Monthly Archives: February 2012

What To Do If Your Furnace Is Red Tagged

By Eric Detmer | Published: February 28, 2012

If your furnace is red tagged, that likely means there’s a crack in the heat exchanger. A technician performing a tune-up or repair may spot the issue. With the discovery

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Improve Your Indoor Air Quality — 7 Dust-Busting Secrets

By Eric Detmer | Published: February 23, 2012

It’s vital that the air we breathe within our own homes be as clean as possible. Reducing the amount of dust in the air can mean significantly improving indoor air

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Sizing A Tankless Water Heater? 3 Important Considerations

By Eric Detmer | Published: February 21, 2012

Tankless water heaters provide a cost-effective and energy-efficient alternative to traditional storage tank models. Whereas water heaters with tanks pre-heat water and store it in a large drum until it’s

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One Room Too Cold, One Room Too Hot: How Zoning Systems Fix the Problem

By Eric Detmer | Published: February 16, 2012

Is part of your house too cold, while another part is too hot? 

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UV Lights — The Missing Link In Your Clean Air Strategy

By Eric Detmer | Published: February 14, 2012

An air filtration system provides an effective first level of cleaning for your home’s indoor air. In combination with a high-efficiency filter, an air purifier removes many of the more

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Commercial HVAC Service And Planned Maintenance With Detmer & Sons

By Eric Detmer | Published: February 9, 2012

Southwest Ohio is known for its weather extremes: bone-chilling cold in the winter and scorching temperatures in the summer. This means your heating and cooling equipment is often called upon

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Could Geothermal Heating & Cooling Be An Option In Your Household?

By Eric Detmer | Published: February 7, 2012

Geothermal heating is an energy- and cost-efficient way to heat and cool your home. It takes advantage of the stable temperature that’s found a few feet below ground and could

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Operating Tips For Programmable Thermostats

By Eric Detmer | Published: February 2, 2012

A programmable thermostat can provide your home with significant energy and cost savings. However, if you don’t use it properly, you will not get the maximum amount of benefit from

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