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Energy Efficient Homes – How Long to Recoup Your Investment?

Energy Efficient Homes – How Long to Recoup Your Investment?

Posted on07. Dec, 2011 by .

Energy Efficient Homes – How Long to Recoup Your Investment? Everyone wants to save money and as the environment becomes more of a concern it is in all of our common interest to make our homes more energy efficient. Heating and cooling costs are a large part of a homeowner’s budget, and you may be [...]

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Air Filter Maintenance Will Keep Your Home’s Air Clean

Air Filter Maintenance Will Keep Your Home’s Air Clean

Posted on23. Sep, 2011 by .

Forced Air Filters Maintenance Your forced air furnace is one of the hardest working components in your HVAC system. It maintains the quality and health of the air your family breathes, keeping it clean and in good working condition is an important priority. Regular cleaning of your forced air furnace and ductwork will help to [...]

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How To Choose the Right Size of Furnace for Your Home

Posted on22. Sep, 2011 by .

Importance of Choosing the Right Size Of Home Furnace Your electric bill is one of the highest bills you face each month. Not only that but heating and cooling energy use is one of the largest contributors to the nation’s energy consumption. Purchasing a high efficiency heating and cooling system can help to reduce your [...]

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What Kind of Maintenance Your HVAC System Really Needs?

What Kind of Maintenance Your HVAC System Really Needs?

Posted on12. Sep, 2011 by .

Furnace and Air Conditioner Maintenance Your air conditioning and furnace system needs to be working at peak performance to keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Many people neglect to do regular maintenance on their HVAC systems and suffer from high energy costs, as well as finding it hard to maintain [...]

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How to Save Money and Energy In Your Home This Winter

How to Save Money and Energy In Your Home This Winter

Posted on12. Sep, 2011 by .

Rising energy costs and concern over the effects our dependence on fossil fuels are major reasons you may be looking for ways to keep your home warm this winter without cranking your heater up on high. There are alternative ways to keep warm and save energy. Use these tips to save money and energy and [...]

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The Benefits of Furnace and Duct Cleaning in Calgary

The Benefits of Furnace and Duct Cleaning in Calgary

Posted on17. Aug, 2011 by .

The Benefits of Furnace and Duct Cleaning in Calgary It is safe to say that many of us do not spend ample time concerned with our heating ducts. Practically invisible to our every day lives, the only run-in we may have with them is ducking down in the basement to avoid running into the exposed [...]

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5 Simple Filter Maintenance Tips For Your Home Furnace

5 Simple Filter Maintenance Tips For Your Home Furnace

Posted on24. Jul, 2011 by .

Furnace Filter Maintenance Regular furnace maintenance is one of the most important ways to keep you home’s heating and cooling systems working at peak efficiency. You may think you need a professional to come and clean your furnace, and you should have it done twice a year, but there are simple ways you the homeowner [...]

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How to Maintain Your Furnace

How to Maintain Your Furnace

Posted on10. Mar, 2011 by .

Source: Howstuffworks.com Furnace Maintenance Heating systems are usually trouble-free and easy to maintain. Efficient operation is a function of good regular maintenance. No matter what type of furnace you have, there are several things you can do to keep your heating system in top condition. In this article, we will tell you how to service [...]

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Furnace Repairs & Care

Furnace Repairs & Care

Posted on18. Mar, 2010 by .

When filters become clogged with debris, they cut down on a furnace’s efficiency and, over time, can cause parts to wear out faster. A permanent air screen or electronic air filter should be cleaned according to manufacturer’s recommendations. Disposable filters should be checked periodically— monthly during winter—and cleaned or changed as needed. Pleated fabric filters [...]

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How to Extend the Life of Your Furnace

How to Extend the Life of Your Furnace

Posted on11. Mar, 2010 by .

By having the furnace cleaned out, you will get what is called “gas scale build-up” out of the heating elements of the furnace such as the heat exchangers and combustion chamber. This substance looks like rust, and will plug up the components of the furnace, causing them to overheat and eventually crack. The other part [...]

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