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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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Choosing a Furnace Air Filter

Choosing a Furnace Air Filter

Posted on21. May, 2010 by .

HEPA vs. Electrostatic Air Filter Traditionally, a furnace air filter aims to only capture relatively large particles of dust. Now, however, advanced models that use HEPA or electrostatic air filtration have been able to maintain high efficiency ratings of more than 90%, which simply cannot be compared to the weak 5% efficiency filtration of a [...]

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Get Ready for Fall with the Healthy Homeowner’s Checklist

Get Ready for Fall with the Healthy Homeowner’s Checklist

Posted on02. Oct, 2009 by .

Inside your home: 1. Check all doors and windows for possible drafts. Apply weather stripping, caulking, or putty where the heat sneaks out 2. Test all smoke detectors, and replace batteries if necessary 3. Change the air filter in your furnace 4. Check for proper insulation, especially in the attic, as heat does rise 5. [...]

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