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New Furnaces – Move to High Efficiency and Get Money Back

no@spam.com (James Barry) — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 06:00:00 PST

A new furnace is a major investment, but various federal and provincial government incentives are helping homeowners offset a good portion of the costs. Before installing your new furnace, be sure to have a home energy audit done by a qualified firm.

Air Duct Cleaning: The Right Equipment is Key

no@spam.com (Amy Nutt) — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:30:00 PST

Nearly every home and industrial building has air ducts. We rarely think about them, but the truth is, when left uncleaned, these important ducts could be promoting poor health and respiratory conditions.

Central Gas Heating

no@spam.com (Florence Gasket) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 04:30:00 PST

Central heating refers to the internal heating system, in which heating is conducted through air vents or radiators that are connected to a central heating source. Central heating is usually cheaper than other forms of heating.

Preventive Maintenance For Air Conditioners

no@spam.com (Diego Milvano) — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 09:30:00 PDT

To keep a home comfortable during the hot summer months, an air conditioning unit is a necessity to have. The challenge of having an air conditioning unit installed at home is the same as with most other major appliances; sooner or later, something is going to break down.

How to Clean Your Air Conditioning Ducts and Vents

no@spam.com (Seomul Evans) — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:30:00 PDT

Sometimes we take the simple act of breathing for granted. We don't have to worry about it or think about it, it happens automatically.

7 Tips to Increase the Longevity of Your Split Air Conditioner

no@spam.com (Roberto Sedycias) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 11:30:00 PDT

The global warming has wrecked havoc on the earth as the temperature is rising and touching a new high every year. The people across the globe are suffering from the ill effects of global warming.

Conserve by Installing a New Thermostat

no@spam.com (Jim Ames) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 07:00:00 PDT

If you plan to save some money on your heating and cooling bills, consider a new thermostat. You can pick up one that doesn't cost too much online or at a local hardware with automatic settings.

Professional vs. DIY Duct Cleaning

no@spam.com (Amy Nutt) — Thu, 15 May 2008 01:00:00 PDT

Air ducts are used in the home for distributing the air heated by furnaces or cooled by air conditioners to the entire house. These ducts tend to be made of metal and run along the floor joists which means that you can only see them when you are in the basement.

How To Change Your Furnace Filter Or Air Conditioning Filter

no@spam.com (Bill Whitworth) — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 06:30:00 PST

Analogous to change in technology and the ever-increasing pollutants in the atmosphere, home air filtering technology has undergone a massive change. Today, many home air filters are layered with chemicals for killing the mold and dust spores, and sanitizing the filter to dispel impurities.

Heating Safety - Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

no@spam.com (Wolfe Plumbing) — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 00:30:00 PDT

Carbon Monoxide poisoning is a serious safety concern associated with your gas or oil burning furnace, kerosene heater or wood-burning stove. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas produced by the incomplete combustion of fuels.