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electric, propane, gas or oil heating for your home?

During the planning process of the construction of my home, I was asked what energy source I wanted to power my heating and cooling system. Did I want to go with electric, gas, propane or oil to run the furnace? I had to spend some time doing some research to learn what would be the most efficient monthly and in the long run. My blog contains everything that I learned about the different methods of heating the home. You will find out what equipment will cost, what it costs to maintain the equipment and the average cost of heating a home for a season using each source.

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Four Air Conditioner Maintenance Tasks To Complete Before Winter

Posted on 15 December 2016

Your air conditioner may be one of the last things you think about when the cold wind is howling and winter's on its way in. But the way you care for your unit now will make a big impact on how long it lasts and how well it performs once spring comes. Here are four air conditioner maintenance tasks to tackle before the brunt of winter come. Turn off the power. [Read More]

Keys For Improving The Efficiency Of Your AC System

Posted on 19 October 2016

While technology can do a lot for reigning in your AC costs, the latest technology is not always the answer. Does this mean you should not buy a thermostat that links with your home and allows you to control the temperature of your home from far away? No. Should you buy the latest, greatest most efficient AC system you can? Yes. Acquiring the right technology will help you to reign in your AC costs, but if you really want to get things under control, you need to look to low-tech options like installing reflective window film and planting trees. [Read More]

Air Conditioner Water Leaks? The Thermostatic Expansion Valve Is To Blame

Posted on 19 August 2016

Air conditioner water leaks increase the risks of mold growth in a home. There is also the fact that when this water drips on furniture, the water can destroy the furniture. This makes finding and fixing the source of these leaks important. Here is what you should know about why a defective thermostatic expansion valve may be to blame for your air conditioner's water leaks. A malfunctioning thermostatic expansion valve and coil icing [Read More]

3 Reasons To Keep A Window Unit Air Conditioner On Hand

Posted on 21 July 2016

For most homes, central heat and air conditioning can be a better choice than using a window unit air conditioner. However, if you can get a good deal on a small unit, or if you have one from when you needed one in the past, it can be a good idea to keep one of these units on hand. These are a few situations in which a window unit air conditioner can come in handy, even if you have a house-wide central heating and air conditioning unit in your home. [Read More]