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Water-Heater EF: How It Factors Into Your Purchase

Water-heater EF refers to the water-heater’s energy factor, which is based on the amount of hot water your water-heater produces per unit of fuel it consumes over a typical day. Your water-heater’s manual or the product literature provided by its … 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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Two Pressing Reasons To Have Those Ductwork Leaks Sealed: Energy Efficiency And Family Safety

Ductwork leaks could be seriously reducing the energy efficiency of your heating system, costing you a great deal of money each month in the form of wasted energy. Even worse, if your ducts are leaking, they could be putting you … Continue reading

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Federal Tax Credits Are About To End, So Don’t Delay That Upgrade

One of the most important steps homeowners can take is to make use of the soon to be expiring federal tax credits on HVAC upgrades. These energy-efficiency tax credits expire on Dec. 31, 2011. Considering the home tends to be … Continue reading

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If Your Home’s Never Had Duct Cleaning, Here’s Why You Should Do It Now

While most people are diligent enough to dust and vacuum the surfaces inside their home, few think about the dust that circulates through their central heat and air conditioning systems.

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Do You Know Your Boiler’s Efficiency?

While winter is still a long way off, those cooler days of fall aren’t far away. Now would be a good time to check your boiler’s efficiency. An inefficient boiler means that you’re burning fuel to send heat up the … Continue reading

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Lennox Rebates And Federal Tax Credits Make This Summer The Ideal Time To Upgrade

If you’ve been thinking about upgrading an aging heating and cooling system, this summer may provide the ideal opportunity. Thanks to rebates from Lennox and a host of energy-based federal tax credits, Connecticut residents can save as much as $1,900 … Continue reading

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Looking To Upgrade Your Air Conditioning? Look For The SEER Rating And The Energy Star Label

When it comes time to upgrade your air conditioner, your major concerns are household comfort and energy efficiency over the long term. The question for many Connecticut homeowners is how do you determine which cooling system will provide these all-important … Continue reading

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How Your Air-Conditioning Contractor Will Tailor Your New System To The Unique Requirements Of Your Home

To get the most out of a high-efficiency air conditioning upgrade, you need a contractor who understands how to tailor your new system to the unique cooling requirements of your home. This involves more than simply checking the nameplate on … Continue reading

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With The Right Dehumidifier You Can Deal With Even The Worst Dog Days

An air conditioner alone is not enough to keep you comfortable all through the summer.  Without dehumidifiers, your air can become clammy and sticky.  But before you pick one up, you need to make sure you get the right one … Continue reading

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