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Myth or Fact: Does Closing Doors Help Reduce Heating and Cooling Costs?

Homeowners try all sorts of things to save money. Many of them work — but some of them don’t. Does closing doors help air conditioning and heating bills go down? This is a pretty common practice and seems reasonable, right? The real answer may surprise you. When You Close Doors… It makes sense that if you close off rooms you …

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Shining a Light on the SEER Rating: Truth vs. Myth

Are you in the market for an HVAC? Curious how good your old one is? The SEER rating gives you important information when making purchase decisions to help you find the right unit for your home. What You Need to Know About the SEER Rating What Does SEER mean? SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. Basically, it is a …

Why Won’t My Air Conditioner Do What I Tell It To?

IT’S A SCORCHER! In case you somehow managed to miss it, we just had a HOT weekend! Nearly triple digits kind of hot. The kind of hot where the air feels thicker and everything seems like it takes more effort than it should. Guess what? Your air conditioner feels the same way you do! Your AC is slaving away, pushing itself …

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Home’s duct systems as essential as that jolt of joe

I’ve become aware, sometimes painfully aware, that not all cups of coffee are created equal. Though sometimes I can look at the coffee and see something is off, it usually isn’t until it hits my taste buds that I realize all is not right with my cup of joe. And the cheaper the coffee, the more often I’m disappointed with …

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Recover From Working Out Better and 3 Other Reasons To Have A WiFi T-Stat

4 Amazing Reasons To Have A WiFi Thermostat Actually Program Your Thermostat. WiFi thermostats are easily programmed from your computer, tablet, or phone. Did I mention that it is easy to do? Some thought went into the user interface on these apps that make it so anyone can program a thermostat now. Most thermostats will automatically account for daylight savings …

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Does Your Home Get Hot Flashes?

How can I make my whole home comfortable? Is it possible for every room in my home to be exactly as I want it? Can my bedroom be cold at night, while my kid’s rooms are cool? Can the TV room be cool without freezing out the rest of the house? What about the back room that never seems to …

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Why Does It Feel So Sticky In Here?

What is wrong with my body OR What temperature should I set my AC thermostat to? “What temperature should I set my thermostat to?” This is a great question we hear often and not an easy one to answer. It would be easier to answer if it was asked like this: “Should I set the A/C to be comfortable or …

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Why Is My New Air Conditioner Disappointing Me?

7 Reasons New ACs Do Not Perform Buying a new air conditioner can be daunting, knowing these key items can help you prevent disappointment. Ensure the duct system is designed and installed correctly.  Ultimately, in a home, the purpose of an AC is to make us comfortable.  If the duct system is not sized or balanced correctly, the right air will …