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Furnaces keep you warm and cleanse the air you breathe. Whether you know it or not, they’re a big part of your life. But have you ever asked yourself, “How does my furnace work?” If so, lucky for you, here’s a quick rundown of what happens when your furnace is on. Ignition Similar to a…
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What are thermostats? Thermostats are the brains of the HVAC system. They facilitate heating and cooling so the temperature in your house is where you want it to be. How do they work? When you set the desired temperature on the thermostat, it sends signals to your HVAC system. Your HVAC system then produces bursts…
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We’re glad you asked! Furnaces, as you probably know, don’t last forever. And they can be a burden to replace, often for financial reasons. Unfortunately, at a certain point, your furnace may actually be costing you more in repairs than it would cost to replace it. If you’ve noticed any of these symptoms, you may…
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POOR AIR QUALITY AFFECTS YOUR HEALTH It can be hard to be confident in the quality of the air we breathe when we are constantly surrounded by toxins on an everyday basis. It is alarming to note that, according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air is 2-5 times (up to 500%)…
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INTRODUCING AIR SCRUBBER PLUS® If you’ve been following our blog and newsletter, you know that we’re all about indoor air quality (IAQ). Indoor air quality is important – not only for easier breathing, but for your overall health. Common solutions to air quality control (such as changing your HVAC filters, vacuuming and dusting on a…
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Being Proactive With Your HVAC System As summer comes to an end and cooler weather approaches, now is the best time to schedule your fall heating tune-up. Regular HVAC maintenance not only keeps your heating and cooling appliances clean, it also increases their efficiency and reliability over the long term. When you schedule a fall…
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What’s the Probability of an Air Leak in Your Home? Heating and Cooling is the largest energy expense for a typical home in the U.S. In fact, the Department of Energy estimates that heating and cooling accounts for more than half of the energy use in most homes? Warm air leaking into your home during the summer and out…
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Emergency Maintenance Here is an all-too-common scenario… After a busy day, you look forward to enjoying a comfortable night’s rest. As you crawl into bed, you suddenly notice that it’s oddly warm in your bedroom. “Perhaps a family member adjusted the thermostat,” you think. So you check the thermostat and turn the temperature setting further down.…
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Summer is upon us and temperatures and utility bills are quickly starting to soar. Stay safe and comfortable this summer without spending a small fortune by using these nine tips for cutting your cooling costs without reducing your comfort. 1. Install a Programmable Thermostat Don’t waste energy cooling your home when you aren’t even there…
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With average temperatures soaring into the 90’s, Wilmington summers are hot. Even overnight, when temperatures finally break, they often only go as low as the upper 70’s, leaving Wilmington residents feeling uncomfortably warm all summer long. While swimming and showering provide excellent short-term solutions, the only good long-term solution for beating Wilmington heat is staying inside…
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