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Upgrade to Energy Star this Winter
Even as you read this article, thousands of furnaces and boilers across the country are calling it quits and leaving their owners without heat. If your furnace is over ten or fifteen years old, you...
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Sealing and Insulating Your Duct System
Do you suffer from high energy bills? Does it seem like no matter how many energy efficient improvements you make you really don’t see a decrease in energy cost? The problem may be that your homes duct...
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Your Ancient Furnace
Many homeowners take pride in the age of their furnace. 20 years, 30 years, 50 years, and some can last even longer, but just because the unit has lasted this long, it isn’t necessarily something to be...
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Simple Home Improvements: Silver Tape
Next weekend when you are browsing your local home center, look for the price of the silver tape. How much does it cost? Would it be worth your time and money to seal up the air leaks in your duct...
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Mini Split Vs Central Air Conditioning
This summer, many homeowners have found out the hard way that sometimes window air conditioners just can’t keep up with the demand for comfort. The recent heat wave sent many homeowners running to...
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What You May Not Know About Ceiling Fans During Winter
Did you know that your ceiling fan can play an important role in saving you money during the summer and winter months? While the use of a ceiling fan in winter might seem a bit strange, it too can...
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Thermostat Expectations and Misconceptions
Many people will throw on comfortable clothes around the home, but during the winter, there is no need to wear shorts and a tee shirt. If you are doing so because you are warm, turn down the...
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Control Your Energy Costs this Summer
Although this past winter offered Chicagoans a break from the hefty costs of heating a home, there is no guarantee that this summer will do the same. In fact, we can all expect our wallets to become a...
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Northerners Faced with Furnace Replacement
Those of us that live in the northern half of the United States endure some of the most extreme winter seasons. Blizzards are not uncommon in Maine or Illinois, and as a result, the heating system is...
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