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Are your air ducts properly sealed?
Leaky ducts can lead to a whole host of problems. Sealing your air ducts helps to keep harmful airborne contaminants from entering the ducts and posing a risk to your health. Sealed ducts also help to conserve home heating and cooling costs by reducing unnecessary energy loss.
05
May

Cures for Common Indoor Air Quality Problems
It is estimated that nearly 90% of our time is spent indoors. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air quality can be two to five times more polluted than the air outside. Many factors contribute to this: improper ventilation; indoor sources such as carpeting, upholstery, cleaning agents, and tobacco smoke; and biological sources like mold, mildew, dust and other airborne particulates.
22
Apr

To repair or replace: how to know when it’s time to update your system

Often when thinking about replacing or repairing your furnace or air conditioning system, your decision comes down to choosing between the upfront cost of an entirely new unit, or the expense of regular upkeep and often unanticipated repairs.

06
Apr

Prepare your home for spring by understanding airflow and indoor air quality
Every spring we begin our traditional spring-cleaning regimen and work to rid our homes of dust and clutter. Despite our best efforts, improving our indoor air quality is a task often left unaddressed.
30
Mar

Maintaining your Home AC Unit
Learn some simple ways you can help prepare your home’s air conditioning unit for steady spring and summer use - and keep it running smooth!

19
Mar

Water Heater Buyers’ Guide – Tankless or Traditional?
If you are experiencing Water Heater problems, building a new home or looking to decrease your energy bill, it’s time to invest in a new Water Heater. Before you set out to buy, you should determine whether a Tankless or Traditional Water Heater is right for you.
24
Feb

Saving Energy When Heating Your Home
Looking around your home for ways to be proactive and make a difference on your heating system’s energy consumption can have a huge impact on your monthly utility bills, as well as help you do your part with conserving natural resources.
12
Feb

Duct Leakage: Signs and How to Stop It
Your home’s air duct system is responsible for dispersing heated and cooled air throughout your house, and then is cycled back into your system so that it can be treated, then heated or cooled again. If you have a leak in your duct return system, or if it was poorly installed you can run the risk of having to deal with significant financial and equipment performance problems.
28
Jan

Advance Notice: The Telltale Signs of Dying Equipment
The main components of your comfort system are built to last. They can live through several owners and years of successful running seasons. However, the time does come when your air conditioner or furnace stops working, or should be replaced due to safety hazards. Large pieces of equipment don’t give out without a fight, so keep an eye out for signs that your equipment is nearing the end of its working life.
15
Jan

New Energy Laws in 2010
The State of California is advancing its policies on building energy efficiency. January 1, 2010 is the beginning of a gradual decrease in emission levels and energy use along with a better environment and lower electricity costs. By setting efficiency standards, the California Energy Commission (C.E.C.) will achieve the following goals
31
Dec

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