If you want to make your garage more comfortable, air conditioning can certainly help. If you keep a refrigerator or freezer running in your garage, there are also practical reasons for adding air conditioning. Without it, these appliances may overheat when running on hot days. Here is how to air condition a garage Add insulation Unless you intend […]
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Programmable thermostats can help you reduce your energy bill, but only if you program them wisely. By varying the temperature setting a few degrees to match changing needs day or night, you can save the most. Here are tips for choosing the best thermostat settings for summer. Setting the thermostat for when you are home Most
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When it comes to the furnace in you Fairfax home, efficiency matters. The more efficient your heating system, the lower your energy bills. To calculate a furnace’s energy cost, you need to consider both the type of gas it burns and the electricity required to operate the unit’s blowers and controls. Furnace Efficiency Ratings How effective a
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Are you confused by the many HVAC terms your contractor uses when repairing or installing home comfort equipment? Get in on the conversation by learning the top nine HVAC terms every homeowner should be comfortable using. SEER:Â Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. Air conditioners earn higher SEER ratings if they operate more efficiently. SEER 13 is the
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When it comes to purchasing an air filter, you may be tempted to spend more money on a high efficiency model. But does it really help keep your home’s air cleaner than a lower efficiency model? Air filter efficiency is rated by the Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value, better known as MERV. This rating is determined by
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Like most other people, you probably look forward to pulling into your driveway after a long day of work. Your home is your personal sanctuary, where you get to kick up your feet and relax with your family. But that relaxation can come to an abrupt halt when your HVAC system goes kaput in the
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Are you shopping for a heating system for your home? If so, you’re probably finding that heating systems are more advanced today than ever before, which means that your new equipment can keep you far more comfortable and run much more efficiently than your present system. Heating systems made today are cleaner and greener than
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With the approach of winter in the Fairfax area, it is time to think about your utility costs during the coldest months. If you are due for a furnace replacement, you may want to consider investing a little more money up front for an efficient furnace featuring two-stage heating. Such systems offer several advantages over traditional models.
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Your furnace gets a long summer vacation from heating duties, but once winter is on its way, it better be blowing warm air! Have you turned on your furnace just to find cold air is blowing out of the vents when the heat is on? As frustrating as this may be, the answer may be
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If you are like most people in Virginia, your home is either heated with a boiler or furnace. The difference between the two is that furnaces warm the air and then disperse that air though the house while boilers utilize water to provide steam for heating purposes or to provide hot water. The efficiency of furnaces and
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