Monthly Archives: February 2012

Adding Wall Heaters to Your Rental Home? Home Comfort’s Electricians Provide Professional Installation

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

It can be hard to make owning rental properties profitable in this economy.  Baseboard heating is economical for homeowners, but the high cost of running them can make renters wary of moving in to a home using that heat source.  … Continue reading →

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Carbon Monoxide and Your HVAC System

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

Carbon monoxide is a by-product of combustion, present whenever fuel is burned. It is produced by common home appliances, such as gas or oil furnaces, fireplaces, charcoal grills, and wood burning stoves. It is odorless and colorless; an unseen foe … Continue reading →

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Should It Stay or Should It Go Now? Replace or Repair Your System

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

According to the US Department of Energy, furnaces have an average lifespan of between fifteen and twenty years. If furnaces are older than fifteen years, it is often recommended that they be replaced, not repaired. Another reason to replace a … Continue reading →

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Home Energy Assessments Can Save You Money

Posted on February 8, 2012 by

A home energy assessment, also known as a home energy audit, is the first step to assess how much energy your home consumes and to evaluate what measures you can take to make your home more energy efficient. An assessment … Continue reading →

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Get in the Zone!

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

Conventional heating systems are designed to heat a general area of your home and it is not uncommon to find yourself chilly at the opposite side of the house from the heat source.  Zone systems are a very effective way … Continue reading →

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Replacing Your Water Heater? Let us Help You!

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

Choosing the source of your hot water in your home may seem simple but there are many choices on the market thanks to advances in technology.  Should you choose a conventional, tank heater or go with a tankless?  Is initial … Continue reading →

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