Monthly Archives: January 2012

Is A Furnace Replacement Imminent? Don’t Let Your Budget Dictate Your Options

An emergency furnace breakdown in the middle of winter is not something most of us can put off, so it pays to learn a little bit before that time comes,

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Energy Recovery Ventilators: Fresh Air Combined With Energy Savings

An ERV, or energy recover ventilator, provides an additional method to save on energy costs. The ventilators take some of the heat energy expelled out of regular home vents and

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What Insulation Types Should You Use? A Guide For Georgia, Florida Homeowners

In this part of the country, we may not have to prepare for a long, snowy winter, but we’re still always looking for ways to stay warm and to keep

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A Heat-Pump Thermostat Will Help You Maximize Your System’s Efficiency

A heat pump operates on a different principle than other forms of heating. The heat pump has two heating options to keep your home comfortable on cold winter days. One

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Dual-Fuel Equipment Responds To Georgia’s Climate, And Offers Optimal Savings

Dual-fuel equipment is the ideal option for saving energy dollars without having to sacrifice a bit of comfort because they respond to the current climate and act accordingly.

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Wondering How To Upgrade Indoor Air Quality? Look To Your Attached Garage First

Considering the amount of time you spend indoors, your indoor air quality is important. Before closing up your home this winter, consider the fact that your attached garage could be a

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Duct Efficiency: The Best Way To Increase It? Look To Insulation

Ear muffs are a great piece of winter apparel. The ear tissue is thin and loses heat very rapidly in cold temperatures. Wearing ear muffs creates a barrier between your

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Variable-Speed Air Handlers: Options That Enhance Efficiency

If you’re looking for the most efficient air handler available, you need to stop looking at single-speed options and consider a variable-speed alternative. Air handlers that run at a fixed-capacity can

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UV Lights Provide Calculated Control Over Germs

Germs are major threat to your family’s health each winter. UV lights give you a way to protect yourself from these hazards so that you don’t have to worry about

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