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How to Get Rid of Germs & Other Pollutants

This isn’t a story about knocking the novel coronavirus out of existence. We wish it were. But even without a pandemic, indoor air is, on average, twice as polluted as outdoor air. In fact, it can be up to five times more polluted. Here are just some of the contaminants you’re likely to inhale every…

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Zone Control Systems Reduce Utility Costs

With the American population steadily aging, here’s a scenario that’s becoming increasingly common. You and your spouse still live in the same home you raised your children in. Back then, it was chaos, but your own special brand of chaos. And now you have all those memories of a different time. You also have heating…

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Why You Should Clean or Replace Your AC Filter Often

What happens if you don’t clean out closets periodically? Not much other than, maybe, adding to the clutter. What happens if you don’t clean the outside of your windows? Again, not much, other than perhaps a tiny bit of impaired vision. But what happens when you don’t keep up with cleaning or replacing your air…

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Should I Repair or Replace My AC System?

If you have an air conditioning system that’s at least 10 years old, it’s hard not to ponder the “repair or replace” question. But here’s the thing: even though it’s still working, how would you compare its current performance to when it was first installed? Here’ a hint – on average, a 10-year old AC…

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What Size AC System Do I Need?

As air conditioning systems get “up there” in years, they gradually lose cooling power along with energy efficiency. When that time comes, it’s easy to forget how well it performed in the beginning. All you know for sure is that yours needs to be replaced. Or, maybe you’re ready to have central AC installed for…

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Should You Repair or Replace Your Furnace?

If your furnace or boiler is 10-15 years old, it’s already reached its average lifespan. If it’s even older and still working fine, consider yourself among the fortunate few. But here’s the thing: no matter how old it might be – even if it’s keeping you warm and comfortable – it’s won’t last forever. Is…

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How to Choose the Right Furnace

Furnaces are hard to part with. At first, we love them because they’re super reliable and everything its predecessor no longer was. As the years roll on, maybe you hold your breath a little once the heating system starts, hoping your furnace will engage and pick up where it left off. As even more time…

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How to Reduce Home Heating Costs

Keeping yourself warm and cozy all winter long can put a damper on your budget. So, how does a careful homeowner pay less with sacrificing indoor comfort? There are multiple ways to accomplish that goal; let’s examine a few. Upgrade to Programmable Thermostats Let’s say you enjoy 70 degrees and want to come home to…

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House Plants That Can Help Clean Your Air

Given how much time you spend indoors, certain things have become second nature to you. House smells that are uniquely yours you barely even notice anymore. Peeled paint around the kitchen window? Most of the time you can ignore it…until you go on a “let’s fix this!” frenzy. You also may be used to dry…

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Heating System Preventive Maintenance

Autumn is a great time of year in the Northeastern US. Lots of activities and things to look forward to, including weekend foliage hiking. It’s also the time to prepare your home for winter, especially when it comes to your family’s indoor comfort. One of the items on that checklist should be “have preventive maintenance…

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