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Looking At Your Home’s Air Leaks? Call A Pro If You Find These Problems

By Shawn Mitchell | Published: December 8, 2011

Air leaks can rob your home of efficiency and comfort while sending your energy bills skyrocketing. Even though most people understand this as a general concept, many don’t truly grasp

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Modern Mechanical’s Furnace Troubleshooting Tips

By Shawn Mitchell | Published: November 15, 2011

You can save yourself a lot of money and hassle if you know how to fix common furnace problems that many homeowners face at some time or another. Though the

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Precise Control Of Your Heating And Cooling With A Programmable Thermostat

By Shawn Mitchell | Published: October 20, 2011

Everybody wants to save money on heating and cooling costs, but nobody wants to sacrifice home comfort. With a programmable thermostat, you get the best of both worlds: lower energy

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Boiler Basics: Buying And Maintaining Your New Unit

By Shawn Mitchell | Published: October 18, 2011

For homes that have steam or radiant heating, boilers make up a significant portion of your energy bills. Just like all home comfort equipment, as your boiler ages it loses

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The Ductless Mini-Split: A Neat Little System For Some Not-So-Usual Situations

By Shawn Mitchell | Published: October 13, 2011

Conventional forced-air heating and cooling systems are not always the most efficient or cost-effective solution for all situations. It may not be practical, or possible, to install ductwork. Or it

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Maintaining A Heat Pump: Your Nine-Point Checklist

By Shawn Mitchell | Published: October 4, 2011

As the time approaches for your heat pump to switch from cooling to heating mode, make sure that your equipment is operating efficiently and safely by engaging an HVAC professional

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Shutting Down Your Air Conditioner At The Close Of Cooling Season

By Shawn Mitchell | Published: September 29, 2011

As summer in Northern Virginia draws to a close, it’s time to start thinking about winterizing your air conditioner. If you take just a few simple steps now, in combination

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Weatherstripping: One Of Least Expensive, But Most Effective Ways, To Prepare Your Home For Winter

By Shawn Mitchell | Published: September 27, 2011

No doubt you’re not looking forward to your heating bills rising this winter, due to cranking your heating system to keep you warm and toasty. However, there is one critical

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Maintenance: What You Can Do, And What You Should Let The Experts Handle

By Shawn Mitchell | Published: September 22, 2011

With a number record lows and highs set throughout the nation during this past year, you may have realized how important your air conditioner and heating system are to your

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How To Keep Your Water Heater In Good Shape

By Shawn Mitchell | Published: September 20, 2011

Routine maintenance on your water heater is important to ensure that it stays in good shape and is reliable. A few simple steps that you should perform at least annually can

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