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We have compiled a list of relevant and timely articles that focus on the Air Conditioning, Heating, Air Quality, Plumbing & Electrical Industry. We put these articles on our website in hopes that they would be helpful to other homeowners. Our library of articles is growing, so check back regularly to see "what's new" in the business. These articles are collected from press releases, industry affiliations and local news outlets.
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According to Energy Star, a division of the EPA, “Dirt and neglect are the #1 causes of heating and cooling system failure.” Most people wouldn’t dream of driving their car without performing regular oil changes and tune-ups.
Downloadable Air Cleaner, Humidifier, and Thermostat Product Manuals.
Today's gas and oil prices are so unpredictable, it's hard to know what next month's utility bill total might be. Combine that anxiety with the pressure to reduce greenhouse emissions and it's no wonder more homeowners are investing in the best green innovations they can buy.
Ideas, tips and tricks to lower your energy bill this winter.
As of January 2010, R-22 refrigerant, a HCFC (hydrochlorofluorocarbon), will no longer be manufactured. This refrigerant has been the refrigerant of choice for residential heat pump and air conditioning systems for over four decades.
There are a variety of health and environmental effects that are caused by poor air quality. According to the EPA, asthma is a growing public health problem with about 23 million people suffering from asthma, 6.8 million of which are children. Other problems caused by poor air quality are rhinitis, bacteria, sinusitis, dust and dirt build-up, excessive molds and mildew, smoke, increased utility bills (decreased air flow) and unpleasant fumes and odors. Fifty percent of illnesses, such as colds and flu, allergies and asthma, are caused or aggravated by mold, mildew, bacteria and fungi according to the American College of Allergists.
Power outages or blackouts can happen for a number of reasons; thunderstorms, fire, tornados, earthquake, hurricane, high-energy consumption, accidents, overused power grids and human error. Power outages are especially dangerous during times of extreme temperatures and when the health of you or a family member is in jeopardy due to the need for uninterrupted electricity to power a medical device or keep medicine cold. It can also cost you money in damaged electronics and ruined food. The bottom line is that the safety and comfort of your family is at risk during a power outage.
According to the National Severe Storm Laboratory, lightning is the most dangerous and frequently-encountered weather hazard that most people experience each year.
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, during a typical year, home electrical problems account for 67,800 fires, 2,305 injuries, 485 deaths, and $868 million in property losses. They also report that most electrical wiring fires start in the bedroom. Stoves, ovens, dryers, central heating units, televisions, and radios are the most common culprits in electrical fires. There are some basic tips that homeowners can do to improve the electrical safety of their homes.
