The quality of the air inside the home is obviously determined by a lot of simple things. If you are running a central heating or air conditioning system, your home's air quality is going to depend greatly on the filtering within the system. Obviously, not all central HVAC systems are one in the same, but they generally have the same filter system set up. Some systems will have multiple filters throughout the building, while others will only have one inside the main furnace cabinet.
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Commercial air conditioning units are quite large, and as such, there are only so many places you can put them. Some businesses opt to put the air conditioning unit behind the building or on a platform mounted to one of the more hidden sides of the building. However, most businesses choose to put this large appliance on the roof. Here are five reasons why this is the most popular option -- and a good one for you to consider.
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When you think of furnaces, you generally do not think of furnaces as leaking. However, furnaces can leak. There are a number of different kinds of furnaces, each with its own kind of leak. The following will attempt to address what is causing each kind of leak, and how to fix it.
The Oil Furnace Leak
Yikes. This is probably one of the most dangerous kinds of leaks because your furnace is leaking valuable fuel that can easily ignite.
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Radiant heating systems and boilers need maintenance just like forced-air systems. If you want to improve the energy efficiency of your heating and reduce energy costs over the winter months, good maintenance routines will help ensure your heating is working as efficiently as possible. Here are some tips to help maintain radiant heating systems and boilers to save energy this winter:
1. Clean and Service Boilers in Fall before Cold Weather
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If you're tired of repairing your traditional gas furnace every few years, it's probably time to replace it. Although furnaces can hold up two decades or more, the appliances can wear out much sooner. The expenses needed to keep your old furnace running can quickly add before you know it. Before you schedule another repair appointment for your old furnace, learn why you may want to go ahead and replace it instead.
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