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With A Zoning System, Family Members Can Agree To Disagree

With a zoning system, you can end the battle for control over the thermostat. When one programmable thermostat regulates the temperature for your entire home, it can result in areas that are too warm and areas that are too cold. A … Continue reading

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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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If You’ve Nursed Your Furnace Through The Heating Season, Now’s The Time To Buy

If you’re nursed a temperamental furnace through the heating season, you know how frustrating it is to have a heating system that doesn’t work properly. It may have been a serious aggravation, but your decision to delay the purchase of … Continue reading

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Plan Your Geothermal System Now — You’ll Be Ready To Dig As Soon As Spring Sets In

Have you grown weary of winter? Do you look forward to summer but the hot muggy weather not so much? Energy costs remain high, which is reflected each month in your electric and gas bills. Heating and cooling your home, … Continue reading

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A Heat Pump: The Tax-Refund Investment With A Continuing Payoff

Many homeowners are looking for ways to make their homes more energy efficient in order to save money and help the environment. If it’s time to replace your HVAC system, and you’re wondering what to do with that hefty income … Continue reading

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Surefire Tips To Lower Your Water-Heating Costs

Energy costs remain high every year, leaving homeowners always on the lookout for ways to reduce their energy usage. One of the major energy consumers in any home is the water heater. Fortunately, there are several effective and simple things … Continue reading

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Anatomy Of Your Energy Bill: See Where You’re Spending To Spot Where You Can Save

After a long winter and the high energy bills that often come with it, many homeowners start considering ways to reduce their energy costs. An important first step is to know where exactly your money is going. Then you can … Continue reading

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Is Minimizing Spring Allergy Symptoms A Necessity? Make Getting An Electronic Air Cleaner Your Priority

During springtime in Connecticut, many people experience allergy symptoms from the increase in pollen in the air. Unfortunately, air pollution tends to get trapped indoors, making allergy symptoms even worse. In fact, indoor air is commonly more polluted than outdoor … Continue reading

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Relax — You Have A NATE-Certified Technician On The Job

Searching for a reliable HVAC contractor can be confusing, time consuming and stressful, especially when it’s an emergency. Whether or not your heating and cooling system needs repairs, have a question about preventive maintenance, or are looking for a new … Continue reading

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Maintaining Ideal Relative Humidity All Year Long

As the temperature of the air outside changes with the seasons, relative humidity level changes as well. In the summer, your air conditioner dehumidifies your home, and a separate dehumidifier can be beneficial as well. The opposite is required in … Continue reading

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