Monthly Archives: February 2011

Easing Spring Allergies With These Indoor Air Quality Measures

By Eric Detmer | Published: February 28, 2011

Spring is coming, and that means allergy season is on the way.  You can’t control the air outside, but you can, and should, control the indoor air quality in your

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Whole-House Humidifier Cleaning And Upkeep

By Eric Detmer | Published: February 24, 2011

A whole-house humidifier can provide significant improvements in home comfort and health benefits for you and your family.  Maintaining proper humidity levels helps reduce shocks from static electricity, prevents dry

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Operating Tips For Programmable Thermostats

By Eric Detmer | Published: February 22, 2011

It’s winter and it’s cold. In these stormy months, everybody’s daily ritual is to walk out of the cold wind and into a warm house. The feel of warm carpet

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7 Energy Savings Tips To Help Keep Energy Costs Down

By Eric Detmer | Published: February 17, 2011

Many of us here in the Dayton area rely on home comfort systems to control temperature and humidity at home year-round, with an emphasis on winter heating. In order to

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How to Improve Indoor Air Quality

By Eric Detmer | Published: February 15, 2011

Indoor air pollution is a huge problem, since we spend 65% of our time indoors at home. Beyond health issues such as asthma and allergies, the long term effects of

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Whole House Humidification Systems Help Keep Costs Down, Comfort Up

By Eric Detmer | Published: February 10, 2011

Do you get allergies every winter when the wind starts blowing and the air begins to dry out? You might not be able to find comfort when outside, but you

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Heating Bills High? It May Be Time To Replace

By Eric Detmer | Published: February 8, 2011

Are your heating bills going through the roof lately? It may be time to start thinking about installing one of the new high efficiency furnaces. In recent years, high efficiency

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Air Filters Should Be Cleaned Or Changed Regularly To Maintain Efficiency

By Eric Detmer | Published: February 3, 2011

Homeowners who are concerned about maintaining effective operation over the life of their HVAC equipment and quality indoor air should know that air filters are an easy yet critical step.

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The Key To Efficiency And Reliability Is Preventive Maintenance

By Eric Detmer | Published: February 1, 2011

Experts report that heating and cooling equipment eat up the most energy in the average American home. Due to weather conditions in the Dayton area, the typical homeowner regularly uses

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