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Common Fixes for an A/C That Is Blowing Hot AirIf you discover your home's A/C is blowing hot air, don't panic. There are a number of reasons why this can occur. Some are easily remedied, and a skilled HVAC professional can correct the more serious issues. Here are five of the most common causes of a warm air issue, with tips on how to fix the problem and when to call in a pro.

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The Importance of Sizing Your Geothermal Heat Pump ProperlyIn order to reach the highest energy efficiency a geothermal cooling and heating system offers, don't take shortcuts when it comes to sizing your geothermal heat pump. Going through the sizing process carefully with an HVAC contractor who specializes in geothermal systems ensures that the system you choose will be able to handle the conditioning load in your home and deliver the longevity the system promises.

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Keep Your Fort Wayne Home Efficient With Regular Duct MaintenanceWhen you're looking for ways to improve your home's energy efficiency, the network of air ducts hidden behind the walls and ceilings may not come to mind. If you haven't been keeping up with duct maintenance, holes, leaks, poor connections and a lack of insulation can rob you of 20 to 30 percent of HVAC system output.

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Breathe Easy By Reducing Household DustCommon household dust is an unhealthy cocktail made up of skin cells, textile fibers, hair, mold spores, insect parts, chemical pollutants and many other particles that you don't want floating in the air your family breathes every day. Reducing household dust and improving your indoor air quality isn't difficult if you follow these tips:

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Practical Cleaning Tips for Your Home's Outdoor Central Air UnitCleaning your outdoor condenser is essential to its performance and its efficiency. Dirt may be clogging its cooling fins and the coolant level may be low. These problems can increase your energy costs and shorten the unit’s life expectancy. Here are the steps your HVAC contractor will take to clean your outdoor central air unit:

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Make Sure to Check Your HVAC System This SpringSpring is a great time to get some work done around your Fort Wayne home, including many of those home maintenance tasks you've been putting off over the winter. While you're making your list, make sure to contact your HVAC contractor to get your system ready for spring. Here are some items your professional will likely complete:

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Select the Right Size Air Conditioner for Your New Haven HomeWhile warm weather is still a few months away, if your central air conditioner wasn't doing its job last summer, it's not too early to start thinking about a replacement. You might even find some deals leftover from last year. However, buying a new air conditioner isn't a decision that should be made lightly.

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Renovating Your Home This Fall? Have an HVAC System PlanThe heating and cooling equipment in your Fort Wayne area home can be seriously damaged by dirt and dust. You can trace many repair issues with HVAC systems back to these culprits. If you know anyone who has ever been through a home remodeling project, they can tell you how dusty a remodel can get. Take the following precautions to make sure that you don't end up with expensive repairs after your remodeling project is complete.

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How to Interview Your HVAC ContractorIf you need a new air conditioner, heating system or HVAC repair work in your Fort Wayne area home, you likely will contact at least one HVAC contractor in your area for estimates. Comparing different contractors can be tricky, but you can increase the chances that you will hire the right professional if you:

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Maintenance Plan or Warranty? Which Should You Choose?In order to get the most value for the money you spend, many people make as much effort as possible. Between comparison shopping and using coupons at the grocery store to having an app on your smartphone to automatically check for the best gas prices, there are lots of ways to save money today. However, when it comes to your home cooling and heating system, you may not be saving as much money as you think you are.

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Good Ductwork Design: What Is It?The average homeowner spends 20 to 30 percent more energy than necessary for cooling and heating bills due to leaky and inefficient ductwork. If you are constructing a new home or upgrading your old ducts or HVAC system, make sure your contractor knows the principles of good ductwork design by heart.

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Annual Maintenance: What Should You Expect?Fort Wayne winters are long and cold, and the summers are long and hot. In climates like ours, utility bills can soar through the roof in just about any season. And since heating and cooling your home accounts for about half of your annual utility bill, anything you can do to keep your costs down is worth the effort and investment. 

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Heating the Garage: What Are Your Options?With another frigid Fort Wayne winter looming, many homeowners wonder if heating the garage is viable. They may want to use the garage as a work- or playroom, or for some other useful purpose. If you decide to heat the garage, choose safety first. Avoid unvented combustion space heaters, which can emit soot, moisture, or even toxic carbon monoxide. 

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Hiring a Contractor for Your A/C Installation: An Easy ChecklistFort Wayne area summers can get awfully hot and sticky. Savvy homeowners with aging cooling systems who have chosen to upgrade to a new, energy-efficient air conditioner to prepare for the heat may wonder what criteria to look for when hiring a contractor for A/C installation. 

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Load Calculations: The First Step Before Buying a New HVAC SystemPurchasing new heating and cooling equipment entails a lot more than simply picking out the first energy-smart system you see. In order to actually enjoy the efficiency benefits, a professional load calculation must be performed to determine your home's heating and cooling loads, as well as your ductwork's capacity. Here's a look at two valuable load calculation tools, and how they can help you pick the right HVAC system for your home.

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What's Your Air Filter IQ? Some Tips to Boost Your KnowledgeAlthough every forced-air heating and cooling system utilizes some sort of air filter, the first function of these devices is to protect your equipment from large particulate matter – not to improve indoor air quality. But over time, improving air quality has become a greater part of what most homeowners expect out of their HVAC air filter. Here's a quick guide to choosing and using air filters that provide your home with both benefits – an efficiently operating cooling and heating system and improved indoor air quality.

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Schedule Air Conditioner Maintenance This SpringWarmer weather is on its way, and it won't be long before you're running your air conditioner almost nonstop. Is it up to the task? After collecting dust all winter, your cooling system is ripe for its annual preventive maintenance. Here's a look at what needs to be done to ensure that your air conditioner is running at peak performance this summer. Nearly all of these tips also apply to heat pumps used for cooling.

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Ductwork design best practices are necessary to achieve maximum energy efficiency, as well as to provide comfortable airflow with uniform temperatures throughout your home. Rather than relying on rule-of-thumb estimations, you'll want careful planning to design the best duct system for your new home or retrofit. Work closely with your HVAC contractor to meet the following five objectives:

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