http://www.coolray.com/resource_library/ en support@rocketmedia.com Copyright 2012 2012-04-25T18:48:09+00:00 http://www.coolray.com/library/article/drain-clog-prevention-atlanta http://www.coolray.com/library/article/drain-clog-prevention-atlanta#When:18:48:09Z The clogged drain is one of the most common plumbing problems. Find out how you can prevent this common annoyance. Already have a clogged drain? We'll show you how to clear it... Plumbing, 2012-04-25T18:48:09+00:00 http://www.coolray.com/library/article/5-indoor-air-quality-solutions http://www.coolray.com/library/article/5-indoor-air-quality-solutions#When:17:11:06Z Are you sneezing, coughing, sniveling, scratching or itching? Like millions of other Americans, your home is likely suffering from poor indoor air quality. Here are five ways you can breathe easier today... Indoor Air Quality, 2012-03-28T17:11:06+00:00 http://www.coolray.com/library/article/5-step-leaking-toilet-test http://www.coolray.com/library/article/5-step-leaking-toilet-test#When:23:30:00Z Did you know that a leaking toilet can waste hundreds of gallons of water per day? And you may have a leaking toilet without even realizing it... Plumbing, 2012-02-29T23:30:00+00:00 http://www.coolray.com/library/article/save-money-with-programmable-thermostat http://www.coolray.com/library/article/save-money-with-programmable-thermostat#When:18:22:01Z Did you know the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that a properly programmed thermostat can save you around $200 a year? Programmable thermostats reduce the amount of energy used by your home’s heating and cooling system by turning off or down your system when you aren’t home... Heating & Cooling, 2012-01-25T18:22:01+00:00 http://www.coolray.com/library/article/9_easy_steps_to_lessen_your_hot_water_usage http://www.coolray.com/library/article/9_easy_steps_to_lessen_your_hot_water_usage#When:17:40:16Z You rely on your water heater everyday to provide hot water where and when you need it. You can help make sure it is there when you need it by easing its workload. These nine simple tips will lower your energy consumption and water usage while also easing the burden placed on your water heater... Plumbing, 2011-12-22T17:40:16+00:00 http://www.coolray.com/library/article/one_size_does_not_fit_all http://www.coolray.com/library/article/one_size_does_not_fit_all#When:18:46:53Z When it comes to your home’s heating and cooling system, size matters. Many homes have comfort systems that are too large for their needs, leading to a multitude of problems during the life of the equipment.... Air Conditioning, Heating, Heating & Cooling, 2011-12-05T18:46:53+00:00 http://www.coolray.com/library/article/easy_holiday_energy_conservation_tips http://www.coolray.com/library/article/easy_holiday_energy_conservation_tips#When:16:09:14Z You want your home to be toasty warm for guests and loved ones during the holiday season. But the holidays are already enough of a strain on many budgets; there’s no need to add high heating bills or even repair costs to the already high credit card bills that will arrive in January... General, Heating & Cooling, 2011-11-02T16:09:14+00:00 http://www.coolray.com/library/article/not_another_cold_shower http://www.coolray.com/library/article/not_another_cold_shower#When:15:30:05Z Sound familiar? Are you last in line for the shower every morning or maybe your water heater just isn’t keeping up with the demands anymore? If it’s time to get a new water heater make sure you know all of your options. 2011-09-26T15:30:05+00:00 http://www.coolray.com/library/article/heating_system_safety_efficiency_maintenance_required http://www.coolray.com/library/article/heating_system_safety_efficiency_maintenance_required#When:15:01:32Z It’s hard to believe after the hot summer we’ve had, but the cold temps of winter will be here before we know it. It’s important to get your furnace ready for the inevitable heavy use this winter Air Conditioning, Heating, 2011-08-31T15:01:32+00:00 http://www.coolray.com/library/article/the_dog_days_of_summer http://www.coolray.com/library/article/the_dog_days_of_summer#When:21:21:36Z The dog days of summer have arrived, along with extreme hot temps. This extreme heat is not only uncomfortable and inconvenient it can also be dangerous. Take precautions and follow these helpful tips from Coolray and the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). 2011-08-01T21:21:36+00:00 http://www.coolray.com/library/article/take_care_of_your_overworked_plumbing_system_this_summer http://www.coolray.com/library/article/take_care_of_your_overworked_plumbing_system_this_summer#When:14:30:36Z You may not realize it, but your plumbing system gets more of a workout during the summer (from sprinklers, pools and garden hoses) than any other time of year. Keeping your plumbing system in good shape will save you energy and money, too! Plumbing, 2011-06-30T14:30:36+00:00 http://www.coolray.com/library/article/save_money_this_summer_with_energy_smart_tips http://www.coolray.com/library/article/save_money_this_summer_with_energy_smart_tips#When:17:10:01Z According to the *EIA (U.S. Energy Information Administration) energy costs are predicted to rise this summer. With growing demand on our energy resources and resulting increases in the cost of electricity and natural gas, Americans are getting hit in the pocketbook at a time when few can afford the extra costs. Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing, 2011-05-20T17:10:01+00:00 http://www.coolray.com/library/article/do_you_have_the_low_water_pressure_blues http://www.coolray.com/library/article/do_you_have_the_low_water_pressure_blues#When:14:25:43Z Low water pressure can make even the simplest tasks difficult and inefficient, from taking a shower to washing the dishes to using your sprinkler system this summer. There are a number of causes that can lead to this frustrating problem. Plumbing, 2011-04-28T14:25:43+00:00 http://www.coolray.com/library/article/skipping_maintenance_is_costly http://www.coolray.com/library/article/skipping_maintenance_is_costly#When:22:04:10Z Let’s face it, the more things you have the more things you have to take care of, which involves a lot of upkeep around your house. It just makes good sense to take care of the most expensive things you own first.  2011-03-24T22:04:10+00:00 http://www.coolray.com/library/article/create_your_dream_house_within_your_current_home http://www.coolray.com/library/article/create_your_dream_house_within_your_current_home#When:18:57:54Z Simple changes in your home can have an amazing impact on it's look and value without putting a serious dent in your pocketbook. Plumbing, 2011-02-24T18:57:54+00:00 http://www.coolray.com/library/article/cost_cutting_in_a_tough_economy http://www.coolray.com/library/article/cost_cutting_in_a_tough_economy#When:22:16:03Z With money tight these day, we’re all looking for ways to cut out extra costs in our budgets. Thanks to new technology in the heating, cooling and plumbing industries you won’t have to look any further than the inside of your home. Heating & Cooling, Plumbing, 2011-01-31T22:16:03+00:00 http://www.coolray.com/library/article/important_holiday_household_tips http://www.coolray.com/library/article/important_holiday_household_tips#When:17:51:10Z Holidays are a great to celebrate with friends and family however, holiday parties and overnight guests can mean a potential strain on your heating and plumbing systems. Heating & Cooling, Plumbing, 2010-12-01T17:51:10+00:00 http://www.coolray.com/library/article/your_heating_cooling_system_a_balancing_act http://www.coolray.com/library/article/your_heating_cooling_system_a_balancing_act#When:16:03:46Z Do you have one room that always seems too hot or too cold? A room or area of your home in which you’re never comfortable? Do you have problems with temperatures varying from one floor of your home to another? Balancing the air flow throughout your entire home is a key element to ensuring total home comfort. Heating & Cooling, 2010-10-25T16:03:46+00:00 http://www.coolray.com/library/article/a_little_change_will_do_you_good http://www.coolray.com/library/article/a_little_change_will_do_you_good#When:15:30:58Z Your homes heating, cooling & ventilating (HVAC) system works hard all year long to keep your comfortable. As long as it’s operating properly, you probably never give it a second thought – but you should! Heating & Cooling, 2010-10-04T15:30:58+00:00 http://www.coolray.com/library/article/stay_cool_this_summer_without_breaking_the_bank http://www.coolray.com/library/article/stay_cool_this_summer_without_breaking_the_bank#When:15:33:44Z It’s been a hot summer! As a result air conditioning systems are getting a workout. Of course with this workout comes a high electric bill for many. Most of us are looking for ways to costs cuts and the hotter than usual summer has not helped. 2010-07-28T15:33:44+00:00 http://www.coolray.com/library/article/roots_get_in_the_way http://www.coolray.com/library/article/roots_get_in_the_way#When:17:28:54Z Tree roots in sewer lines are one of the top plumbing problems homeowners experience, with devastating results. Tree roots will seek out moisture and large roots can tangle and breakdown pipes over time. Plumbing, 2010-06-15T17:28:54+00:00 http://www.coolray.com/library/article/why_you_should_always_use_a_licensed_plumber http://www.coolray.com/library/article/why_you_should_always_use_a_licensed_plumber#When:16:45:15Z At Mr. Plumber we often get calls to help repair damage caused by homeowners or unlicensed plumbers. We recently had a situation in which a homeowner, (we’ll just call him Bill to protect his identity) tried to fix a clogged drain by himself. Plumbing, 2010-05-27T16:45:15+00:00 http://www.coolray.com/library/article/maintenance_to_do_or_not_to_do http://www.coolray.com/library/article/maintenance_to_do_or_not_to_do#When:14:20:09Z So you’ve spent a bunch of money on a new heating and cooling system or one came with your new home, you have no worries right? This system will provide you with comfortable temperatures in your home throughout the year and will always be efficient. Air Conditioning, Heating, 2010-04-29T14:20:09+00:00 http://www.coolray.com/library/article/changes_in_r-22_refrigerant_freon_and_how_this_affects_you http://www.coolray.com/library/article/changes_in_r-22_refrigerant_freon_and_how_this_affects_you#When:14:49:06Z For the past four decades, the refrigerant R-22, also known as Freon, a HCFC (hydrocholorofluorocarbon) has been the refrigerant of choice for residential heat pump and air conditioning systems. A recent Clean Air Act implemented by the EPA has established a schedule to phase-out HCFCs, including R-22, which contain ozone-destroying chlorine. Air Conditioning, 2010-03-24T14:49:06+00:00 http://www.coolray.com/library/article/make_your_home_energy_efficient_without_breaking_the_bank http://www.coolray.com/library/article/make_your_home_energy_efficient_without_breaking_the_bank#When:15:08:36Z This is the era of the “green” home and everyone is looking for ways to be more energy efficient, save money and help the environment. There are simple ways to accomplish these goals by making small changes throughout your home that can add up to big energy savings. Heating, 2010-02-25T15:08:36+00:00 http://www.coolray.com/library/article/the_worlds_greenest_heating_and_cooling_system http://www.coolray.com/library/article/the_worlds_greenest_heating_and_cooling_system#When:20:18:28Z If you are looking for an efficient, cost effective, and environmentally friendly heating and cooling system a geothermal heat pump is the greenest way to go! Air Conditioning, Heating, 2010-01-29T20:18:28+00:00 http://www.coolray.com/library/article/a_look_inside_your_duct_system http://www.coolray.com/library/article/a_look_inside_your_duct_system#When:18:31:21Z Well-installed and maintained ductwork enables your HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) system to run efficiently and maintain consistent temperatures ... 2009-12-16T18:31:21+00:00 http://www.coolray.com/library/article/heating_101 http://www.coolray.com/library/article/heating_101#When:16:45:23Z Total home comfort is a priority for most of us.  When as much as half of your energy costs come from your heating and cooling system it makes sense to understand the basics of your system and by understanding your heating and cooling system you’ll become a better, smarter homeowner ... 2009-11-30T16:45:23+00:00 http://www.coolray.com/library/article/sump_pumps_-_defend_your_home_against_water_damage http://www.coolray.com/library/article/sump_pumps_-_defend_your_home_against_water_damage#When:12:15:32Z It is estimated that 90 to 95 percent of all basements will experience a problem at some time with water penetration that something as simple as a sump pump could have prevented.  For every inch of rain the average roof sheds 1,000 gallons of water.  2009-10-15T12:15:32+00:00 http://www.coolray.com/library/article/buying_the_right_size_heating_cooling_system http://www.coolray.com/library/article/buying_the_right_size_heating_cooling_system#When:14:22:02Z When replacing older inefficient heating and cooling systems it is very important to buy the right size for your home.  The correct size of heating and cooling equipment in your home will improve your comfort and reduce costs, maintenance and energy use ... 2009-09-23T14:22:02+00:00 http://www.coolray.com/library/article/dangerou http://www.coolray.com/library/article/dangerou#When:14:11:33Z Mold, although a naturally occurring part of our environment, when in your home can pose a serious threat to your health ... Indoor Air Quality, Plumbing, 2009-08-31T14:11:33+00:00 http://www.coolray.com/library/article/clean_hvac_system_save_energy_cut_costs http://www.coolray.com/library/article/clean_hvac_system_save_energy_cut_costs#When:12:46:02Z Experts show how a clean HVAC system saves energy, cuts costs and increases system efficiencies ... 2009-07-23T12:46:02+00:00 http://www.coolray.com/library/article/h1n1_virus_and_your_home_air_quality http://www.coolray.com/library/article/h1n1_virus_and_your_home_air_quality#When:14:50:38Z The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) reports that indoor air can be up to one hundred times more polluted than the air outside and has named indoor air pollution as one of the top 5 environmental risks to public health.  The air in your home can also cause of the spread of the H1N1 virus ... Indoor Air Quality, 2009-06-11T14:50:38+00:00 http://www.coolray.com/library/article/air_conditioning_101 http://www.coolray.com/library/article/air_conditioning_101#When:17:18:58Z We as a society are dependent upon our central air conditioning systems for comfort, but most do not know the basics of how these systems work. Air Conditioning, 2009-05-20T17:18:58+00:00 http://www.coolray.com/library/article/do_i_need_regular_maintenance_for_my_heating_and_cooling_system http://www.coolray.com/library/article/do_i_need_regular_maintenance_for_my_heating_and_cooling_system#When:17:49:21Z Yes, you absolutely need to maintain your heating and cooling system. According to Energy Star, a division... Air Conditioning, Heating, 2009-03-03T17:49:21+00:00 http://www.coolray.com/library/article/save_energy_and_money_with_new_water_heating_technology http://www.coolray.com/library/article/save_energy_and_money_with_new_water_heating_technology#When:17:43:24Z Next to heating and cooling, water heating is typically the largest energy user in our home... Plumbing, 2009-03-03T17:43:24+00:00 http://www.coolray.com/library/article/2006_energy_standards http://www.coolray.com/library/article/2006_energy_standards#When:22:23:11Z As of January 2006 manufacturers can no longer produce residential central air conditioners with efficiencies less than 13 S.E.E.R   2008-01-01T22:23:11+00:00