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What Is an Air Handler?

April 28, 2025

The same goes for a heat pump. The outdoor unit might be in perfect working condition. Still, the heating and cooling process stops without an indoor evaporator coil, connecting refrigerant lines, and a fan to blow conditioned air through ductwork.

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Spring Money-Saving Tips

April 15, 2025

Everyone loves to save money, and it’s a good idea to review different aspects of your budget now and again to see if there are more opportunities you have missed in the past. Considering how to reduce your energy bills is always a great idea in the springtime.

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What Causes An Air Conditioner To Freeze Up?

April 4, 2025

Is your Air Conditioner freezing up? How can something that works around the clock during the hottest months of summer to cool our indoor spaces be susceptible to freezing? It almost seems ironic that an AC could freeze up, especially in the summer period in , where it’s pretty hot outdoors (and even indoors). Just…

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Where To Place Electrical Outlets In New Home

March 16, 2025

When building a new home, you should get actively involved in the planning stages to ensure that your contractors don’t overlook some details. For example, one major decision that you need to make is the location of electrical outlets. When ignored, you might end up moving into your new house only to realize that the electrical outlet placements don’t go well with your furniture plan.

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How to Determine Heat Pump Efficiency

March 6, 2025

The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has a universal ranking system for heating and cooling units that serves to help.

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How Can I Make My Furnace Last Longer?

February 18, 2025

The average furnace lasts between 10 and 15 years. But did you know you can take steps to make it last longer?

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How To Reset Electrical Meter

February 14, 2025

As a building owner, you can manage your electric bills by tracking how much energy you use. Finding trends in your monthly use of energy even enables you to audit your energy supplier. The way you track energy use is through an electrical meter. The powerlines of your building are fed into your meter, and your meter is where energy flow is recorded.

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10 Common Gas Fireplace Problems and How to Solve Them

January 31, 2025

Many homes in Kirkland, WA include a gas fireplace. With no need to store and haul wood, many people find gas fireplaces to be more convenient than their wood-burning counterparts. These fixtures also offer warmth and create a cozy atmosphere, and they add value to your home. Like other gas-powered appliances in your home, they…

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What Causes Flickering Lights In A House?

January 19, 2025

There are several reasons for flickering lights in a house. The lighting fixture may be defective, or your electrical system has faults that you need to fix. Issues within the circuit can raise safety concerns in your home. Keep reading to learn about how you can prevent your lights from flickering. Loose or Faulty Bulb…

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Landlord or Tenant: Who’s Responsible for HVAC Service and Maintenance Needs?

January 10, 2025

The presence of heating or cooling units in a rental property comes with responsibilities. Your system requires regular HVAC service and maintenance in others to prevent it from breaking down often. Sometimes, there may be confusion about who is responsible for maintaining HVAC units on a rental property. This often results in disputes between the landlord and tenants.

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