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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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Features To Weigh When You’re Buying A Heat Pump

If you’re buying a heat pump, you’re probably concerned about household efficiency. Heat pumps can produce over three times the amount of energy they run on. There are also advanced features available, which could enhance the efficiency of your system even further. Share and Enjoy:

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Why Top-Notch Insulation And Heat-Recovery Ventilation Go Hand-In-Hand

New homes constructed today are practically air tight, which is good for increasing energy efficiency and saving money on utility bills. However, if there’s too little air exchange between inside and outside, germs and pollutants can become trapped indoors. One effective solution is to install a mechanical ventilating system, such as a heat-recovery ventilation (HRV) [...]

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Basic Facts About Dual-Fuel Systems

Rising utility costs have lead most of us to search for more economical means of heating and cooling our homes. Dual-fuel systems offer optimal performance through the use of a state-of-the-art, energy-efficient heating source that combines the heating functions of an electric heat pump with that of a gas furnace. Whenever the temperature outside begins [...]

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Indoor Air Can Hold Just As Much Pollution As Outdoor Air, Air-Purification Systems Respond To Your Needs

An air-purification system is used to reduce and remove air pollutants in your house. There are many different types of air-purification systems available. Portable units can be transported from one space to another. Permanent air purifiers are designed to clean all of the air in your entire house. The best units remove and destroy a variety [...]

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How To Read HVAC Quotes For Installations

HVAC quotes and installation estimates can be full of terms you don’t know or understand. And while you may not need to know the ins and outs of your entire heating and cooling system, you do need to understand the workings of some major parts in order to prevent the possibility of having unnecessary work [...]

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Get The Ultimate In Comfort With Heat Recovery Ventilators

What do pets, carpeting and cleaning supplies all have in common? These are just a few common sources of potential pollutants of indoor air in Northeast Ohio and everywhere. Indoor air pollution from pet dander, damp carpeting and cleaning-solvent odors can contribute to allergies, asthma and other respiratory problems as well as heart disease and [...]

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Thinking About an Upgrade? Why High-Efficiency Air Conditioning Demands a Second Look

Central air conditioning is ideal for keeping every room of a home at the same comfortable temperature. Air conditioners cool your home and remove the humidity as well, to help you stay feeling even cooler despite our humid Cleveland summers. If you’re considering getting a new air conditioner, high-efficiency units are certainly worth a second look. Here’s why: [...]

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Should You Repair Or Replace Your Air Conditioning? Our Advice

When deliberating on whether to replace your air conditioner or just spend some money on repairing it, there are some questions you should ask yourself. These will help you figure out which alternative is the most cost-efficient while keeping your home as comfortable as possible. Share and Enjoy:

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