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Keeping My Power Bills Down

A few months after I moved into my home, I realized that the power bills were going to be sky high. The home had multiple levels but not very many ceiling fans or vents. I knew that I had to do something to make things right, so I contacted an HVAC contractor to get their advice. They told me that a ductless unit would help, so we installed one. This blog is all about keeping your power bills down, no matter where you live and no matter what your house is like. With a few little changes, you could protect your monthly budget.

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Three Ways To Improve Your Indoor Air Quality
Indoor air quality is often overlooked aspect of a healthy life. After all, if your indoor air is unsafe, it can cause all kinds of problems for you. Contaminants in the air you breathe can get into your lungs, irritate your respiratory system, and cause all sorts of health problems. So keeping your indoor air quality top-notch should be high on any homeowner's to-do list. Here are five ways to increase the indoor air quality in your home, whether you notice that it's lacking due to a specific problem (such as mold) or whether you are simply very sensitive to air quality due to allergies or asthma or for some other reason.

Stranger Things In Your Kitchen Drain
When you have a garbage disposal, you may find that you end up with some stranger things in your kitchen drain. While some of these things are more "normal" than you think, others should probably be examined by a plumbing professional. Here are just a few of the stranger things that plumbers have worked on and seen. Garbage Disposal on, Sludge in the Opposite Sink Sometimes some less-than-effective handymen, who are not real plumbers, install a garbage disposal in a way that links the plumbing from the disposal unit to the same pipe that takes wastewater down from both sinks.

No Ducts? No Problem. Your Options For Ductless Air Conditioning
Having ductwork seems like a natural prerequisite to having an effective air conditioning system. But not every home is able to accommodate the ductwork needed for a typical central air conditioner. Fortunately, there are several other options you can pursue when it comes to maintaining your home's cooling comfort. You can talk with a professional, like Pell City Heating & Cooling Inc, about the following alternatives. Window-Mounted Air Conditioner Window-mounted air conditioners are the proven go-to when it comes to central air conditioning alternatives.

Three Furnace Mistakes That Are Making Your Cold
You depend on your furnace to keep you warm through the long winter, which is why you need to make sure it is always in tip-top shape. Unfortunately, a simple mistake can increase the chances of a breakdown or compromise how well it heats. The following guide can help avoid three mistakes that could leave you in the cold. #1: Closing the wrong vents It's a common practice to close heating vents in rooms that aren't regularly used in an effort to run the furnace less and save money.

Three Bad Habits That Can Ruin Your Window AC
A window air conditioner can provide an adequate alternative if you don't have central air conditioning. The key to staying cool with a window unit is to maintain it properly. The following are three things that could be ruining your window AC, which could be the reason you aren't cooling down this summer. #1: Ignoring the filters Just like a central AC, your window units have air filters. These are typically located in the inside portion of the unit, behind the screen or gridded panel on the front.

Are Your Shingles Buckling? Get Answers To The Questions You May Have
Your roof plays an important role in protecting your home from outdoor elements. It helps prevent air from seeping out of your home and keeps water out of your space. However, if a roof is not in great condition, these issues can occur. If your shingles are beginning to buckle, something is wrong with your roof. But you may not know why this is occurring or what needs to be done to fix.

How To Use Temporary Pipe Wrap Solutions For Industrial Pipes
When there is a leak in industrial piping, replacing the pipe is the ideal solution. But in some cases, it is also possible that the problem can be solved through a pipe wrap system. Some pipe wrap systems can be purchased at a hardware store and there is also a DIY version if you have the right materials. Choosing The Right Pipe Wrap A pipe wrap is a product that can be purchased at hardware stores.

Your Thermostat Does More Than Regulate Your HVAC System: It Can Improve Your Sleep And Energy Level, Too
If you are like most people, you've probably heard a lot about saving on your energy costs by setting your thermostat low in the winter and higher in the summer. While the temperature setting on your thermostat does directly affect how much fuel you burn and can be an effective tool for conserving both energy and curtailing energy costs, it is not the only thing you should consider when you adjust the dial.

Water Heater Servicing For Rust Removal: 3 Tips To Get The Professionals In And Out Of Your Home In No Time
To prevent the inside surfaces of water heater tanks from rusting, sacrificial anodes are installed. These anodes basically corrode and get worn down before the water heater tank gets a chance to even begin to rust from the differences in electric potential between two metals. The condition of the sacrificial anode within water tank heaters with softeners should be checked out at least once every year or two years. You'll know that the water tank heaters are beginning to rust when the water supply becomes a reddish-brown hue, at which point, you'll need to hire a professional to clean out the rust in the water tank heaters and replace the sacrificial anode.

Think You Need a New Thermostat? Here's How You Can Make Sure
If the furnace and air conditioner act as the heart of your HVAC system, then consider the thermostat as the brain behind the operation. A thermostat failure can be a bit surprising, since it's the last part of your HVAC system you'd ever expect to suddenly stop working. If you think your HVAC system needs a new thermostat, here are some troubleshooting steps you can use to diagnose your thermostat.