain a temperature that is satisfactory. If you are not receiving the extent of heat that you desire in your house, there might be several areas of the system that need to be inspected and possibly repaired. However, one of the main parts of a heating system that commonly leads to heating problems is the furnace.
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  • Keeping Your Propane Furnace Maintained for Optimal Performance


    If you use a propane fueled furnace to heat your home during the cooler times of the year, you most likely want it to work to the best of its ability so you are not stuck with high propane refill bills due to poor efficiency levels. There are several steps you can take to keep your furnace running in tip-top shape to help you save on propane costs. Here's some additional info you can use to maximize the efficiency your furnace with simple maintenance tasks.
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  • Draw More Business To Your Bar This Summer With These 3 Upgrades


    Summer can be one of the best times of year for your bars business, but it does require that you take advantage of the warm weather and have your place in order. Just sitting back and hoping that the people pour in once the summer heats up. You need to be proactive and make sure that you have set up your bar so that people in the neighborhood know that it's a cool and fun place to go on a summer night.
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  • Ready For Summer: Get Your Air Conditioner Prepared For The Work Ahead


    With the hot summer months approaching, it's time to start thinking about your home air conditioning system. If you have already started your yard cleanup, you probably spent some time removing the sticks and leaves that have built up around your outdoor unit. While this is a good first step, you'll need to call a local heating and cooling company to come and service your system so that it's ready to start cooling off your home when the weather gets hot.
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  • Is A Gas-Burning Fireplace Right For You?


    You probably already know that cozy evenings in front of the fire can be both relaxing and comforting when the snow is piling up outside. Not only does a fireplace provide heat, it creates atmosphere too. If you are considering installing a fireplace in your home, you may be wondering whether to stick with a traditional wood-burning fireplace or opt for a gas-burning fireplace instead. Consider the pros and cons of a gas-burning fireplaces carefully before making your final decision.
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  • 4 Signs You Need A New Air Conditioner


    There's nothing as refreshing as escaping into your cool air-conditioned home on a hot summer day. However, if your air conditioner isn't working as well as it should, there's no relief from the sweat and uncomfortable heat. If you're system's been on the fritz, a repair may only be a short-term solution. You may need to replace the entire system. Check out these four common signs that central air conditioner repair or replacement is needed.
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  • A Water Leak In Your Furnace? It's More Likely Than You Think


    You'd think water leaks would be the sole province of faulty plumbing, but it can happen to HVAC systems as well. So it might seem a little strange seeing your furnace spring a water leak around its base. But when you learn the reasons of why a unit devoted to heating your home would leak water, it begins to make sense. The following offers an in-depth guide on pinpointing the causes of furnace water leaks, as well as some tips on plugging those leaks for good.
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  • 4 Heating Options For Supplementing Your Wood Stove


    In rural areas where trees line the roadsides and dot the hills, firewood is often an inexpensive and easy-to-gather resource that costs less than other heating fuels. However, wood stoves often put out a little too much heat for comfort during spring and fall days that are just a little chilly. Spend less time chopping and hauling wood when you only need a few degrees of heating by investing in a secondary system.
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