Your AC unit has a difficult task. All day long, heat from the outside world finds its way into your house. If this were not true, your house would stay cool all the time, and your AC unit would never have to kick on. If you have a serious problem with heat gain, it might seem like your AC unit is running all the time. While completely eliminating heat gain might be too much to hope for, you should be able to reduce heat gain, reduce the strain on your AC unit, and save money both on repairs and operating costs.
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When many homeowners think of boiler heating, what comes to mind is the huge, old boiler systems in buildings like schools and churches. These systems often made hissing and clanging noises, and the rooms needed to house the boilers were huge! You might be surprised to know that when it comes to residential heating, boiler systems are not nearly as outdated as you might think. Today's boiler systems are quiet, easy to operate, and offer a number of great benefits for homeowners:
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Over the years, your air conditioning system is bound to become less efficient. One of the most important factors when it comes to airflow and efficiency is the condenser unit. The condenser unit is located on the outside of your house, and many people just call it the air conditioner. No matter what you call it, if you don't maintain your AC condenser, your system will struggle to produce cold air and consistent airflow.
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Those who use heat pumps love how efficient and inexpensive they are but may be confused as to what auxiliary and emergency heating are and when to use them. There's a good chance that many homeowners are using them improperly and costing themselves extra money. Here are some things to know.
What Auxiliary Heat Is
When you're using a heat pump unit, auxiliary heat is something that will kick in when the ambient temperature outside of the house drops below a certain level.
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Carbon monoxide isn't known as the silent killer for nothing—this deadly gas is virtually impossible to notice without a carbon monoxide detector. For that reason, it is good to be knowledgeable about some of the common ways that carbon monoxide can enter the home. This article will discuss three sources of this dangerous gas.
Furnace
Anywhere that natural gas is present inside of your home, there exists a certain risk of carbon monoxide.
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