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HVAC Tips for First-Time Homeowners
Congratulations! If you’re reading this, it means you have purchased or are close to purchasing your first home — a significant milestone worth being proud of. But with that new purchase also comes a whole new list of home improvement and renovation items to consider. One of the most integral parts of your home is…
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How To Find A Quiet HVAC System For Your Home
Based on the location of your system, as well as its size and features, the sound of your HVAC unit can impact on your quality of life at home. Homeowners want their house to be comfortable but not at the expense of peace and quiet. The right HVAC unit for your home should not drown…
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Energy-Efficient Homes Start at the Foundation
Energy-efficient homes extend beyond appliances and HVAC systems; they fundamentally begin with the home’s structure, particularly the foundation. In this article, we explore how the condition and insulation of a home’s foundation directly impact heating and cooling efficiency. From air sealing issues caused by foundation damage to the role of foundation insulation in energy conservation,…
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HVAC Register Installation: Where To Put It
Your HVAC unit’s air supply and return does a lot of behind-the-scenes work to keep your system working efficiently. It maintains air pressure, air quality, and air circulation through your home, and also helps your system work more efficiently. And that helps you save money. In this article, we tell you all you need to…
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Schematic Diagrams for HVAC Systems: What You Need to Know
Heating and cooling systems are packed with moving parts and electrical components — motors, capacitors, relays, compressors, switches, sensors, and refrigerant lines. HVAC system diagrams (also called schematics) help make sense of how all those pieces connect and work together. HVAC units are a lot like cars: many systems share similar components, but layouts and…
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Sometimes insulation and air sealing just aren’t enough to prevent temperature fluctuations in your home. Maybe you have an older house, or an addition that just isn’t as well ventilated. Whatever the reason, cold spots in your home can make things mighty uncomfortable when the weather turns wintry. You may be looking for ways to…
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What is a Fixed Point Contract?
When the time comes to sign a contract for your home improvement project, you will be presented with one of two types of contracts: a time and materials contract, or a fixed point—or fixed price—contract. A fixed price contract includes a detailed explanation of the costs for: Your fixed point contract should also go into…