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If Your Home Has Never Had Duct Cleaning Performed, Now Might Be The Time

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: December 15, 2011

It’s hard to overstate the importance of indoor air quality. Duct cleaning can go a long way toward improving the air in many homes, and while it is not a

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You Are Likely To Know That Changing Air Filters Regularly Is Important, But Do You Know Why You Should?

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: December 13, 2011

Changing air filters regularly is an important step to keeping your HVAC system running at top performance, improving the air quality of your home, and reducing energy bills for relatively

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Three Simple Steps To Better Indoor Air Quality

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: November 17, 2011

Many people don’t give their indoor air quality a second thought. But when you live in the Silicon Valley and run your air conditioner frequently, it is something you should

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Use An Attic Fan To Diffuse Hot Air

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: October 6, 2011

An attic fan (also known as an attic ventilation fan) is used to lower the temperature in what’s usually the hottest part of your home. Attic ventilation fans work by

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Need To Purify Your Home’s Air? Try An Air-Purification System

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: September 27, 2011

Purifying your home’s indoor air can be a necessity during certain times of the year in California when heat, humidity or pollution can cause an aggravation of allergy and asthma

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Five Reasons You Should Have Your Ductwork Sealed

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: August 30, 2011

Having well-sealed and insulated ductwork can dramatically affect your home comfort. Sealed and insulated ducts also provide greater energy efficiency and safer operation. Here are some specific benefits you can expect by

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Suspect The Air You Breathe Is Making You Sick? Look Into A UV-Light System

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: July 7, 2011

The average adult breathes in about 3,000 gallons of air each day. If you are like most people, and spend the vast majority of your time indoors, then most of

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The Costly Secrets An Energy Evaluation Can Uncover

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: June 30, 2011

Energy evaluations determine how much energy you are using versus how much you should be using. They identify areas of your home where you are wasting energy and provide you

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When You Want The Job Done Right, Put NATE On It — A NATE-Certified Technician, That Is

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: June 21, 2011

NATE refers to the North American Technician Excellence organization. This organization offers certification to air conditioning, heating, refrigeration and ventilation technicians.

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Why A Load Calculation Should Happen Before You Upgrade

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: June 9, 2011

You wouldn’t put a motorcycle engine in a truck or try to connect a garden hose to a fire hydrant. It’s obvious why these situations wouldn’t work: too much or

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