Monthly Archives: February 2012

A Red-Tagged Furnace: Repair It, Or Replace It?

When a furnace has been inspected and then red-tagged by a technician, you are required by law to fix the problem, often through a replacement. While this is true in some situations, it is not true in all circumstances, so it is important for homeowners to know their options. Share and Enjoy:

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Anatomy Of A Heat Pump: How All Those Components Work Together To Keep You Comfy

Heat pumps have a great reputation. They’re energy-efficient, quiet and do a great job during both the heating and cooling seasons. But did you ever wonder how a heat pump actually works? Share and Enjoy:

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Dealing With Energy Loss In Your Ductwork

It’s not just the inefficiency of your heating system that can contribute to energy loss. Poor attic or wall insulation, a neglected furnace or air-conditioning unit, drafty windows or your ducting can all impact your home’s overall efficiency. Share and Enjoy:

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Picking The MERV Filter That’s Best For Family Health And Furnace Efficiency

Selecting the right MERV (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) filter is more important than you might think. Why? Because in a forced-air system, both your furnace and your indoor air quality depend on the filter’s ability to capture dust, debris and other airborne contaminants before they circulate throughout the home. Share and Enjoy:

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Buying A Furnace: The 3 Keys To Keeping It Simple

Buying a furnace can be an overwhelming process. Between the number of brands to choose from, the various options to consider and the cost of an upgrade, you may feel like throwing up your hands and sticking with the old clunker down in the basement. But don’t despair! Buying a furnace doesn’t have to be [...]

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Can You Ride Out A Winter Power Outage?

Winter storms in Northeast Ohio are no joke. While some storms are merely inconvenient, others bring enough snow, ice and high winds to cause widespread power outages. Share and Enjoy:

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Frozen Pipes: Dealing With Them If Preventive Measures Don’t Work

‘Tis the season for frozen pipes — one of the most frustrating and potentially destructive issues that homeowners in Northeast Ohio face during the winter months.  Share and Enjoy:

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Choosing A Tankless Water Heater: Weighing Location, Size And Demand

If you have a standard tank water heater, you are essentially paying for energy to keep water inside the tank heated for the few times that you actually use it. Installing a tankless water heater eliminates this problem, since this type of system uses water that’s heated as it’s used. Share and Enjoy:

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