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Preventative Maintenance

How Prepared Are You For A Winter Power Outage?

Winter storms can cause a power outage that leaves you in the cold and dark for hours or possibly days at a time. Being prepared for an outage can help you avoid some of the most uncomfortable consequences of cold … 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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Frozen Pipes: Take Preventive Steps Before The Coldest Days of Winter Arrive

Winters in the Northeast can be very cold, and frozen temperatures sometimes lead to frozen pipes. Luckily, most homes in the Northeast are built with pipes on the interior, so they seldom get cold enough to freeze. However, pipes in … Continue reading

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Your HVAC System: 4 Surefire Ways To Boost Efficiency

With today’s rising energy costs, it’s more important than ever to find ways to reduce your energy usage. Here are four simple tips you can use to boost the efficiency of the HVAC system in your Connecticut home: Schedule Regular … Continue reading

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Why Lifetime Costs Impact Your Cooling System Purchase

A new cooling system is a big household purchase. Like an automobile, a cooling system has an initial purchase price and then the continuing costs of operating and maintaining the air conditioning system. While the purchase price is a big-ticket … Continue reading

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The Value Of Preventive Maintenance

Even though the weather is not giving much hint that winter’s on the way, it’s still time to think about preventive maintenance for your home comfort system. After a long hard summer of running the A/C every day, and with … Continue reading

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Follow These Tips For Winterizing Your Air Conditioner

Residing in Connecticut, you’re fully aware that your air conditioner bears a heavy burden for you during the warm summer months. But as fall approaches, simply turning the unit off isn’t enough to be ready for the cold months. It’s … Continue reading

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Use This Checklist For Preventive Maintenance This Fall

With cooler temperatures on the way, it’s time to start thinking about your annual fall preventive maintenance.  Performing maintenance every fall is key to keeping your heating and cooling system running at its most efficient, saving energy, money, and more … Continue reading

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It’s Pollen Season In New England — Here Are Some Ways You Can Allergy-Proof Your Home

Around this time of year, pollen in the greater Hartford area can be overwhelming, especially for allergy sufferers. Unfortunately, the air inside your home can often be just as, if not more, polluted than the air outdoors. Luckily, much of … Continue reading

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Before You Hire That HVAC Contractor, Make Sure He Has NATE Certification

Whether you’re installing new heating and cooling components or simply need to schedule routine preventive maintenance for an existing system, you want the best service money can buy. That’s why it’s so important to ask for real qualifications such as … Continue reading

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