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Buying A Furnace Online’s One Thing — Installing It Safely And Correctly Is Quite Another

Buying a furnace online can be tempting. Online retailers have lower overhead costs and eliminate the middle man, which allows them to offer you a discount on the price you’d pay for the same furnace from most conventional retailers. However, … Continue reading

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Red-Tagged Furnace: Smart Decision-Making When You Need To Move Fast

If your furnace receives a red tag during a maintenance call or utility inspection, you’re suddenly facing not only an abrupt loss of residential heating but also a serious threat to the health and lives of everyone in your home. … Continue reading

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Furnace Replacement: Your Guide To Buying The Unit That’s Right For Your Home

A little information can go a long way in allaying any anxiety about furnace replacement. So before you’re mired knee-deep in Energy Star ratings, air flow measurements and cubic feet, here are a few things to remember as you look … Continue reading

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How A Dual-Fuel System Optimizes Both Comfort And Energy Savings

If you’re looking for an energy-efficient heating solution for your home, one of the most versatile options is a dual-fuel system. These systems maximize efficiency by combining a traditional heat pump with a gas-powered furnace. The result is an all-in-one … Continue reading

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Consider The AFUE Rating When You’re Buying A Furnace, But Weigh These Features As Well

If you’re in the market for a new furnace, there are several factors, AFUE ratings foremost among them, that you’ll want to keep in mind. First of all, AFUE, or “annual fuel utilization efficiency,” measures how well a furnace converts … Continue reading

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Furnace Replacement On A Budget: Tried-And-True Ways To Lower Your Purchase And Operating Costs

Is it time to replace your furnace? If you’re operating on a tight budget – as so many people are right now – you might be worried about your replacement costs. Fortunately, a number of tricks are available to help … Continue reading

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A Variable-Speed Blower Motor Boosts Furnace Longevity And Efficiency — Here’s How

The way furnaces heat homes has been upgraded by some great new technologies in just the last few years. Most of us know how much more energy-efficient furnaces have become, but many people don’t realize the other new components available, … Continue reading

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Furnace Troubleshooting: Try These Tips, And If Nothing Works, Call Your Technician

If you run into problems with your furnace this winter, you can avoid extra costs and hassle if you can address them yourself without the assistance of an HVAC professional. While some problems are definitely better left to the pros, … Continue reading

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Three Factors That Determine Furnace-Filter Efficiency

With the prolonged winter season we experience in Connecticut, it’s important that your furnace filter operate efficiently, so that your family and home remain warm throughout the cold months. There are three factors that determine furnace filter efficiency: Cleanliness. Keeping a filter … Continue reading

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Buying Guide 101: Furnaces

Furnaces may be the last thing on your mind while the weather is still warm, but right now is the ideal time to shop for a new one if you encountered problems with your heating system last winter, or if … Continue reading

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