Monthly Archives: October 2011

Carbon Monoxide Detectors Alert You To Danger And Serious System Issues

The bottom line: if you do not have carbon monoxide detectors in your house, you should get some right away. They provide you with protection from a dangerous, odorless gas

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Ducts Get Dirty, Too — Duct Cleaning Provides The Solution

Most people realize the important of changing their furnace filter every one to three months but not many are aware of how dirty ducts can become. A duct cleaning not

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Routine Filter Changes Play A Key Role In the Efficiency Of Your Furnace

Among other things, the efficiency of your furnace depends upon your changing or cleaning the furnace filter at the proper intervals. With the winter months arriving in a few months,

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Don’t Just Shut Your A/C Down This Winter, Take The Time To Protect Your Investment

Your air conditioner has served you well over the blazing North Texas summer, but the winter months are just around the corner, and it’s getting close to the right time

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Want Better Results From Your Cooling Equipment? Try Variable-Speed Air Handlers

This summer, we’ve experienced extreme heat in North Texas, and we’ve had to depend on our air conditioners more than ever. If you’re seeing higher energy bills this summer but

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Does Your Boiler Run Efficiently?

An efficient boiler obviously will save you a lot more money in energy costs than one that wastes energy. Highly efficient boilers waste less energy while doing a better job

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Basic Maintenance Guidelines For Water Heaters

According to the Consumer Energy Commission, nearly 25 percent of your energy dollars go to heat water. Traditional water heaters are designed to have hot water ready on demand, and

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Air Sealing 101: Manage Energy Losses From Leaks

Air leaks in your home can have a big impact on your home’s overall energy efficiency.  When conditioned air is able to leak outside and outside air can seep in,

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