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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When making a heating system upgrade, you have two likely choices: natural gas heating and oil heating. Both are capable of keeping your home as warm as you’d like it. However, each has pros and cons which deserve some consideration before you make your final decision. Gas Heating Pros & Cons Advantages of Gas Heating Heating
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If you’re looking to replace your furnace this fall, and you’re hoping to get the highest combination of efficiency and comfort, one feature to consider is a variable speed fan. The blower fan on most furnaces runs at a constant speed and is either on or off, whereas a variable speed furnace can increase or decrease
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Are you having trouble with rising heat compromising the comfort of your upstairs living spaces? Here are some great tips to help ensure adequate airflow and comfort to your upstairs during these stuffy summer months. Start in the attic. Attic insulation will prevent heat trapping in the summer and will help keep the heat in during the
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When it comes to top name brands in the HVAC industry, Carrier has a long tradition of being at the top of its class. The parent company, UTC Climate, Controls & Security (UTC) provides technological products and services to the aerospace and building systems industry worldwide. Carrier itself was built around the invention by Willis
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