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Geothermal Heating System: How Does It Work?In peak summer heat or the iciest days of winter, it's always 55 degrees just a few feet below your sneakers. How is this possible? It’s stored heat from the ...Furnaces, Energy Efficiency, Heat Pumps, Home Maintenance
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How to Relight a Furnace Pilot LightRelighting a Pilot Light on Your Furnace, Step-by-Step For some homeowners, the prospect of relighting a pilot light on their older-model gas, propane, or ...Furnaces, General HVAC
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Is No Heat Considered An Emergency?When Is No Heat an Emergency? Losing your home’s heating is considered an emergency when it’s 40 degrees or colder outside. Within just a few hours, a lack of ...Furnaces, General HVAC, Heat Pumps, Home Maintenance, Home Life
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How Old Is My Furnace?How Old Is My Furnace? Whether you’re moving into a new home, or your existing furnace or boiler is struggling with poor performance, knowing how old your HVAC ...Furnaces, General HVAC, Home Maintenance
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Electric vs. Propane Heat Cost and Maintenance ComparisonPropane vs. Electric Heating Cost and Maintenance Comparison Propane has historically been less expensive than electric heat, but the price difference has ...Furnaces, Energy Efficiency, General HVAC
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Why Won’t My Furnace Turn Off?Why Won’t My Furnace Turn Off? If you’ve turned off your heating system but it didn’t get the message, there are a few possible causes. We’ve put together a few ...Furnaces
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Furnace Filter vs. Air Purifier: Which Is Better?We all want to have clean air in our homes. That’s why many of us spend time researching the most efficient way to improve or maintain indoor air quality. While ...Furnaces
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What Is More Expensive: Heating or Cooling?Anyone who’s opened an eye-popping energy bill in the middle of winter or one for air conditioning in the summer has probably wondered which system costs more ...Furnaces, Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps
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When Are Home Heating Prices Expected to Go Down?Why Are Home Heating Prices So High? If you’ve noticed higher than expected energy prices recently, you’re not alone. While home heating oil prices can ...Furnaces
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Why is my Furnace Loud?Why Is My Furnace Making Noise? Potential Reasons and Fixes When your furnace is making loud, unexpected noises, it can definitely be a cause for concern. ...Furnaces
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The Ultimate Guide to Heating Maintenance for HomeownersThe Ultimate Guide to Heating Maintenance for Homeowners In the United States, heating typically makes up 42% of a home's utility bill. But if a heating system ...Furnaces, Home Maintenance
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VIDEO: Save Money This WinterWhen the weather outside is frightful, your trusty HVAC system makes the winter months bearable. But that comfort comes at a cost, and you could get a case of ...Furnaces, Energy Efficiency, General HVAC, Thermostats
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Why is my Heating System Buzzing?When your heating system in making an unexpected noise, it’s only natural to be worried. Whether you have a furnace , boiler , heat pump , or geothermal heater ...Furnaces, Boilers, Heat Pumps
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Surviving the Cold this WinterAs cooler temperatures and snow in some regions of the country take over outdoors, there are few things better than coming back inside to a cozy, warm home to ...Furnaces, Heat Pumps, Home Life
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Why Do I Need Heating System Maintenance?We’re in the midst of fall, which means one thing – winter is coming and so we’ll be firing up our heating systems for the long haul of the coldest time of ...Furnaces, Boilers, Heat Pumps
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Our Ultimate Heating GuideAs the weather gets cool, there are few things better than cuddling up on the couch with a warm cup of coffee or tea and a blanket while feeling cozy in your ...Furnaces
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Why Does My Furnace Smell?Why Does My Furnace Smell? A Closer Look The US experiences roughly 370,000 household fires a year. Furnaces are an occasional cause of those (they deal with ...Furnaces
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Why is My Furnace Leaking?It’s never a fun time when you discover water where it shouldn’t be… especially when it’s coming out of your furnace. Before you go getting yourself too worked ...Furnaces
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Celebrate Inventors Day!Since 1983, the U.S. has celebrated National Inventors Day on February 11 to recognize the contributions that inventors have made on the nation and world. At ...Furnaces, Air Conditioners, Air Quality, General HVAC
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For Comfort and Savings, Furnace Size Really MattersThere are lots of reasons why you want your HVAC equipment installed by a licensed, certified and trained technician. Some of those reasons come into play long ...Furnaces, Energy Efficiency, General HVAC
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Why Air Conditioner Replacement Costs VaryCooling season has ended throughout much of North America, and some homeowners are wondering whether they should replace their air conditioners before next ...Furnaces, Air Conditioners, Air Quality, Ductwork, Energy Efficiency, General HVAC, Heat Pumps
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Tune Up Your Furnace Now and Be Ready for FallYour furnace may be the furthest thing from your mind in these dog days of summer, but it will be time to flip the thermostat switch before you know it. Have ...Furnaces, Home Maintenance
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Your HVAC System Could Be Making Your Home DustyYour home is filled with endless chores: dishes, laundry, vacuuming and the dreaded task of dusting. While these duties are unavoidable, some of them may feel ...Furnaces, Air Conditioners, Air Handlers, Air Quality, Ductwork, General HVAC, Home Maintenance, Thermostats
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Is Your Furnace Short-Cycling?Here’s How to Determine If Your Furnace Is Short Cycling Fall is finally here, and for many homeowners throughout North America, the furnaces are already ...Furnaces, Energy Efficiency, General HVAC, Thermostats
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Don’t Forget to Tune Up Your Furnace for WinterThe sizzling summer drags on, and your furnace is probably the furthest thing from your mind. But this is actually the perfect time to schedule your annual ...Furnaces, Energy Efficiency, General HVAC, Home Maintenance
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HVAC Care for the Pet OwnerProud pet owners have to put up with a lot in order to keep their furry friends around. Pet hair on furniture and dander floating in the air are among the most ...Furnaces, Air Conditioners, Air Handlers, Air Quality, Ductwork, Energy Efficiency, General HVAC, Home Maintenance, Thermostats
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Why Does Your HVAC Filter Get Dirty So Quickly?Responsible homeowners know to replace their HVAC system filters on schedule. But sometimes, “on schedule” just isn’t good enough. If you check your filter at ...Furnaces, Air Conditioners, Air Quality, Ductwork, Energy Efficiency, General HVAC, Home Maintenance
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What to Do When a Rodent Dies in Your DuctworkHere’s How to Handle a Dead Animal in Your Vent It’s a horrifying thought, but it’s nevertheless a situation many homeowners face: a mouse, rat, or other small ...Furnaces, Air Conditioners, Air Handlers, Air Quality, Ductwork, Energy Efficiency, General HVAC, Home Maintenance
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What Do MERV Ratings Mean?Have you ever taken a close look at your HVAC filters when replacing them? If so, you may have noticed that each filter has a MERV rating -- and this number has ...Furnaces, Air Conditioners, Air Quality, Energy Efficiency, General HVAC, Home Maintenance
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Protect Your Family From Carbon Monoxide PoisoningIt’s home heating season, which means homeowners should be on high alert against carbon monoxide leaks. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas ...Furnaces
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Is Your Heating System Making You Ill?Most Americans rely on their heat and air conditioning systems to stay safe and comfortable. The harsh winters that hit much of the United States would not be ...Furnaces
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Bringing Heat to Your Finished BasementA finished basement can be a big upgrade to any home. You can use the reclaimed space for a family room, an office, an extra bedroom or even a separate ...Furnaces
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Federal Government Considers New Gas Furnace StandardsHold onto your heat and air conditioning system: New federal standards for gas furnaces could be on the way. The likely result of updated regulations would be ...Furnaces
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Using Biofuel To Heat Your HomeWhat if you could heat your home using vegetable oil? In fact, biodiesel is already a viable fuel for home heating, and homes that use an oil furnace can switch ...Furnaces
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Get Your Money’s Worth Out Of Your Heating SystemWe are officially entering winter, so here are some suggestions to help your heating system get you through the cold season to come. Picture this: It’s a cold ...Furnaces
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Finding The Right Furnace FilterIt's important to know how to properly maintain your heating and cooling system. You should call an HVAC professional for any repairs and to perform a yearly ...Furnaces
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