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Your heating system breaks down during the coldest night of the year. What do you do? Before calling for an emergency repair, try troubleshooting heating problems first.
Continue ReadingBelieve it or not, the air in your home is likely much dirtier than the air outside, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Indoor air contains gaseous pollutants that include chemicals from household cleaners, combustion fuels, and the off-gassing of synthetic building materials like wood composites and carpeting. Particulate contaminants also are problematic, and these…
Continue ReadingThe good news is that your HVAC system came with a great warranty, so you’re probably covered in the event of a problem. The bad news is there are a few ways that you may void an HVAC warranty without even realizing it. Here are five mistakes that you want to avoid: Not Registering the…
Continue ReadingJust recently, local energy provider Xcel Energy announced a 6.3-percent rate increase for residential customers. For the averageTexas homeowner who uses an average of 1,000 kilowatt-hours of energy, that could add up to an additional $6.58 per month. That $6.58 doesn’t seem like a lot, but it can quickly add up over the course of…
Continue ReadingWinter energy bills can really strain a household budget. The lights are on longer because of shorter days; there are fewer nice days when you can turn off the heat and open the windows; and most activities, like cooking and staying entertained, are conducted indoors, so TVs and computers may be on longer. Anyway you…
Continue ReadingOnce the coldest months are here, maintenance on your home will be a much tougher task to tackle. This is because HVAC technicians are usually booked to the brim during this time of the year and the temperatures outside are unbearable. Beat the cold weather by tending to these fall home maintenance tasks right now.
Continue ReadingNow that summer is nearing the changeover to fall, it’s time to begin thinking about changes that you should make in your Panhandle home to start saving energy. The good news is that we’ve done some of the grunt work for you by compiling several helpful energy-saving tips that you can use this fall to help…
Continue ReadingConsider using ceiling fans for summer energy savings in your Dumas area home. You should be able to meet your home’s cooling needs with properly placed fans and save money on your energy bill. Ceiling fans are the most effective type of circulating fan, because they effectively move the air in a room, creating a draft.…
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A/C trouble often hits when temperatures soar. It’s the extra strain that causes problems to develop. If your air conditioner has stopped working properly, try these simple fixes before you call in a professional to take a look. Condenser Isn’t Running Check the power. Make sure the outdoor condenser/compressor is plugged in. Next, check the breaker…
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The air in your home probably isn’t as clean as you might think. Indoor air contains so many pollutants, including mold, dust mites, pollen, bacteria and viruses, that the federal EPA has listed household indoor air as one of the top five environmental hazards. Poor indoor air quality contributes to respiratory illnesses including asthma, allergies…
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