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Hazards Of Car Starts In Your Garage: Carbon Monoxide LeaksMany people make a habit of warming their car up by turning on the ignition and letting the car run for a while inside their garage when the air turns chilly. Even if the overhead garage door is left open while the car is running, carbon monoxide (CO) quickly accumulates in the enclosed space, and lingers after you have shut the garage door and pulled away. Air quality engineers estimate that it could take as little time as two minutes or less for lethal concentrations of the colorless, invisible fumes to fill the space. When the garage is attached to your house, any trapped CO can seep from the garage into your home and remain there for hours.

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New Haven , Fort Wayne , indiana , Carbon Monoxide , weatherstripping , UL-listed carbon monoxide detectors , fixing air leaks

If You're Shopping For A Furnace, Look For High-Efficiency Features In The ReplacementA new furnace is an investment that will have a financial impact on your family's budget for many years. If you're shopping for a furnace, the process does not have to be filled with stress. There are a number of high-efficiency features that you should look for:

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furnace , furnace Replacement , high-efficiency features , annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) , combustion type , heat exchanger

The Ductless Mini Split: All The Advantages Of A Heat Pump, And MoreIf you heat your Indiana home with electricity, you may have heard that a heat pump is your most energy-efficient option. While this is often true, if you find a forced-air heat pump system isn't ideal for your situation, a ductless mini split system provides a heat pump alternative with even greater advantages, including:

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New Haven , indiana , ductless mini split , forced-air heat pump system , ductless mini split system , outdoor compressor , Mini split systems

Poor Indoor Air Quality? Electronic Air Cleaners Can Change ThatAirborne debris in your Indiana home can worsen allergies and asthma, cause odors, and allow mold and mildew to spread. While standard fiberglass HVAC filters protect your system from dirt, they don't do much to clean the air. To improve your indoor air quality by removing fine dust, pollen and smoke particles, an electronic air cleaner is one of your best options.

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New Haven , indoor air quality , indiana , electronic air cleaners , Airborne debris , electrostatic precipitators , air cleaners

Do You See The Giveaway Signs Of Ductwork Problems In Your Home?Your HVAC ducts may be working silently, but that doesn't mean they're working efficiently. Ductwork problems are so common that in the average Indiana home, between 20 to 40 percent of conditioned air never reaches the home's living spaces. If your ducts aren't working as they should be, you may notice:

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New Haven , insulation , indiana , energy bills , ductwork , HVAC ducts , Ductwork Problems , Sealing duct leaks

Geothermal Heating And Cooling: The Go-To System When Switching Out Your FurnaceGeothermal heating and cooling systems are the most energy-efficient home comfort systems you can buy. Rather than burning fossil fuels for heating or using ozone-depleting refrigerants for cooling, a geothermal heating and cooling system uses renewable (and free) heat from the earth.

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New Haven , tax credits , indiana , geothermal , geothermal heating , geothermal heating and cooling , ground source heat pump

How To Buy A Boiler And Maximize Energy SavingsLearning how to buy a boiler is a rite of passage for many homeowners. Because this is not a purchase that needs to be made often, you might have to do some research to learn more about the available systems and which ones would be best for your home. You also have to decide what efficiency rating to look for to best maximize energy savings.

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New Haven , indiana , Boiler , efficiency rating , Maximize Energy Savings , AFUE rating , Condensing , buy a boiler

A Professional Energy Evaluation: Listen To What The Results Tell YouA professional energy evaluation tells you how energy efficient your home is. With the results provided by various tests, you can decide what types of home improvements and weatherization steps will have the most impact on your home's energy usage, allowing you to spend wisely and enjoy the most benefits for your investment.

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New Haven , indiana , energy evaluation , home's energy usage , Professional Energy Evaluation , blower door test , thermal scan

Winterizing Your Home For Cooler Weather In The Allen County AreaWinterizing your home will not only help eliminate those uncomfortable drafts, it can also save you money. Winters in Indiana can be pretty severe, but if you're prepared you can keep your family safe and comfortable all season long. Fortunately, there are several cost-effective steps you can take to prepare your home for the cold weather in the Allen County area.

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New Haven , insulation , indiana , ductwork , seal air leaks , winterizing your home , heating system tune-up

Energy-Savings Myths: Don't Get Caught Up In Practices That Counter SavingsWith another Indiana winter approaching, energy savings is a hot topic these days. However, there are several energy-savings myths that you need to know about before you waste your time or money. Of course, whenever you're in doubt, always consult your heating and cooling contractor for expert advice.

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