Monthly Archives: May 2011

Heat Pumps For Cold Climates: Reverse Cycle Chillers

By Eric Detmer | Published: May 31, 2011

Air-source heat pumps work very efficiently to heat and cool many homes, but they’re designed to perform in temperate climates. When temperatures drop to extreme winter lows, air-source systems become

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If You Know What MERV Ratings Mean You Can Use Air Filters To Your Advantage

By Eric Detmer | Published: May 26, 2011

Clean air filters keep your home comfort system running at peak efficiency. Regularly cleaned/replaced filters also make your entire home comfort system last longer. And of course, clean air filters

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Find Out What Kinds Of Common Problems Can Occur With Your Air Conditioning System And Keep It Running Smoothly All Summer Long

By Eric Detmer | Published: May 24, 2011

Like anyone else, homeowners living in the Dayton area want an air conditioning system they can count on when the hot days of summer arrive.  The unexpected often happens at

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Detmer And Sons Offers Annual Service Plan Perks

By Eric Detmer | Published: May 18, 2011

An annual service plan from your heating and cooling contractor should come with some perks beyond helping make sure your equipment runs efficiently.

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Adding On? How Tankless Water Heaters Work

By Eric Detmer | Published: May 16, 2011

Tankless water heater have become extremely popular in recent years.

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Go To The Source And Improve Indoor Air Quality

By Eric Detmer | Published: May 11, 2011

Bad odors in your home are not only annoying to live with, but also represent a threat to your health.  Bad odors often come from sources that lower the air

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Water Heating Plus Tankless Equals Efficient Flow

By Eric Detmer | Published: May 9, 2011

If you have a hot water tank, you may be losing more energy than you think. A hot-water tank stores heated water so you can have it anytime, but keeping

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Heat Pump Air Conditioning Improvements You’ll Be Glad You Know

By Eric Detmer | Published: May 4, 2011

Heat-pump air conditioning improvements can save you money. With a long Ohio winter behind us and a hot summer coming our way, the time is good to find ways to

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Electronic Air Cleaners: Whole House or Portable?

By Eric Detmer | Published: May 2, 2011

Most people spend up to 90 percent of their time indoors. When you consider that indoor air is ten times more polluted than outdoor air, the benefits of electronic air

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