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Your Guide to Buying a New Furnace

January 3, 2022

Buying a furnace is often looked at as a chore rather than something you look forward to, like buying a car or a new home. Regardless, it’s an important decision because it has lasting impacts on your home and your wallet. Use this as a guide to evaluate the options so that you know what you’re looking at when you meet with a furnace installer to discuss a quote. Fuel-Burning or Electric One of the first choices you’ll need to make is whether to install a fuel-burning or electric furnace. The electric option uses an electric resistance element to generate...

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4 Tips for Winterizing Your Heating System

December 16, 2021

When the temperature drops outside, you should be able to stay consistently warm in your own house without having to worry about sky-high energy bills or your heating system breaking down. However, if you keep the thermostat turned up all winter without taking steps to prepare your furnace, it’s going to be hard not to be stressed out about those things. Winterizing your heating system doesn’t have to be especially difficult or complicated, though, and employing these straightforward tips can go a long way toward providing your household with a comfortable and financially sound cold season. 1. Replace the Filter...

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Heating Options to Consider for Your Basement

November 17, 2021

Many homeowners refinish their basements and create a space for recreation, an office, or an extra family room. You need to have a reliable heating system that provides warmth during winter. The heating system should be cost-effective, easy to use, and efficient. If you are thinking about remodeling your basement or have noticed that your current heating system isn’t doing the job, the following are some heating options that you may consider for your basement. Basement Fireplace Fireplaces are cost-effective ways to warm your basement during winter. They are easy to install, if you have the technical know-how, and can...

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What Is a Thermostatic Expansion Valve?

October 20, 2021

A thermostatic expansion valve is a plumbing fixture that can be mechanical or electronic. It is usually found in an exterior wall of the property, and it conveys all the water used for heating and cooling to a central location, called the boiler house. A thermostatic expansion valve is commonly used to regulate pressure in a line to achieve the required pressure at any point along the pipe. For example, if you have a gas line that is being pressurized, but you have no idea where that pressure should be, then an expansion valve would be an ideal solution. The...

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Ordinary Wintertime Furnace Problems

September 15, 2021

As the cold winter season starts to return, it’s likely that you’ve scheduled your annual furnace maintenance. That’s a very important part of keeping your furnace in working order. However, malfunctions can still occur. As a homeowner, it’s a good idea to understand some of the most common furnace problems so that you can work to fix them more quickly so that your home doesn’t have to be without heat for too long. Dead Thermostat Batteries One of the most alarming issues that you may stumble across with your furnace this winter season is that your thermostat won’t turn on....

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AC Unit Installation: A Step-by-Step Guide

August 3, 2021

If you’re planning to have an AC unit installed, you’re probably wondering what really goes into it. Although you’re not installing it yourself, there are benefits to understanding the gist of the installation process. With knowledge of the building blocks that make AC units run, you can be more aware of potential future problems and more confident in the unit’s function. Without question, the process of installing an AC unit is quite complicated. However, with a little dedication, you can understand the basics of what the professionals are up to while they’re at work. Here’s a step-by-step guide to the...

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Common AC Problems in Summer

July 27, 2021

Climate change has been a common topic for quite some time now. Essentially, this has led to extremely high temperatures during summer. To keep your comfort during this period, you will need to ensure that your air conditioner is working as it should be. Typically, this is the time that you would want to keep a close eye on your air conditioning system units to ensure that you’re not blindsided. Usually, you can tell that something is wrong with your air conditioner if you experience cooling problems. However, due to the high amounts of heat and dust during summer, you...

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What Is the Ideal Temperature for Home Air Conditioning in the Summer?

June 28, 2021

There’s a lot of debate over what temperature to set your thermostat over the summer. The EPA suggests setting it to 78 degrees, but that may still be too hot, depending on your situation. Here are some things to consider when setting your thermostat to get the most from your system. Understanding Cooling Capacity Every air conditioner has a specific cooling capacity, measured in BTUs. What this tells you is the maximum amount of heat the system can transfer from inside your home or business to the air outside. Part of the capacity of your system is how low the...

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How Candles Affect Indoor Air Quality

May 16, 2021

Candles are often part of special celebrations, such as birthdays and holidays. Many people use them to create a relaxing or even romantic mood. For many people, the soft glow of a candle is a key part of mindfulness therapy and self-care. However, you might be surprised that burning certain types of candles could have a negative impact on your home’s indoor air quality. Keep reading to learn about the types of candles and how burning them could affect the quality of the air in your Camden, NJ, home. Types of Candles and Their Components There are three common types...

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Why is My Air Conditioner Making Noises?

April 6, 2021

During the height of summer, your AC is a lifesaver. It brings you relief and preserves your physical well-being. When it starts making some sort of strange noise, it’s a distress signal for both you and the equipment. The noise is alerting you that something is wrong, but you may not know what. It’s useful for a homeowner to be able to interpret the different noises that might come from an air conditioner and identify what each of them means. Here are some possible sounds that could come from your cooling equipment and the likely cause of each. 1. Loud...

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