Category Archives: Furnaces

Programming Your Thermostat-Maximize Your Home Efficiency

It can be easy to overlook that little panel on the wall that controls your home’s heating and air conditioning.  Homeowner’s be warned-that thermostat could be costing you hundreds of dollars every year if it is not properly programmed. Programmable … Continue reading

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Sizing Your System

If you are considering a new heating or air conditioning system for your home, you may be wondering what size of a system will be necessary to meet your needs.  Many factors affect a home’s heating or cooling requirement, or … Continue reading

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Time to Change Your Furnace Filter? Here are Some Helpful Tips

If it has it been more than a month since you changed your furnace filter it’s probably time to clean or replace it.  The filter acts as a dust and dirt catcher to prevent you from sneezing your way into … Continue reading

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What Influences How Efficiently A Furnace Filter Operates? Factors To Evaluate

Though its easy to forget about the role filters play in your heating system, they can have a huge impact on your home’s comfort and energy efficiency. When selecting a filter for your home, consider these factors that will affect … Continue reading

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Let The Energy Star Guide You In Your Home-Comfort Decisions

Thinking about upgrading or replacing your home-comfort equipment? Energy Star guidelines are designed specifically to help you buy products that make a difference in the money you spend on energy, your quality of life and your impact on the environment.

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Lennox Rebates And Federal Tax Credits Make This An Ideal Time To Upgrade Your HVAC Equipment

If you want to upgrade your heating and air conditioning systems to reduce your home’s energy use, this is a great time to do it. Lennox is offering generous rebates on complete home comfort system packages, and the federal government … Continue reading

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Should You Buy A New Furnace? Do The Math

How old is your furnace? If it’s between 10 to 20 years old, it could be costing you in energy losses that you haven’t even considered. Older fuel-burning furnaces can be far less efficient that today’s models. If your furnace … Continue reading

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Not Quite Ready To Go Solar? Solar-Ready Options For A/C And Heat Pumps Exist

New advances in energy sources have provided a lot of options for residential heating and cooling systems.  As fuel prices increase, many homeowners are considering alternatives such as geothermal heat pumps and solar heating and electricity.

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Pondering Geothermal? Here’s What You Need To Know

If you’re used to traditional heating and cooling systems, the idea of geothermal heating and air conditioning may be daunting to you.  The fact is, geothermal systems are not that complicated, and new technologies are making it possible for more … Continue reading

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Will This Be Your Furnace’s Last Winter? Some Clues

Furnaces definitely work overtime keeping us warm here in Eugene, Springfield and the surrounding areas, and this winter was no exception. So how can you tell if yours is on its last legs? Here are some pointers to let you … Continue reading

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