How much do you know about your central air conditioner? Most homeowners know very little, and I was more like you until my HVAC system stopped working about a month ago. I know the concepts of how we keep our homes comfortable, having written articles about heating and HVAC systems which is more …
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The R-22 Freon Pricing Story Not Being Told
Freon is technically hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) and more commonly known as freon, a registered trademark of DuPont. HCFCs replaced chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) which were the world's first refrigerant because of the damage it caused to the ozone layer. Freon has now been found to cause the same …
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How Many Types of Home Heating Systems Are There?
The content below may have been sponsored and/or may contain referral links. Click to read disclosure policy for more info. At the recent 2016 International Home Builder Show (IBS) in Las Vegas, one underlying message was residential home building is going global. What does that mean exactly? It …
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How the Best Home Air Filter Can Save You Money
You may think your biggest challenge is remembering to change your home air filter. Or maybe the size and best home air filter brand to buy once you're at the store. That's what I thought until our new heat pump started making funny noises. The HVAC technician we hired to diagnose the problem told …
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HVAC Systems: Is it Time for a Heating Checkup?
Heating might be the furthest thing from your mind right now, but all HVAC systems need a seasonal checkup at least once a year. Calling in a tech keeps all of the system's components working like they should. It also helps identify potential problems before they have a chance to take hold and cause …
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Gable Vents for Ventilation
If you had to draw a picture of a house, most likely you'd draw the roof with two sloping sides that meet at the top of the roof to form a triangle. The triangles at the front and back of the house (or on the sides of the house) are called the gable ends of the house. Older homes have gable vents on …
