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Protect Your Home During Tropical Storm SeasonWith hurricane season fast approaching, it’s important to take steps to protect your home from potential damage. From high winds and heavy rains to storm surges ...Home Life, General HVAC, Home Maintenance
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The Heat Index: How It's Calculated and What It Means for YouYou've probably heard someone say, "It's not the heat; it’s the humidity!" It's more than a little annoying; it's also right. Humidity is a significant factor ...Home Life, Air Quality, General HVAC
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Geothermal Energy Facts Everyone Should KnowThe U.S. leads the world in geothermal energy generation, and there’s plenty of room to increase output. As millions of homeowners and businesses explore ...Home Life, Energy Efficiency, General HVAC, Home Maintenance
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How Often Should You Change a Humidifier Filter?Humidifiers increase indoor humidity to keep your home comfortable and healthy. Throughout the heating season, millions of Americans use portable or whole-home ...Home Life, Air Quality, General HVAC, Home Maintenance
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May is Electrical Safety Month: What You Need to KnowHome Life, General HVAC, Home Maintenance
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May Is Asthma and Allergy Awareness MonthFor more than two decades, with spring in full bloom, May has served as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. This is a critical time to spread the word ...Home Life
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Is April Bad for Allergies? It Depends.Depending on where you live and what triggers your symptoms, you can get allergies in April or even earlier in the year! If you're already getting that familiar ...Home Life, Air Quality, General HVAC
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Conservation Guide for a Healthier EarthWhile Earth Day serves as an important reminder to take care of the planet and make conscious choices about energy consumption, sometimes it’s hard to know ...Home Life, Air Quality, Energy Efficiency, General HVAC, Home Maintenance
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Do Air Vent Deflectors Work?Even well-maintained HVAC systems can struggle to eliminate hot or cold spots in your home. Using air vent deflectors, also known as air vent diverters, ...Home Life, Air Handlers, General HVAC, Home Maintenance
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How You Can Tell You Need a HumidifierThere’s a renewed focus on maintaining healthy indoor air quality in public spaces and at home. Using a humidifier is one way to keep indoor humidity levels in ...Home Life
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Why You Need a Kitchen Exhaust Fan at HomeKitchen exhaust fans provide much-needed ventilation where it matters most. Both gas and electric stoves cause airborne irritants and traces of smoke that can ...Home Life, Air Handlers, General HVAC
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Do Energy-saving Window Coverings Work?Choosing the right window treatments can lower your heating and cooling bills. From simple blinds and curtains to specialized window attachments, there are ...Home Life, Energy Efficiency, General HVAC
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Is Winter Getting Shorter?Ask a Nordic skier, a snowboarder, or anyone who loves the snow, and they'll tell you right away: winter is getting shorter. So, you’re not alone if you’ve ...Home Life, General HVAC
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How to Eliminate Germs and Odors Using PCO PlusWhen we think about clean living, we also need to think about indoor air quality. What is Indoor Air Quality? Indoor air quality refers to the quality of your ...Home Life, Air Quality, Ductwork, General HVAC
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What is Black Mold?Is Black Mold Dangerous? – What You Need to Know Black mold, or Stachybotrys chartarum, is a toxic mold that produces harmful airborne contaminants. Homeowners ...Home Life, Air Quality, General HVAC
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Why is My Heating Bill So High?Why Is My Heating Bill So High? You're not alone if you've noticed home heating prices creeping up this winter. Increased fuel prices, rising demand, and supply ...Home Life, Energy Efficiency, General HVAC, Heat Pumps, Thermostats
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When to Switch to Emergency HeatHeat Pumps: When to Switch to Emergency Heat If your home is a bit chillier than usual, it might be time to utilize the emergency heat setting on your ...Home Life, Energy Efficiency, Heat Pumps
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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 ...Home Life, Furnaces, General HVAC, Heat Pumps, Home Maintenance
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HVAC Gifts for the Holiday SeasonThe Best HVAC Gifts for the Techy People on Your List It’s no surprise that HVAC gifts are perfect for anyone who loves technology. Smart devices offer ...Home Life, Air Quality, General HVAC, Thermostats
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Should I Insulate My Garage? – Energy-Savings BenefitsShould I Insulate My Garage? If you spend time in the garage, heat your garage in the winter (or believe your attached garage is affecting your home’s heating ...Home Life, Energy Efficiency, General HVAC, Home Maintenance
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What Is the Coldest City in the World? (And Would You Live There?)The 500 or so residents of Oymyakon, Russia, have earned a frigid reputation as the coldest place to live in the world. On an especially nippy day in 1924, the ...Home Life, General HVAC
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How to Insulate a Fireplace and Chimney to Improve EfficiencyHow to Insulate a Fireplace and Chimney (and Why You Should) Insulating your fireplace and chimney can improve energy efficiency while the fire is hot and ...Home Life, Energy Efficiency, General HVAC, Home Maintenance
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When Should I Turn My Heat on for the Season?When Should I Turn My Heat On? When to turn on the heat is a hot topic in many households as fall blends into winter. There isn’t a set rule governing the best ...Home Life, Boilers, General HVAC, Heat Pumps, Thermostats
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What Is Hygge? - How to Get Cozy This Winter, No Matter Where You AreWhat Is Hygge? Hygge is a Danish word (it’s tough to pronounce ) that describes the feeling of peaceful quiet contentment. It’s an integral part of Danish ...Home Life
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Do Internal Walls Need to Be Insulated?Is It Worth Insulating Internal Walls? Depending on your home’s floor plan and HVAC system efficiency, there may be more cost-effective ways to reduce your ...Home Life, Energy Efficiency, General HVAC, Home Maintenance
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Geothermal Home Heating & Cooling: The Pros and Cons for HomeownersWhat Is Geothermal Heating and Cooling? Geothermal technology for homes has improved rapidly in recent years. Improved efficiency makes geothermal a much more ...Home Life, Energy Efficiency, General HVAC, Heat Pumps
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What Is the Hottest Place in The US? – Amazing Heat RecordsTurn Up the AC: The Hottest Places in the US From sea to shining sea, the United States enjoys a variety of climates and very different weather patterns. During ...Home Life
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This Is Cool: The Best Sprinkler Games for Kids to PlayThe Ultimate List of Sprinkler Games for Kids Even the most creative parents eventually run out of fun activities for their kids. When temperatures rise and the ...Home Life
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Knowing When and How to Upgrade Your HVAC SystemAC and Furnace Upgrades: The Best Options for HVAC ROI If you want to get the most for your money, carefully consider your future HVAC needs. By understanding ...Home Life, General HVAC, Home Maintenance
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Fun Activities for Hot Summer Days – Ways to Beat the HeatFun Family Activities for Hot Summer Days If the kids (or you!) need to burn off some energy, parents can usually point them toward the backyard for a couple of ...Home Life
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3 Ways to Keep Dogs (and All Pets!) Cool in SummerDog Days of Summer: How to Keep Pets Cool on Hot Days As summer heats up, pet owners are looking for ways to keep their dogs and cats comfortable. It's ...Home Life, Air Conditioners
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How to Tell If Your AC Unit Has MoldIt usually starts with a smell. Mold in your AC unit or AC vents may not be visible, but the steady buildup of mold can spread mold spores that cause nasal ...Home Life, Air Conditioners, Air Quality, Ductwork, General HVAC, Home Maintenance
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How to Beat Summer AllergiesSummer allergies can make enjoying your favorite activities much more challenging. To reduce summer allergy symptoms, take preventative measures. Use all the ...Home Life, General HVAC
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How to Control Indoor Dust and Dander LevelsHow to Control Indoor Dust and Dander Are you starting to sniffle? Indoor dust and dander can sometimes get more bothersome in the spring and summer. With more ...Home Life
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Cleaning Tips for Kids: Getting Kids to Clean Up and Create Healthy HabitsAll your day-to-day cleaning tasks would be easy if your kids could clean up after themselves. Parents have always struggled to get their pride-and-joys to put ...Home Life
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When Does Allergy Season Start?When Does Allergy Season Start? The Answer Can Vary Depending on what you’re allergic to and where you live, allergy season can start as early as April or as ...Home Life, General HVAC
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FREE PRINTABLE: Valentine’s Day CardsValentine’s Day is almost here… don’t get caught without a card for your family members, loved one,… or your favorite HVAC Technician ! We’ve made it easier for ...Home Life
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How Has Smart Technology Changed HVAC?Smart technology has left no industry untouched, and HVAC is no different. Smart technology has improved energy efficiency and reduced the costs of heating and ...Home Life, General HVAC, Thermostats
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Home Air Circulation Ideas to Stay Comfortable!Air circulation can play an important role in how comfortable your home is throughout the year. We’ve put together a few home air circulation tips to help you ...Home Life, Air Handlers, Ductwork
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How to Make the Tank to Tankless Water Heater ConversionTank to Tankless Water Heater Conversions: All You Need to Know One of the hot topics in the world of HVAC has been the growing popularity of tankless water ...Home Life, Home Maintenance
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How Efficient Are Pellet Stoves? More Than You Might Think!Wood pellet stoves are an efficient way to heat your home and reduce your reliance on a gas or electric heating system. Pellet stoves are certified to be ...Home Life
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All About Fireplace EfficiencyThe ambiance of a fireplace is tough to beat on a cold winter’s night. The warm glow adds character to your home, but how much does it contribute to your home ...Home Life
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4 Tips to Prepare the Best Ever Holiday PartyThe first recorded Christmas celebrations occurred in 336 CE in the Roman Empire. Hannukah is even older, being celebrated in the 2nd century BCE. The winter ...Home Life, Thermostats
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How To Reset a Carbon Monoxide Detector & Perform TestingHow to Reset a Carbon Monoxide Alarm and Test It Carbon monoxide detectors are sensitive devices designed to trigger an alarm if there are dangerous levels of ...Home Life
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Can Dogs Detect Carbon Monoxide?Dogs have long been credited with incredible skills, from sensing changes in the weather to knowing exactly what their owners are thinking. One skill sometimes ...Home Life
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It's Baby Safety Month -- HVAC Tips to Keep Baby SafeSeptember is Baby Safety Month and the perfect opportunity to have your HVAC or furnace unit inspected and serviced, especially with Fall just around the ...Home Life
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Cool and Comfy: This Is the Ideal Room Temperature for BabyCool and Comfy: The Ideal Room Temperature for Baby From installing baby gates to block your little one from tumbling down the stairs to inserting child outlet ...Home Life
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Five Tips to Save Money on Air Conditioning This SummerThis summer, more than ever, households across the country are looking to cut costs. For many, that may mean looking at their HVAC system to see where they can ...Home Life, Air Conditioners, Energy Efficiency
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Homeowner’s Guide to Preparing for a Summer PartyNothing says summertime more than a gathering of family and friends to enjoy the weather, grill some food and make new memories. After 2020, the prospect of ...Home Life, Air Conditioners
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The Best Plants for Indoor Air QualityAdding plants to your home is a great way to bring the outdoors in, add a beautiful pop of color and create a comfortable living space. However, at One Hour ...Home Life
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The Homeowner's Guide to Pet SafetyThere are few things in life comparable to the joy a pet can bring. They are our constant companions, our friends, our therapists, and our “fur-babies.” We’d do ...Home Life
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How to Prepare Your HVAC System Before a Vacation or TripThere are few things quite as thrilling as preparing for a family vacation or highly anticipated trip. The excitement is almost as good as the vacation itself. ...Home Life
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Spring Cleaning: Prepare Your HVAC (And Home) for Warm Weather [Printable Checklist]Springtime has traditionally been a season of flinging open the doors and windows and undertaking the task of giving your home a deep clean. Spring cleaning as ...Home Life
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Test Your HVAC IQHave you ever thought to yourself…’Wow! I know a lot of general information about HVAC … I wish there were some way to put all of my trivial knowledge to the ...Home Life
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Six Valentine’s Day Cards to Show Love to Our HVAC TechniciansAt One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning we love our technicians and wanted to share our affections with the world this Valentine’s Day! They work hard to give ...Home Life, General HVAC
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Take Your Home Workout Space to the Next LevelWorking out at home can have a lot of benefits, such as saving money, the ability to exercise on your own schedule, and the convenience of not having to travel ...Home Life
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Our Top 10 Tips of 2020Throughout 2020, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning has been educating our consumers on their HVAC systems while also giving tips and tricks in keeping ...Home Life, General HVAC, Home Maintenance
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Holiday Gifts the Whole Family Can EnjoyWhen it comes to holiday shopping, have you considered gifts for the whole family? It can often be challenging to buy the right thing for everyone in your ...Home Life
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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 ...Home Life, Furnaces, Heat Pumps
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How to Clean SweatersThis blog is brought to you by our sister brand, The Cleaning Authority, who provides detailed house cleaning and sanitizing services across the United States ...Home Life
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5 Tips to Avoid Fleas This WinterIt’s almost that time of year to start using your heating system! But, did you know that your family might not be the only ones enjoying the warmth inside this ...Home Life
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How to Keep the Outside… OutsideIt won’t be long until fall leaves are falling to ground and getting stuck on your shoes and getting on your carpets. And if you get snow in your area, then ...Home Life
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VIDEO: Celebrate National Tell a Joke DayAugust 16 is National Tell a Joke Day! At One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, we take our work seriously, but can always enjoy a good laugh as well! Watch the ...Home Life
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FREE PRINTABLE: Simplify Your Life Week ChecklistThe first week of August is Simplify Your Life Week! As life gets busier and busier, we could all use a little simplicity. We partnered with our sister brand ...Home Life
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Make Your Window Treatments Work for YouWindow treatments throughout your home are key to each room’s décor. But, did you know that you can also use your window treatments to help keep your room ...Home Life
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Surviving the Summer HeatWe Love Summer! Who doesn’t love spending the day outside when the sun is shining and the warm temperatures come in? But, we also know there are few better ...Home Life, Air Conditioners
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Easy Ways to Keep CoolThe dog days of summer are approaching. Are you ready? We know your air conditioner will be hard at work keeping you cool, but there are also some things you ...Home Life
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The Best Houseplants for Your HomeHaving houseplants in your home can make for great décor, but have you ever considered the other benefits of these plants? Some plants can actually help to ...Home Life, Air Quality
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VIDEO: Keep Your Home Comfortable with PetsWe love our furry friends, but sometimes, we just don’t love ALL that fur and hair. You can’t turn a blind eye to the pet hair on your furniture or clothes, but ...Home Life
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Celebrate Haiku Day!In case you need the refresher from grade school, a Haiku is a short form Japanese poem. They consist of three lines with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5. Haikus ...Home Life
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UVC Sterilization SystemsUVC Sterilization Systems use UV lamps to help clean the air by reducing or eliminating airborne pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, and organic material. ...Home Life, Air Quality, Home Maintenance
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Four Oft-Forgotten Things You Should Clean This SpringSpring cleaning. What exactly does it include? For you, maybe it’s scrubbing your baseboards, and for your neighbor, it’s sorting through old papers. Most ...Home Life, Air Quality
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How to Keep Your Home LuckySometimes, it might feel like you can’t catch a break as a homeowner… it’s one thing after another. With Saint Patrick’s Day right around the corner, we started ...Home Life
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10 Simple Tips to Keep Your Home WarmAt One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning , our comfort specialists are here to help ensure that you’re not left in the cold this winter. Our team can perform ...Home Life, Home Maintenance
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January is Hot Tea Month!At One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning , your comfort is our number one priority. And, nothing is more cozy than cuddling up with a cup of tea. That’s why we’re ...Home Life
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New Year’s Resolutions The Whole Home Can Benefit FromAs we begin the new year, it’s time to think about a resolution if you don’t already have one. Or, maybe you’ve already abandoned your resolution… This year, we ...Home Life
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