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The Next Big Thing Happening in Furnace Technology
It’s easy to see how technology has advanced computers, telephones, and automobiles, but we often overlook similar advances in heating technology. Smart HVAC Systems New smart technology gives your furnace a voice! Sensors located at various places in the heating system monitor the temperature throughout the system and communicate significant information to you as well. […]
Installing a Faucet Aerator
When you turn on the faucet, you expect a nice, steady, and even flow. You get that flow if you have a good aerator. While aerators may not be necessary for exterior faucets such as garden hoses, or shower or bathtub faucets, they are a must for sinks. An aerator introduces small bubbles into the […]
Improving Indoor Air Quality During Winter
As winter rears its frigid head, you’ll be spending more time in your home. So you’ll want the air you breathe to be clean so as not to put your health at risk. Here are some tips. The most important thing you can do is have your furnace maintained, and then replace filters frequently – […]
Smart Thermostats
In the “old days” operating a thermostat was simple. You’d go to the thermostat and, using a dial or switch, you would set the temperature in your home to the desired level. If you wanted to change the temperature, you’d have to go back to the thermostat and repeat the process. Enter the programmable thermostat. […]
What Does Energy Star Mean When Buying a New Furnace?
Everyone wants to be a star. Why should your furnace be any different? Your heating system doesn’t want to be just any star; it wants to be an Energy Star®! What does the Energy Star® label on a furnace do for you? What is Energy Star®? Under the Clean Air Act Section 103(g) in 1992, […]
Making Light Bulbs Last Longer
Just when you’re ready to sit down with a good book or cook a meal or search for something in the attic, the light bulb burns out. Frustrating. Is there anything you can do to make sure that doesn’t happen? Well, all bulbs will burn out eventually, but here are some things you can do. […]
