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The heating and cooling costs in my turn of the century house were simply out of control for many years. I often found myself cowering under the blankets in the freezing cold weather because I simply could not afford to turn the heat on. I thought for sure that the only way to lower my bills was to replace my entire unit. However, thanks to an amazing HVAC contractor in my local area, I learned that there were many different ways to lower my bill without investing in a new furnace and air conditioning system. Today I am sitting in a comfortable home with a reasonable energy bill, thanks to the knowledge that contractor shared with me. This site is my way of paying it forward and making sure everyone else knows how they can start saving too.

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Four Common Air Conditioning Questions... Answered Concisely
Air conditioning is complicated. That should be no secret, being that HVAC technicians need to spend several years learning and training before becoming fully licensed to install and repair systems. As a homeowner, it is not uncommon for you to have questions about air conditioning. But the answers you find in guides written for HVAC experts may be tough to understand, leaving your head spinning. You're not an HVAC expert, and you don't strive to be -- but you do deserve answers that you understand.

How To Improve Your AC Air Quality
The quality of the air in your home largely depends on how well you maintain your AC system. That is, if you AC and air filters are not regularly cleaned or changed, you could end up with dusty air. Allergens like dust mites, dander and pollen can get recirculated into your home if you AC system is not doing its job. The air conditioner is responsible for much more than just blowing cold air into your rooms.

Adding AC To Your Home Offers More Benefits That You Might Imagine
Why do people add air conditioning to their homes? The first answer that comes to your mind is probably "to stay cool." But while the primary function of air conditioning is to lower the temperature of your indoor air, cooler air is not the only benefit you'll experience when you elect to add an AC unit to your HVAC system. Here's a look at some of the lesser-known benefits of air conditioning.

Mold And Your HVAC Unit: Everything You Need To Know
In most cases, when you need an AC repair, your HVAC system will show some signs of disrepair. For instance, it may not cycle on and off correctly, it may not turn on at all, or it may have other functional issues. However, there is one huge issue that may not affect the functioning of your AC at all—that's mold. Wondering about the dangers of mold, how to diagnose mold and what to do if it appears?

Five Reasons Your Furnace Is Blowing Cold Air
If you turned your furnace on this winter, you may have noticed that your furnace is blowing cold air. Obviously, this is a problem because you want the furnace on to make your home more comfortable in the chill of winter, especially at night. Here are five reasons your furnace might be blowing cold air instead: The Thermostat is Set to On: If you notice cold air coming from the vents, it might simply be because your thermostat is set to on instead of auto.

Tips For Preparing Your Furnace For The Summer
Many homeowners are familiar with the importance of having their furnace tuned up and serviced before the winter months, but they may overlook the need to prepare the furnace for the idleness of the summer months. Failing to prepare your furnace for these periods of time can result in the system experiences performance issues when you first activate it.   Have Your Furnace Cleaned After a long winter of heavy use, it is likely that a sizeable amount of residue has gathered in the furnace.

What You Can Do To Keep Your Drains Running Free And Clear
If you've ever had the displeasure of dealing with a clogged drain before, you know how it can turn your plans on their head.  You might already be late for work, only to go to turn on the sink and find it full of standing water.  Although it seems like these kinds of occurrences come up out of nowhere, they often had been building up for quite some time before you saw the result.

Air Conditioning Tips For Homeowners
Your air conditioning system is responsible for preventing the interior of your house from becoming uncomfortable during the spring and summer. Being a responsible homeowner will involve being relatively informed about the steps that are needed to avoid air conditioning problems and common performance issues. Appreciate The Importance Of Air Circulation Preventing the air in your home from becoming stagnant is important for minimizing the amount of energy that the home will need to power these systems.

Hot Water Heater Troubleshooting: Sudden Drop In Hot Water Temperature
It is frustrating when your hot water heater suddenly starts to produce less hot water. While this is sometimes a symptom of expensive-to-repair hot water heater defects such as a leaking tank, it is a problem that can be easily solved. The following are tips that will come in handy in helping you not only detect the source of your hot water heater problem, but also fix it. Increase in heat loss

4 Reasons To Schedule Regular Furnace Maintenance
When you're busy with so many other things around your home, it can be easy to put off having your furnace inspected and maintained, especially if it seems to be working properly right now. However, there are a few reasons why you shouldn't skip your inspections and maintenance. These are four of the biggest reasons why. 1. Ensure Unit Is Working Efficiently First of all, you should know that you might be able to save a ton of money over the season by hiring a pro to come in and look at and service your unit.