A Whole-House or Portable Humidifier? 5 Secrets To Making The Right Choice

A humidifier is a sensible solution to dry indoor air in the winter — but should you get a whole-house or portable humidifier? A whole-house humidifier is attached directly to the blower in your furnace. A portable humidifier is a compact machine that you can move from room to room to use as needed. Here are five things you should consider before you make your purchase: Read More »

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Use Energy Recovery Ventilation To Easily Remedy 3 Common Problems

The purpose of energy recovery ventilation is to decrease energy costs and improve comfort in your home with the removal of stale air and moisture. Here’s a look at these three common problems, and how a ventilation system can provide a solution. Read More »

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A Geothermal Heating And Cooling System: How To Easily Select The Right Type For Your Home

A Geothermal Heating And Cooling System: How To Easily Select The Right Type For Your HomeWhen you’re considering the most efficient heating and cooling system for your home, a geothermal heat pump should definitely be on your list. Although the upfront costs are higher with these heat pumps, the low operational costs and long life provide serious incentives. Also, federal tax credits can offset 30 percent of the cost of the hardware and installation for geothermal systems through 2016. Read More »

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Furnace Upgrade: How To Maximize Your Investment With 3 Factors That Help Even The Smallest Budgets

On average, the typical homeowner spends about 40 percent of total energy usage on heating and cooling costs. Given the prevalence and importance of HVAC systems – not to mention the amount of money they cost to install, operate and maintain — you need to do your homework if you’re considering a furnace upgrade. Spending a little extra time on your due diligence and delving a little deeper beyond the basics can really pay off down the line, especially considering that the average furnace has a lifespan of 10 to 15 years. Read More »

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Duct Efficiency: Give High Energy Bills A Rest In 3 Easy Steps

Duct Efficiency: Give High Energy Bills A Rest In 3 Easy StepsAre you paying high energy bills? Your heating and cooling system may not be to blame. Instead, poor duct efficiency could be your problem. To put a stop to high energy bills, follow these three easy duct insulation steps. Read More »

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A Heat-Pump Thermostat: 3 Operational Tips To Maximize Results

Homeowners with heat pumps in the Louisville area may have energy-saving heat pumps to condition the air in their homes summer and winter. The kind of heat-pump thermostat you use can also dictate how much electricity the appliance consumes when you warm your home. One of the reasons a heat pump is so efficient is that it uses heat in the air as the medium for conditioning your air, rather than a fossil fuel for winter warming. Read More »

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Want To Reduce Heating Costs This Winter? Try These 10 Tips

With winter here, there’s no better time to consider ways to reduce heating costs. These 10 simple and easy tips can help you shrink your utility bills this winter without investing a fortune on new appliances and major renovations. Read More »

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Heat Pumps Offer High-Efficiency Heating & Cooling All Year Round

Heat Pumps Offer High-Efficiency Heating & Cooling All Year RoundAdvanced technology has created more efficient heat pumps, one of the best ways to heat and cool your home all year long. Older heat pumps were useful primarily in the southern states where heating demands are low, but the engineering advancements in the new units make it possible to use them where winters are colder. Read More »

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Ductless Mini Splits Are The Perfect Solution For Hard-To-Reach Spaces

For homes that can’t accommodate an ordinary heating and air conditioning duct system, ductless mini splits are an ideal alternative for those in search of a compact and convenient HVAC solution. These systems can be installed in homes that lack the space for other types of HVAC systems. Mini split systems are also an excellent way to extend home climate control to areas where it would be prohibitively expensive or otherwise impossible to extend ductwork. Ductless mini splits are an attractive solution, whether they are used as stand-alone systems or alongside standard ducted heating and cooling systems. Read More »

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Preventive HVAC Maintenance Is The Key To A Comfortable Winter

Preventive HVAC Maintenance Is The Key To A Comfortable WinterPreventive HVAC maintenance is necessary to make sure you are getting the ideal performance from your heating system this winter. Not only will it keep you and your family nice and cozy, it will make sure you don’t face any unexpected problems that could leave you without heating when you need it most. Read More »

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