Author Archives: Eric Detmer

Duct Cleaning: Should You Schedule a Visit for Your Dayton Home?

By Eric Detmer | Published: May 16, 2013

Forced-air systems serve as a home’s circulatory system, delivering heated, cooled or ventilated air to the living spaces. Airborne contaminants, such as pollen, mold, pet dander and hair, bacteria and

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UV Lights: What Are They and How Can They Improve Your IAQ?

By Eric Detmer | Published: May 14, 2013

Unless you’re already purifying your home’s air, it’s safe to bet that your indoor air is carrying a variety of health-threatening micro-organisms. To battle these airborne irritants, a growing number of

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Guidelines for Maximizing Your Ohio Home’s Programmable Thermostat

By Eric Detmer | Published: May 9, 2013

A programmable thermostat allows homeowners to automatically regulate their energy use. Based on pre-set programs, these thermostats will turn the heat down or the air up when no one is

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Do Your Homework Before A/C Replacement: What to Look For When Shopping

By Eric Detmer | Published: May 7, 2013

If you’re facing an A/C replacement, learning as much as possible about choosing the equipment will help you make an informed decision that benefits your pocketbook and comfort for years

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How Whole-House Air Cleaners Can Improve Your Dayton Area Home

By Eric Detmer | Published: May 2, 2013

Airborne contaminants pervade the air in a typical home; many are harmful, and most will aggravate respiratory issues of household occupants. Learn which whole-house air cleaners are best suited to

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HVAC Professionals With NATE Certification Represent Industry Expertise

By Eric Detmer | Published: April 30, 2013

Hiring the right HVAC professional for your Dayton area home plays a key role in keeping your house running like a well-oiled machine. A great way to ensure that your

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Geothermal Heating and Cooling: Open and Closed Loop Systems

By Eric Detmer | Published: April 25, 2013

Geothermal heating and cooling systems are among the most energy efficient available. A geothermal heat pump can reliably heat and cool your home in any kind of weather, since it

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Heat Pump Maintenance: Tasks for You and Those for Your Trusted Tech

By Eric Detmer | Published: April 23, 2013

Heat pumps have proved to be a highly efficient way to heat or cool your home but only if they are kept in good working order. Proper heat pump maintenance

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Is A Dual-Fuel System Right For Your Home? Running The Numbers

By Eric Detmer | Published: April 18, 2013

A dual-fuel system delivers optimal heating efficiency for Dayton area homeowners by utilizing an efficient heat pump during moderately cold weather and tapping into the heating power of a gas

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On a Spring Cleaning Kick? Here’s Help for Optimizing Indoor Air Quality

By Eric Detmer | Published: April 16, 2013

It was a long winter in the Dayton area, but warmer weather is here or nearly so. If you suffer from spring allergies, however, you may not feel much joy

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