Monthly Archives: July 2011

How Site, Design And Heating Needs Factor Into Your Solar Decision

Rising fuel costs, instability of oil supplies, and concerns about your impact on the environment are just a few of the reasons to consider alternative solutions to providing energy to

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A Radiant System: Comfort And Energy Efficiency From The Ground Up

Radiant floor heating provides a different way of heating your home. The panels in the floor are heated directly, thus warming your home like a radiator. There are three different types

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When Summer Storms Strike, A Standby Generator Keeps You Powered Up

The power of summer storms shouldn’t be taken lightly. They often cause damage to trees and roofs as well as phone and power lines. It’s clear that you can’t always rely on

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A Ductless Mini-Split System Can Make Sense In Your New Construction — Here’s Why

When you are adding on to a home, it may be hard to properly cool or heat new rooms with your HVAC system’s existing ductwork. In such cases, a ductless

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Why NATE Certification’s Important When You’re Hiring An HVAC Contractor

With so many HVAC contractors to choose from, how can you be sure you’re getting the most knowledgeable, qualified expert for your repair or installation job? One great way to find

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Keep On Top Of Your Maintenance, And Your HVAC Equipment Won’t Let You Down

As much as we might not like it, our cars won’t run forever without maintenance. Lawnmowers, tillers, tractors, motor homes, boats and bicycles all require maintenance. The more complicated and

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Reasons To Consider Getting A Tankless Water Heater

By now you’ve probably heard of the term, “tankless water heater.” These water heaters go by other names such as, “on-demand” or “instantaneous water heaters.” Storage water heaters keep water

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Insulation: Why It’s Best To Do It By the Numbers

Building contractors, inspectors, HVAC professionals and insulating companies are all on the same page when it comes to insulation values. A lot of science, technology and knowledge goes into determining

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