We have all been made painfully aware that our utility costs are on the rise. Our bills have increased considerably since last year, or even last month. I think we can all agree that they will increase even more, and more, and more. But there are ways to decrease your energy usage. One of them…
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It is usually many years before homeowners have to deal with replacing their heating or cooling equipment, so here are some tips on what homeowners should look for to avoid costly mistakes. Choose a reliable contractor with a valid State Contractors License. Check with the Contractors State License Board at 1-800/321-CSLB(2752). Make sure that permits…
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A popular type of Air Conditioning system uses an outdoor condensing unit coupled with an indoor evaporator coil. The coil is mounted down stream of a furnace located in a closet or attic. Split-System Heat Pumps are similar but they incorporate a blower to move the air instead of a furnace. In a properly operating…
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I hope that 2004 was a good year for all of you, and I wish you good luck, and good health, throughout the upcoming year. During this past year, I have analyzed several hundred heating and cooling systems. I truly don’t enjoy telling a homeowner that their old heating or cooling system needs to be…
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