If you live in a temperate zone, daytime temperatures can get hot enough to necessitate an air conditioner. On the other hand, at night you might be able to keep your home cool simply by opening your windows. In order to optimize the efficiency of your AC unit and to take full advantage of the relief from the heat that the night affords, you need a strategic approach to cooling your home.
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Geothermal heating systems use the heat located within the earth to warm up the interior of your home through a series of pipes buried deep underground. There are a number of different types of geothermal heating systems, each of which operates in a different manner to accomplish the same function. Understanding the differences between each type of geothermal system and what they have to offer can help you choose the best option for your home's heating needs.
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When you turn on your HVAC system, you expect warm or cool air. What you may not know, however, is that you may be getting more than just air when your system turns on. If the HVAC system is not clean, or the filter is dirty, it can cause airborne illnesses in your home that can affect you and your family.
Legionnaires' Disease
Legionnaires' disease is an inflammation of the lungs that is caused by bacteria known as legionella.
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Are you looking for a way to increase energy efficiency at your home, especially during the colder months of winter? Are you tired of high heating bills? If so, then you might want to consider the option of having a heat pump installed on your property by a company like Cape Fear Air Conditioning & Heating Co., Inc. Specifically, electric Trane heat pumps can move additional heat into your home during the winter and pump unwanted hot air out during the summer.
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During the summer, perhaps one of the most important appliances to take good care of in your home is the AC unit. You can keep this unit working great thanks to these steps:
Replace the Air Filter
The air filter is an important part of any AC unit, as it collects debris and dust. Having a clean air filter is critical because not only does this make the air inside your home cleaner, but also it prevents your AC unit from working too hard and breaking down prematurely.
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