It's dead in the middle of winter. Your trusty furnace fails you, and you are stuck in the house with no heat until a heating repair professional can get through the snow and ice and help you out. It is not at all uncommon for heating emergencies to happen in the coldest parts of winter when home heating systems are under the most strain. However, if you are a little educated about keeping warm, you and your family should be okay.
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Although there is almost certainly plenty of visible activity in your home, the real action often happens beyond your normal range of vision: Behind the walls. The systems that are hidden just out of your sight are responsible for making your house as cozy as it is. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is central to your comfort, and good ductwork lies at the heart of everything. If you aren't aware of the signs that your ductwork isn't operating as it should, read through the symptoms below to determine if you need to give your own ductwork some TLC.
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Are you contemplating investing in a new central air conditioning unit and retiring the existing one? If you're having troubles making the decision, you're probably looking for some advice. Here, you'll find a few tips that can help you make an educated decision about this relatively large investment.
How many years of service has the existing central air unit provided you?
Generally speaking, a good, quality central air unit will provide you with 10, maybe 12 years of service before it begins causing all sorts of problems – that's if you've followed a good maintenance schedule.
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When it comes to a thermostat for your home, you have multiple options. The top three types of thermostats that you can put in your home are manual, programmable, or smart.
Manual
A manual or analog thermostat is the classic thermostat that has been part of most heating installations for decades. With a manual thermostat, you have to adjust the temperature on the thermostat manually every time you want it to change.
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If you're the owner of a rental property, you know firsthand how important it is to keep your property in good condition. You also know that the process of accomplishing this goal can be a bit of a challenge. Fortunately, there are ways to simplify the process, especially when it comes to your HVAC system. Learn some of the steps you can take to make managing your property's heating and cooling system easier.
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