If you have an old HVAC system, it obviously isn't going to be as efficient as most modern systems. That being said, homeowners usually can't afford to go out and buy brand new, modern, ultra efficient HVAC appliances. Replacing your furnace or air conditioner can cost thousands of dollars each. Luckily, there are few ways you can probably increase the overall energy efficiency of your existing system by making a few affordable improvements.
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If you live where the temperatures are high during the summer months, you more than likely have air conditioning in your home. But if the air conditioning stops working, there are a few things you can check before calling in a repairman. If you can not get it running on your own, it may be necessary to enlist the services of an air conditioning repair service to help.
Frozen Condenser Coil
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The efficiency of your boiler depends on a lot of things. Even if you have the most efficient modern boiler on the market, you can lose a lot of that warm air through your duct system. Most significantly, the sections of ducting that are exposed, and in rooms where the temperature is not control, can lead to reduced efficiency. This article explains this boiler repair problem and how to fix it.
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Heating your home can be costly, especially when you have an oil-burning furnace. Oil is simply more costly than natural gas in most areas. However, that does not mean you have to pay an arm and a leg for heating fuel. Here are four ways to keep your heating oil costs under control this winter.
Get Your System Tuned Up
Even a few loose components or dirty components can make your oil-burning furnace far less efficient.
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If you live in an area where heating is essential during the winter months, then the energy costs may be eating away at your wallet. Today, there are many choices for alternative energy that can help reduce the cost of heating your home. You may want to consider solutions like biomass boilers, passive heating, or solar collectors. Here are some of the best alternative energy solutions to consider when you have a new boiler installed in your home:
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