2015
As of August 10, 2015, twelve people have died and about 113 have fallen ill from Legionnaires’ disease in New York City. The source of the outbreak appears to be the cooling towers used to chill air conditioners in the area, leading many people to wonder if they can catch the disease from their air conditioners. Here’s more information about Legionnaire’s disease and why you probably don’t need to worry about getting it.…
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To keep your gas or propane furnace working properly and without downtime during the colder months, it is important to take the time to do routine maintenance at least once a year. Many people will buy a service plan along with a new furnace so upkeep is continued after installation. Others will take it upon themselves to do the maintenance steps in keeping the furnace working without incident. If you have decided to undertake the task of maintaining your furnace yourself, there are several steps to take to make sure it works when cold weather begins.…
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Running an AC unit all the livelong summer can absorb a disproportionate amount of your budget. The problem is that as the sun heats up your home, your system struggles to keep up with the heat gain. In order to give your AC unit and your wallet a break, you need to take steps to prevent your home from heating up in the first place and to let your AC unit rest:…
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Gas heat pumps are hybrid heating systems that use a heat pump to draw hot air into your home, but have a backup natural gas powered furnace that can continue to heat your home when the temperature is too low for the heat pump to operate. Understanding the advantages that such a hybrid heat pump system can provide your home can help you decide whether or not a gas heat pump is right for your home.…
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Do you struggle to keep the upper levels of your home cool during the summer? If so, the problem may not be with the air conditioning unit, rather, it could be due to a lack of ventilation in your attic. If this is the case, it is time to consider installing an attic fan.
Why install an attic fan?
The sun beats down on your roof all day and heats your attic space to temperatures exceeding 150 degrees.…
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As the summer approaches, one of the most important things on your agenda is probably keeping your home cool. While you typically think about your furnace as a tool to keep your home warm, you might be surprised to discover that your furnace can also play a role in keeping your home comfortable during the summer months. This is particularly true when it comes to your furnace fan. Keeping your furnace fan in the “…
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Have you always wanted a fireplace in your home? Maybe you have had visions of having a fireplace in every room that can fit one. If this is the case, you might want to consider opting for the electric fireplace because of all of the benefits that come from it. To help you understand just how the electric fireplace might be the best fit for your home, you will want to continue reading.…
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If your small office building currently has a rodent problem, you may expect the pests to construct nests in the walls, flooring and attic. But one of the hiding places you probably won’t think to look in is your duct system. During the winter, the warm air circulating through your air ducts make perfect homes for rats to hide from the cold weather outside. If the ducts are coated with hair, dust and other problems, the rodents can use these things to build their nests.…
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Changing your home’s furnace is a routine task that must be done to ensure that your home has a reliable and efficient heating source. However, furnaces come in a tremendous variety of styles, and this can cause some homeowners to feel overwhelmed when making this choice. During this confusion, you may make the mistake of overlooking wood burning furnaces as a viable option for your home. By reviewing the following questions and answers, you will likely have a much stronger understanding about whether or not this is a good option for your home.…
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As the temperatures start to warm up, the desire to turn on the air conditioner will increase. However, it is important that you prepare your system for work after it’s had months on break. Here are some things to do before you first use your system during the warmer months.
Change the Filters
Even though you have not used your air conditioning system during the cold weather, you still have to change the filter before using it.…
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