Monthly Archives: December 2013

Changing the Direction of Ceiling Fans

2024-02-07T23:10:02+00:00Comfort|

Did you know that you can use your ceiling fans to significantly reduce your heating and cooling costs? Cooling might be obvious but a ceiling fan rotating in the proper direction can help you save on heating as well. As long as the blades have been installed correctly, when rotating clockwise they push the air

Affects of Poor Air Quality

2024-02-07T23:10:02+00:00Indoor Air Quality|

Positive indoor air quality can be tough to maintain during the winter months when the house is closed up tight. But it is important to do everything you can to keep your home healthy. Immediate effects of poor indoor air quality can be seen after just a single exposure and include headaches, dizziness, fatigue, and

Oil Furnace Troubleshooting

2024-02-07T23:10:02+00:00Furnaces|

First, let’s talk about oil filters. You need to change or clean your oil filter at the very least before the start of the heating season as well as halfway through the season. It is best to do it three or four times to ensure optimum efficiency. Here’s how to clean or replace the filter: First,

Gas Furnace Pilot Light

2024-02-07T23:10:02+00:00Furnaces|

Gas furnaces typically run better than oil burners in terms of operational difficulties and they also burn cleaner because of the type of fuel used – natural gas and propane. In fact, the problems that affect gas furnaces typically involve the furnace’s thermocouple, the pilot light, or some component of the electrical system. Leaks are

And The Winners Are…

2024-02-07T23:10:20+00:00Indoor Air Quality|

The 3 lucky winners of the Nest Protect Smoke and CO Detector are: – Jeffrey Feldman – Tony Lea – John & Karen Harder You have each won! Details about claiming your Nest should be sent to you. Congratulations and keep and eye out for our next giveaway draw!

How Boilers Work

2024-02-07T23:10:20+00:00Boilers|

In essence, a boiler is a sealed vessel in which water or other fluid is heated. The vapor from this fluid leaves the boiler and is spread throughout your home as a heat source. Using a boiler is a way to transfer stored energy from the fuel source to the water in the boiler, and

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