Author Archives: Eric Detmer

Comparing Air Conditioners For Potential Upgrade? Let Us Help

By Eric Detmer | Published: May 17, 2012

Comparing air conditioners for your home presents a number of challenges you might not have expected when you started your search. Overcoming these challenges can be easy with expert advice

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Do You Use R22 Freon In Your Cooling System? What You Should Know

By Eric Detmer | Published: May 15, 2012

Most air conditioning systems in the United States use R22 Freon, an industry-standard refrigerant. Until recently, R22 Freon was plentiful, inexpensive, and readily available for recharging air conditioning systems with

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Thermostats Just Got Smarter

By Eric Detmer | Published: May 10, 2012

As the technology behind programmable thermostats continues to evolve, these home temperature controllers are becoming smarter and more advanced. No longer simple on/off switches for your furnace or air conditioner,

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Before You Shop For A Programmable Thermostat, Consider Your HVAC System And Your Lifestyle

By Eric Detmer | Published: May 8, 2012

Is your house never quite the right temperature? Do you want to save more money on your cooling and heating bills? Do you want more control over the way your

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Want Better Air Quality In Your Home? Consider Installing UV Lights

By Eric Detmer | Published: May 3, 2012

Do you ever think about the air quality in your home, and the possible threat of mico-organisms to you and your family? Poor quality indoor air counts as one of

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Less Than Stellar Furnace Performance This Winter? What To Look For In An Upgrade

By Eric Detmer | Published: May 1, 2012

Now that winter’s over and done with here in the Dayton area, it’s an ideal time to assess  how your furnace performed over the past several months. If you’re unhappy

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Can’t Keep Up With HVAC Maintenance? Let Us Do The Planning

By Eric Detmer | Published: April 26, 2012

If you’re like most people, you probably feel like there’s just not enough time in the day to get everything done. If it’s not immediately a problem, you just don’t

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High Energy Costs Can Often Be Attributed To At Least One Of Three Factors

By Eric Detmer | Published: April 24, 2012

With the economy still struggling, homeowners everywhere are trying to find ways to cut costs and lower their utility bills. One sure-fire way to lower your monthly bills is to

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Make Sure Your A/C Is Ready For Summer, Schedule Springtime Maintenance

By Eric Detmer | Published: April 19, 2012

With summer on its way, it’s important to make sure your air conditioner is in top shape. There are a number of things you can do yourself to help your

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Geothermal 101 — How A Ground Source Heat Pump Works To Save You Energy Dollars

By Eric Detmer | Published: April 17, 2012

A geothermal heat pump works well areas like Southwest Ohio where winters can be cold and summers hot. These types of heat pumps are currently the most energy-efficient way to

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