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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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Ductwork Won't Last Forever: Know When It's Time for a ChangeThe ductwork in your Fort Wayne area home acts as your HVAC system's circulatory system. If these air ducts are leaking, blocked or otherwise defective, it can cause a host of system issues, including poor heating and cooling efficiency, heightened energy costs, compromised indoor air quality, and uneven heating and cooling throughout your household.

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How a Humidifier Saves Money and Adds Comfort to Your Fort Wayne Home in WinterA variety of factors contribute to year-round comfort in your home, and for most people, temperature would be the first factor that comes to mind. The humidity level of the interior of your home contributes significantly to your overall comfort level, as well. Here are a few facts that will demonstrate how a whole-home humidifier can save money and add comfort to your Fort Wayne area home during the winter.

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Here's How  Higher-Efficiency Air Filters Make Sense for Your BudgetDespite their initial higher purchase price, higher-efficiency air filters can save you money in the long run, as compared to using standard-quality air filters in your forced-air heating or cooling system. Here are some of the more important ways higher-efficiency filters can do that:

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My Furnace Is Blowing Cool Air; What to Do?Keeping a comfortable home environment is vital during the cold season, so having a furnace that's blowing cool air is something you'll obviously want to avoid. Usually, annual furnace tune-ups help prevent common problems, but if your device is not blowing warm air as it should, you can try a few things yourself to isolate or address the problem. Before reaching out for professional assistance, try troubleshooting the problem. Here are the main causes and solutions for a furnace that's blowing cool air:

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Are Gas Furnace Efficiency Standards Going Up in States With Colder Winters?About 40 percent of the energy consumed by the U.S. residential sector is for space heating purposes. That makes raising gas furnace efficiency standards a huge target for improving energy efficiency across the country. Does that mean heating efficiency standards are going up any time soon?

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True or False? These Geothermal Myths Are Not to be BelievedGeothermal heating and cooling systems are gaining in popularity in the United States. They provide energy-efficient heating in the summer, by transferred heat energy from a few feet underground into the home, and cool your home in the summer by depositing heat energy from the home back into the ground. They manage this heat-exchange process by transferring the heat via a system of pipes, usually excavated and installed underground.

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Variable Speed: When You're Replacing a Furnace, It's a Feature to Take SeriouslyIf you’re interested in a comfortable and energy-efficient way of heating your Fort Wayne area home this winter, having a variable speed furnace means saving money on utility costs while enjoying unparalleled home comfort.

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Gas vs. Oil Furnaces: What Are The Pros and Cons of Each?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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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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Two-Stage Furnace? Here's Why It Makes Sense in Our ClimateShopping 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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