There are plenty of things you can do to reduce the amount of dust in your air. Here are seven tips to improve your indoor-air quality while cleaning.
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Rather than gasping when you receive your monthly energy bill, use a few winter energy-saving tips to keep cold-month home costs at bay. Some measures aren't as obvious as others; however, it's important to do everything you can to reduce your bills, maintain a comfortable home, and contribute to a greener planet. Try these winter energy-saving tips (and appreciate the fact that most of them will also reduce your cooling bills in the summer):
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Boiler issues are no laughing matter in the middle of a northern Indiana cold spell; neither are the ominous noises signaling a troubled system. Use these tips to help quickly find and troubleshoot common issues so you can keep the heat pumping until professional HVAC help arrives.
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In homes heated by a furnace, setting the temperature back at night ensures energy savings. That’s not necessarily the case with a heat pump, however. In order to avoid turning on the backup electric resistance heat during the recovery period (when the unit is working to get back to your comfort temperature), the heat pump's thermostat needs to work in a special way.
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When you're ready to replace your older HVAC equipment with newer, more efficient appliances, you'll want to choose products that have earned the Energy Star. Each year, the average household spends well over $1,000 on heating and cooling. Upgrading to HVAC equipment that has been certified by Energy Star will help you save money as well as keeping you comfortable all year long.
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If your old furnace has finally given out or you're planning on building a home, you may find yourself wading into the debate over natural gas vs. oil furnaces. This debate has been raging for as long as people have had easy access to both fuels and it's unlikely to be resolved any time soon.
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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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As winter months approach, you'll want to include a bit of off-season maintenance for your outside A/C condensing unit. Though you may be tempted to let the condenser sit uncovered through the winter, a little preventative maintenance will provide some basic protection for the unit.
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If you have a couple of hours free this weekend, you can do a quick check of your home for sources of heat loss. It doesn’t take much time to identify and fix these common issues, and the savings can really add up.
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UV lights shine brightly against airborne pathogens that infiltrate your home’s heating and cooling system. Hospitals and other medical facilities have long utilized the disinfecting power of certain wavelengths of ultraviolet light to sterilize air and surfaces.
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Shopping around for a new furnace this season? When you want to increase home comfort and decrease energy bills, consider a two-stage furnace. The gas valve inside such a furnace has two settings, one for high and one for low. When weather is milder, it sends less gas into the burner.
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Most homes use a single primary form of heating, and are tied to whatever costs or inefficiencies those may incur – gas price spikes in a gas furnace, for example, or reduced efficiency in heat pump systems when outdoor temperatures are low.
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Many homeowners struggle with a constant temperature battle inside the home. Some rooms are too hot, some are too cold, and when the thermostat is adjusted, conditions still seem to be off balance. Luckily, one particular upgrade can eliminate such problems: a zoning system.
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No boiler, furnace or electric-resistance heating system manufactured today can deliver greater heating efficiency than your air source heat pump. So, if your heating bills are suspiciously high, the settings for your heat pump may be the culprit.
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Whole-house ventilation can be an integral and productive part of your HVAC system. In addition to supplying fresh air, it improves indoor air quality.
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A programmable thermostat is a great tool to help you save energy usage and money if you use it correctly. It's not so great if you don't. Here are some programming guidelines for your thermostat to get the most out of it:
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A smart way to boost energy savings in your Fort Wayne area home is to view it as an entire system, rather than a collection of parts. A weakness in one area compromises the strength and efficiency of others.
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Heat pump and A/C thieves have become more prevalent across the country as the price of copper goes up. For Indiana homeowners, theft of outside HVAC condensing units can easily ruin your day and cost you thousands of dollars in unit replacement.
But homeowners who are aware of the threat of heat pump and A/C thieves can take the proper measures necessary to protect their homes and prevent copper theft from occurring on their property.
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Do you want to improve the air quality in your household? Adding an air cleaner is an effective way to reduce the dust, allergens and asthmatic triggers within your home. Reducing these triggers can help you breathe easier and contribute to a healthier home all year long.
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With so much money spent on gifts each year, it would be nice to save a little extra. There are innumerable ways to save money on energy costs this holiday season, but four tips in particular may be your route to holiday energy savings for years to come.
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