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22
Jul
Jul
Should I Close Registers and Doors to Areas of My Home I’m Not Using?
No. Every system is designed to cool a certain number of square feet....
No. Every system is designed to cool a certain number of square feet....
22
Jul
Jul
Why is My Water Pressure So Low?
Several things can cause low water pressure. One problem could be the amount of water your local utility company is pumping out...
Several things can cause low water pressure. One problem could be the amount of water your local utility company is pumping out...
14
Jul
Jul
Do I Need To Have A Sump Pump Backup System?
No one wants to be faced with a flooded basement - ruined carpet, furniture, and drywall, not to mention all of the other boxes and items that you store. A primary electric sump pump is your first line of defense, but should this fail it is important to have a sump pump backup system in place. This one-time investment gives you added flood protection and peace of mind.
No one wants to be faced with a flooded basement - ruined carpet, furniture, and drywall, not to mention all of the other boxes and items that you store. A primary electric sump pump is your first line of defense, but should this fail it is important to have a sump pump backup system in place. This one-time investment gives you added flood protection and peace of mind.
09
Jul
Jul
The Cost of Leaky Ducts
According to studies, leaky duct work increase total cooling and heating energy usage by as much as 30%. That’s 30 cents out of every $1 you pay in energy bills. Over the course of a year, this can add up to hundreds of wasted dollars.
According to studies, leaky duct work increase total cooling and heating energy usage by as much as 30%. That’s 30 cents out of every $1 you pay in energy bills. Over the course of a year, this can add up to hundreds of wasted dollars.
23
Jun
Jun
Why Does My Water Heater Not Work as Well as it Used To?
The most common cause of lost efficiency for a water heater is due to a sediment buildup in your tank. As water heaters grow older, they accumulate sediment and lime deposits...
The most common cause of lost efficiency for a water heater is due to a sediment buildup in your tank. As water heaters grow older, they accumulate sediment and lime deposits...
23
Jun
Jun
What is a Good Temperature to Set my Thermostat?
Most of the time, the best thermostat setting is that temperature at which you feel most comfortable. However, when extremely high summertime temperatures set in, the best temperature setting is going to be 15 to 16 degrees below the outside temperature...
Most of the time, the best thermostat setting is that temperature at which you feel most comfortable. However, when extremely high summertime temperatures set in, the best temperature setting is going to be 15 to 16 degrees below the outside temperature...
09
Jun
Jun
Energy-Efficient Water Heating
Below are several energy-saving strategies that can help lower your water-heating bill. You can lower water-heating costs by using and wasting less hot water in your home.
Below are several energy-saving strategies that can help lower your water-heating bill. You can lower water-heating costs by using and wasting less hot water in your home.
02
Jun
Jun
The “8” Most Common Air Conditioning Problems
If your air conditioner is low on refrigerant, either it was undercharged at installation or it leaks. If it leaks, simply adding refrigerant is not the solution. A trained technician should fix any leak, test the repair, and then charge the system with the correct amount of refrigerant.
If your air conditioner is low on refrigerant, either it was undercharged at installation or it leaks. If it leaks, simply adding refrigerant is not the solution. A trained technician should fix any leak, test the repair, and then charge the system with the correct amount of refrigerant.
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