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  • When Is The Right Time To Replace Your Air Conditioner?

    Each and every summer, your air conditioner works hard to keep your home cool and comfortable no matter how hot outdoor temperatures get. There will come a time, however, when your air conditioner is no longer able to provide the cooling performance you've come to expect from it. Knowing when it's time for your air conditioner to throw in the towel can help make the transition to a newer unit a bit easier.
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  • How To Prevent Serious HVAC Problems

    Are your utility bills becoming a monthly expense that keeps growing? If you look back on your annual expenditures, it can be shocking and frustrating to see how much you spend on AC and heat. Spending several thousand dollars a year to make your air more comfortable is necessary, but there are definitely places you can save some money. Your system probably isn't working at the same peak efficiency that it was when it was initially installed.
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  • Don't Be Left In The Cold: Signs Your Water Heater May Be On Its Way Out

    Many people do not realize that their water heater needs to be replaced until it dies and leaves them with no hot water. Fortunately, a cold shower does not need to be in your future if you learn what the signs are that a water heater may be near the end of its lifespan. Here are a few of the signs that you may need to have a new hot water heater installed.
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  • 3 Interesting Facts About Heat Pump Water Heaters

    From washing the dishes and doing laundry to taking a shower or bath, a water heater is an imperative appliance for the home. Unfortunately, most homeowners do not place much effort on understanding how their water heater operates. Without proper understanding and maintenance, your water heater may struggle heating water in the most efficient and effective way possible. Thankfully, a heat pump water heater offers enormous benefits that may surprise you.
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  • Is Your AC Running? What To Do If You Can't Stop It

    While you may expect that your home's central air conditioning will function as its intended so long as you have it cleaned regularly, there are still some instances when things can go wrong. Although it's more common for a central air system to fail to turn on, another problem that you might encounter is your central air conditioning system not turning off when it is supposed to. If you're having trouble getting your central air to shut off, here are a few of the things that could be causing it.
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  • Two Essential Jobs For A Productive HVAC System

    Maintaining your HVAC system is something that requires constant attention and care. Most people don't do the required HVAC maintenance in the suggested timeframe. This is true when it comes to everything from heat pump cleaning, filter replacement, duct cleaning, and much more. Obviously, calling an HVAC professional to do all these small jobs is simply not practical. Otherwise, you would be having a professional coming to your house once every couple months to do minor jobs, like replacing the air filters.
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  • Two Important Ways To Maintain Your Heat Pump

    It's not easy to keep your AC system working at 100% efficiency. It is a constant struggle that requires vigilance. Most repairs are difficult, they just need to be done in a timely manner. This article looks at two of the easiest ways you can make to keep up your HVAC system. Cover Your Heat Pump When it comes to a healthy AC system, taking preventative measures is vital. Perhaps the most important thing is making sure the evaporator coils on your heat pump are always kept clean.
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  • Air Conditioning Upgrades To Do In Spring Before Summer Heatwaves Arrive

    Soon the summer heatwaves will be here and you will want to turn your AC up full blast. This also means that you are going to be using a lot more energy to keep your house cool. Spring is a good time to start with upgrades to improve your AC system. Here are some spring air conditioning improvements that you may want to consider for your home before summer heatwaves start:
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  • 5 Mistakes To Avoid To Properly Maintain Your Air Conditioning

    As a homeowner with air conditioning, you want to be sure that it is well maintained so that you can continue keeping your family cool during the hot summer months. To ensure that you are properly maintaining your AC, you will want to avoid the following five mistakes: Not Setting Up a Regularly Scheduled Inspection:  Before summer begins, it's important that you schedule regular inspections to be done by a professional.
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  • Can You Install An Air Conditioner With Your Current Furnace?

    If your home currently has forced air heating and you want air conditioning, the easiest solution is often to add a central air conditioner to your system. However, adding central air with an existing furnace does have its intricacies, and HVAC companies often prefer to replace the furnace and AC unit together. Simply adding an AC unit to your current furnace might be an option – depending on a few factors.
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