Minimizing Summer Strain on Your A/C Summer is just around the corner which means warmer temperatures both indoors and out. We all want to be comfortable, but putting a strain on your A/C may be trouble. The 20-Degree Rule The 20-degree rule of air conditioning states that you should always keep your A/C unit at […]
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Which thermostat is right for you? Technology is a wonderful thing and it can offer us many opportunities and options. However, too many options can be overwhelming and trying to keep up with technology can be daunting (and sometimes unnecessary). So which thermostat is right for you? Manual Thermostat The simplest of all of your
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What do AFUE and SEER mean? AFUE SEER Furnace efficiency is measured by its Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE). AFUE is a measure of how efficient the appliance is in converting the energy in its fuel to heat over the course of a typical year. Energy.com explains that an AFUE of 90% means
What to Look For in a New A/C Buying a major appliance can be a daunting task. Even if you are familiar with your current unit, buying a new A/C can still be overwhelming. Below are some of the important factors to take into consideration. SEER Rating Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) measures air conditioner
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The Benefits of Air Conditioning We’ve all had those nights where we tossed and turned for hours because it was too hot to fall asleep. Too many nights of poor sleep result in exhaustion, irritation, poor work or school performance, and many other undesirable consequences. Read on to find more benefits of air conditioning. Better
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Is your A/C ready for summer? Everyone is ready for summer! After the stress and anxiety of the first half of this year, we all want to relax a bit and enjoy the summer. Before you do that, make sure you prepare your air conditioner and give it a tune-up. Do this before summer hits
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How to Create a Comfortable, Multi-Tasking Home Environment We are living in difficult, stressful, and unprecedented times. The majority of people are working from home, schooling from home, and spending free time at home. Now more than ever it is important that your home environment is healthy and comfortable. A Multi-Tasking Environment In addition to
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Ideal Thermostat Settings The first step to making sure that your thermostat settings are ideal for the time of day and season is to ensure that the thermostat itself is installed in the proper location. An interior wall near the center of the house is the ideal location. Try to avoid direct sunlight, doors, windows,
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Inside Air vs. Outside Air: Which Could Be Worse? When we think about air quality, we naturally assume that staying indoors would be safer and healthier. But consider your inside air vs. outside air: which could be worse? COMMON OUTDOOR AIR POLLUTANTS ozone particulate matter nitrogen dioxide sulfur dioxide carbon monoxide toxic air pollutants Source:
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Why Pulling Permits Is Important Are you considering replacing or installing a water heater, air conditioner, or furnace? Did you know that these are just some of the appliances that need permits? A permit may seem like something that isn’t important or that you can skip, but this step is very important. It ensures that
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