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3 Signs Your Home's Heat Pump Is In Need Of Repairs
Many homes utilize heat pumps to warm and cool the interior of the house. A heat pump is a mechanical device that can be used year round and it works by transporting heat from one area to another; during the summer months, a heat pump removes heat from the inside of the house and forces it out. During the winter months, the opposite is true; the heat pump absorbs heat energy from the outside air and forces it in.
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Crawl Space Conundrums: Reasons To Encapsulate
If you've recently purchased a home that has a crawl space beneath it, you may be wondering how best to handle that area. After all, an open crawl space is a vulnerability in many ways, even if you can use it for storage or something similar. Before you decide to just block it off, you may want to think about encapsulation. Here are a few things you should know about why this process is worth the investment.
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How to Deal With Mold in Your HVAC
Mold in an HVAC system is a problem that's tough to deal with because, depending on how long the problem has been going on, mold spores may have traveled to various places throughout your home. To really get rid of mold, here are some steps to do a thorough cleaning. Look at Your AC The air conditioning system is often a culprit in a moldy HVAC system. There are a few sources of moisture within the AC system that could allow mold spores to grow and spread.
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Why It's Time to Get a Brand New Furnace
Is your home's current furnace outdated and old? If so, it could be time to upgrade it to a brand new one. Here are some reasons to get rid of that old furnace and put a new one in its place. Cost Savings & Energy Efficiency A big reason for homeowners to get a brand new furnace is because it will have improved energy efficiency compared to the old one. This will result in energy savings over the years, which can help offset the cost of the new furnace.
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Top Reasons To Crank Up Your Air Conditioner
Most people want to look for ways to reduce their air conditioning use to lower their energy bills. Maybe your spouse is one of them, but you like to keep your house ice cold. While you might not win the thermostat wars by looking at your electricity costs, there are other arguments to use to convince your housemates to turn down your air conditioner. You Work Better When It's Cold
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4 Signs That You Need To Repair Your AC System
One important part of being a homeowner is to know how to detect problems with your appliances. The AC system plays a vital role in the comfort and functionality of the house. This is why it is best if you learn early on how to detect problems so that you can get them repaired instead of letting it go too long and having to replace the entire system. Here are some things you should be looking for.
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Save Money On Heating Oil This Winter
During the colder months of the year, heating oil is an expense you probably don't look forward to. However, if you want to stay warm, it's a necessary expense. Fortunately, you don't have to break the bank trying to keep your home warm. There are some things you can do to lower your cost and save money. Research Payment Plans Always research payment plans to ensure you're getting the best option for your budget.
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2 Ways to Clean Your Condenser Coils
Heating and air-conditioning systems have many vulnerable parts. Even if you regularly maintain your system and have it professionally serviced, there are a few simple things that you might be able to do to increase the efficiency of both your heater and air conditioning. Best of all, if you do your scheduled cleaning tasks, you will not need to rely so much on expensive professional HVAC repairs. Perhaps the easiest and cheapest thing you can do every year is to clean your condenser coils.
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Do You Really Need To Get Rid Of That Oil-Burning Furnace?
If you're moving into a home with an oil furnace, you may assume you need to remove it and replace with a natural gas-burning model. After all, that's what all of your friends have suggested, right? The truth is, though, that oil furnaces are not quite as bad as they're typically made out to be. Sure, the oil-burning furnaces of decades past were dirty and inefficient, but modern oil-based furnaces are about 95% cleaner than before.
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How To Replace A Broken Ignitor On A Gas Furnace
An ignitor is an important part of a gas furnace's burner assembly and takes the place of the older model pilot lights. Without an operable ignitor, the unit doesn't know when to allow more gas or have the heat required to warm that gas and your air. If your furnace has stopped putting out hot air, the problem might be a broken ignitor. Replacing a broken ignitor isn't a difficult process if you have some time and do-it-yourself repair experience.
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