When the end of the month comes and you have to pony up money to pay your utility bills, it can be frustrating, especially if it seems like your bills keep getting higher every month. Of course, this is unavoidably going to happen if your HVAC system is aging and losing its efficiency. Your HVAC usually makes up the largest percentage of your energy usage. That is, it takes a lot of electricity to power your furnace and air conditioner.
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Boiler systems are commonly used by both homeowners and business leaders to provide heat for their buildings during the cold winters. While these systems are extremely energy efficient and effective, they will eventually need to be replaced in order to keep the building comfortable when cold weather arrives. If you are currently facing the need to replace or otherwise upgrade your boiler, you may want to be aware of some basic tips to avoid oversights, problems or other situations when making this investment.
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With winter coming quickly, homeowners are trying to get their HVAC system ready. Transitioning from using your air conditioner to furnace on a daily basis is usually not that hard. In fact, some people don't have to do anything at all. However, if you want both systems to remain as efficient as possible, there are a few things you should do. This article explains how to transition your HVAC system and prepare it for winter.
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Do you dread running your furnace in the winter because it dries out the air in your home? While most people consider dry air to simply be annoying, it can increase the rate at which you and your family suffer respiratory infections by drying out your respiratory system and it can cause frequent nosebleeds in some people. Dry air can also be damaging to your furniture and to the inside of your home; hardwood flooring and wooden furniture can split when the surrounding air is too dry.
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If you want to improve your heating and cooling to save energy, geothermal is one of the best options. With geothermal energy, your HVAC will work like conventional systems, but use a lot less energy. Since there is less energy used, this also means that there is less strain and wear on AC units, furnaces, and boilers. Here are some of the benefits that you will have with a new geothermal HVAC system to heat and cool your home:
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