Category Archives: Heating

Yes, You Can Lower Your Heating Bills Without Spending A Whole Lot Of Money

By Raj Rai | Published: December 30, 2011

With winter’s arrival here in Northeast Ohio, the heating system in your home will play a huge role in determining your comfort levels over the next few months. But that can also mean high heating bills. Share and Enjoy:

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How A Variable-Speed Blower Motor Helps Your Furnace Run Better And Last Longer

By Raj Rai | Published: December 19, 2011

With the arrival of winter here in Northeast Ohio, your home’s furnace will experience a higher workload. For most homeowners, having to use a furnace means one thing: costly utility bills. Share and Enjoy:

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Assessing The Efficiency Of Your Replacement Boiler

By Raj Rai | Published: November 11, 2011

Understanding boiler efficiency is the best way to get an idea of how your new boiler will operate and how much it might save you in terms of energy costs. Share and Enjoy:

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Boiler Efficiency: Discover How AFUE Impacts Energy Savings

By Raj Rai | Published: November 2, 2011

When shopping for a new boiler, you want to make sure you find one that can not only meet your heating needs but one that also does so efficiently. Picking the ideal boiler for your home will help you generate energy savings for years to come, savings that can eventually offset the cost of your [...]

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The Repair Or Replace Dilemma: Let WeatherKing Help You Decide If Your Furnace Will Last Through Winter

By Raj Rai | Published: October 28, 2011

Winters in Ohio can be bitterly cold, so it’s important to make sure your furnace will keep you and your family warm throughout the upcoming season. If you are unsure of whether your heating system will make it, you need to decide whether you should repair or replace your furnace. There are many factors to [...]

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Ask Good Questions, Get Good Answers When Interviewing An HVAC Contractor

By Raj Rai | Published: October 26, 2011

Searching for a heating and cooling contractor is a monotonous task. There are so many listings that it can seem impossible to decide which company will work best for you. Start by asking for recommendations from your friends and family, a step that should narrow your search. Then, meet with each contractor individually to see [...]

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Manage Home Equipment With These Energy-Saving Steps

By Raj Rai | Published: October 14, 2011

It may not seem like it now, but Old Man Winter is right around the corner. That means cold, cold and more cold. Before the frigid northeast Ohio weather arrives, take a few basic steps to ensure that you and your home are prepared. Share and Enjoy:

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With This Handy Buyer’s Guide, You Can Select A Furnace That Reacts To Your Home’s Unique Heating Demands

By Raj Rai | Published: October 7, 2011

Since every home is unique, each one has different heating requirements. The location of your home, the direction its windows face, the microclimate of your neighborhood and available shade all play a role in how hard your furnace works. These are key factors to consider when it comes time to buy a new unit. Once it’s time [...]

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Put the Brakes on Air Leaks, and Stop Energy Loss in Your Home

By Raj Rai | Published: October 5, 2011

Your air-conditioning system and furnace work hard to keep your family comfortable, but do you know if they are working harder than they need to? According to Energy Star, the average home can lose as much as 20 percent of the total conditioned air heating and cooling systems generate to air leaks in the home. [...]

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Areas Of Impact That Increase Efficiency Of Your Home

By Raj Rai | Published: September 30, 2011

During the summer, energy use can be at its peak from running the air conditioner day and night. The amount of energy your system uses to cool your home depends on the efficiency of your air conditioning equipment and the condition of your home. Undertaking an energy audit of your home will identify areas of [...]

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