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Learn Heat Recovery Ventilator Operational Tips To Improve Performance

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: May 17, 2012

Once you have your heat recovery ventilator installed and functioning, its day-to-day operation is relatively straightforward. Still, you can utilize a few heat recovery ventilator operational tips to help you

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Solar Energy Calls For Planning: Use These 5 Tips To Evaluate Your Home’s Potential

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: May 15, 2012

If you’re exploring the possibility of having a solar energy system installed, there are certain steps you must take to evaluate your home’s potential to generate free solar energy. As

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Air Conditioner Tune-Up Provides Homeowners With 5 Must-Have Benefits

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: May 10, 2012

The onset of warm weather means its time to turn on the air conditioner, and you’ll want to make sure the A/C system is in top working order. An air

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Water Heater Energy Savings: Manage Energy Bills In 5 Easy Steps

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: May 8, 2012

Many people aren’t aware that water heating accounts for as much as 25 percent of utility bills or that up to 75 percent of water heating is likely wasted energy

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When You Know How Heat Pumps Work, You Can Optimize Efficiency

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: May 3, 2012

Heat pumps deliver heat energy up to 300 percent more efficiently than the best furnace and are as efficient or better than a high-efficiency central air conditioner. However, the federal Energy

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Planning Ductwork Design? Follow These 5 Tips For New Systems

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: May 1, 2012

The design of the ductwork in your home HVAC system will have a substantial effect on the efficiency and effectiveness of your furnace, air conditioner or heat pump. When planning

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Whole-House Humidification Or Portable? Facts Every Homeowner Should Know

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: April 26, 2012

When the air is dry and enough electrical charges have accumulated on insulated objects like cotton and carpet — zap! — static-electricity shock occurs. It’s a problem that affects an

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Use Ceiling Fans To Increase Energy Savings With These 3 Rules

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: April 24, 2012

If you’re like most people in the South Bay, peninsula and Santa Cruz area, you’re looking for ways to cut down on your energy bills while maintaining your comfort level.

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Buying New HVAC Equipment? Why Using A Local Expert Is Important

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: April 19, 2012

When you are buying new HVAC equipment, it’s easy to be tempted by the lure of low prices offered by online retailers. Seeking products from retailers outside your local area

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Duct Returns: 3 Steps to Optimizing Air Flow

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: April 17, 2012

Duct returns take air from the rooms in your home and return it to your heating and cooling system, where the air is then cleaned and conditioned before being circulated

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