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Air Conditioning

Keep cool and comfortable with these tips to improve AC efficiency,  smart air conditioner steps to prevent breakdowns, plus ways ceiling and whole-house fans can reduce cooling costs

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Return Air Vent Missing

We purchased a house about 10 years ago and since have found several significant problems. It was inspected as part of the purchase, and none of these issues were identified.  One that I just noticed recently is that several  rooms do not have return air vent ducts to the furnace.  Some have registers that are …

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Mini-Split Ductless: Good for Heating and A/C?

I’m looking into putting central air and heat into my home and I was hoping to get your opinion on mini-split ductless systems. My last company to give me an estimate suggested the Mitsubishi Mr. Slim system but I know nothing about them and it would be almost twice the price of the traditional duct …

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A Homeowner’s Guide to the EPA’s 2020 Freon Phaseout

As temperatures rise and air conditioners begin to blast, homeowners have no need to fear the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2020 Freon Phaseout.  January 2020 marks the EPA mandate to end production of Freon (also known as HCFC-22 and R-22), the primary refrigerant chemical used in residential air conditioning units that has been found to have …

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Green Strategies for Heating, Cooling & Comfort

ith good planning and attention to basic maintenance, the best home comfort can also be the most efficient. Here’s how to get both!

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Air Conditioning Ducts Leaking Water: Prevent Condensation

I have a leak from my ceiling in my hallway.  Last fall I had two plumbers come out to diagnose the problem and neither could find a leak.  The last plumber suggested that I call an air duct contractor as there was a drip from the air duct pipe leading from my dryer to the …

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LG SmartThinQ Technology Keeps You Cool & Connected

With warmer weather right around the corner, now is the time to start evaluating whether or not your cooling system is working efficiently for you and your personal needs. Maybe you have one room that is constantly hot and unbearable? Or maybe there is a constant battle of the thermostat setting? LG SmartThinQ Technology delivers just that. …

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HVAC System Checklist for Safe, Efficient Operation

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, or HVAC, is an essential system to any home. However, it’s also one that needs very consistent maintenance.  By its very nature, HVAC systems can build up combustion deposits on burners, or clog coils with duct and if not maintained, can become inefficient, fail, or at worse even become very …

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HVAC Tune-Ups You Can Totally Do Yourself

When you look at the monthly expenses of running a house, apartment or condo, the cost of heating and cooling is near the top.  HVAC,  which is contractor-speak for Heating, Cooling & Air Conditioning,  is expensive to run and requires regular heating service and is vital for comfort and even health.  Having heat or air …

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5 Heating and Cooling Repair Projects You Should Never Do, and 5 You Can

Today’s homeowners are more empowered than ever before. A few clicks can lead you to an inspiring story of a DIY kitchen renovation, or the tale of someone who has successfully re-laid a brick driveway. In many cases, handy homeowners can save money by taking on home improvement projects themselves. But projects like heating and …

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HVAC Ducts Sweat in Summer

Hey, I live in southern Kentucky. During the summer months I have condensation dripping off the HVAC in the crawl space. What can I do about that? The crawl space is concrete block with vents on all sides of house and has black plastic on the ground.

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Air Conditioning Options: Choosing the Air Conditioning System That is Right for You

I would like to install air conditioning on the 1st floor of my 2 story home.  I have casement style windows that swing out so I can’t install a window unit. I could install central air, but I don’t use the 2nd floor of the house.  The windows are 10 yr old Anderson.  Should I …

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Save Money on Air Conditioning Cost with this AC Checklist

Find out how to Lower Home Cooling Costs and improve air conditioning efficiency. Learn important air conditioning efficiency maintenance tips to reduce cooling costs and improve home comfort with popcorn ceiling textured.

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Key Heating and Cooling System Maintenance for Home Owners

Learn how to keep your HVAC system in good shape for the season. Here’s what should be included in a furnace or air conditioning system tune up.

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Solutions for Common Heating and Cooling System Problems

Heating and cooling system maintenance can prolong the life of your heating and cooling equipment.  Learn what should be included in a heating and cooling system check up and how heating and cooling system maintenance can prevent future problems with your furnace or air conditioner.

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Filtereasy.com Makes It Easy to Maintain Clean and Healthy Indoor Air

It’s important to change your air filters on a regular basis. Unfortunately, finding the right filters and remembering when to change them has always been a hassle. FilterEasy.com does the work for you. The site helps you find the right size filter for your home, and delivers those filters right to your door, exactly when you need to change them.

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Attic Ventilation: Impact on Air Conditioning Costs

Does opening the door to the attic have a affect on the AC efficiency in the house? In the hot weather, I keep my 2 garage doors open and the back rear door to get air flow to keep the garage cool in the Arkansas summers. I also have a screen door to the attic which has …

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Why Isn’t My Air Conditioning Working/Keeping the House Cool?

I have an issue with my cold air return. I don't think it's working (or at least isn't working right). My air conditioning seems to run constantly in the summer, yet the house doesn't seem cool. The cold air return is upstairs, in a hallway with 3 bedrooms and a bathroom off it. When I …

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Should You Get a Central Air Conditioning System?

Ultimate checklist for buying a central AC system and factors to consider including size, AC compressor, power and duct work that goes with a central AC system.

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How To Reduce Moisture With HVAC System

I have a 3-story house with a basement. The home has 3 zones of HVAC. Lately I've noticed a musty smell in the stairways which do not have vents and are not air conditioned. The the hallways on the sleeping floors have the same musty smell.  I assume this comes from moisture.  How can I …

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Don’t Sweat It: Tips to Boost Home Cooling Comfort This Summer

When you need your home to be an oasis from the heat, it’s important to make sure your air conditioning equipment is functioning to the best of its ability. Otherwise, it’s wasting electricity and money. Here’s a rundown of various home cooling options and tips on how to get the optimum performance out of each one.

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Haier’s Serenity Series Air Conditioners Offer Quiet Cooling Power

Thanks to Haier’s Serenity Series air conditioners, relief from summer heat doesn’t have to come at the price of your peace and quiet. Haier’s ESAQ406P and ESAQ408P window air conditioners are the quietest on the market in their respective BTU sizes, and offer multiple features that let you personalize your cooling comfort.

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How Can I Tell if my AC is Leaking Freon?

What is the better way to check a freon leak – a dye test, or an electronic device? I have had about five pounds of freon leak over the past nine months. My home warranty plan refuses to send out another company to check for the leak using the dye test.  They say “wait 60 …

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Save Money, Save Energy with Hunter Ceiling Fans

Learn how to can save both money and energy by using a Hunter ceiling fan to help cool your home during the summer months.  You can set your AC thermostat six degrees higher and still feel cool with a ceiling fan.  Ceiling fans can also be used to circulate heated air during the winter. 

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Refrigerant Leaks: How to Avoid Risks and Exposure with Your Hvac System

Find out why HVAC systems leak refrigerant, understand what the risks are of refrigerant leaking and learn how to stop refrigerant from leaking out of an air conditioning system.

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