Heating Tips Set your thermostat as low as it is comfortable. Clean or replace filters on furnaces once a month. Clean warm-air registers, baseboard heaters…
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Tips: Heating & Cooling Household Heating Systems: Although several different types of fuels are available to heat our homes, nearly half of us use natural…
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Central Gas Furnace Terms & Definitions Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE): The Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) rating, indicates how well a furnace converts energy into…
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Radiant Heating Radiant heating systems supply heat directly to the floor or to panels in the wall or ceiling of a house. The systems depend…
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Oil-Fired Boilers and Furnaces Oil-fired furnaces and boilers are a popular choice in areas of the country with limited access to natural gas, such as…
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Selecting Heating Fuel and System Types Selecting the fuel and heating system best suited for your needs depends on the following factors: The cost and…
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When is it Time to Replace? Certain telltale signs indicate it's time to consider replacing heating and cooling equipment, or improving the performance of your…
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Types of Heating Systems A variety of technologies are available for heating your house. In addition to heat pumps, which are discussed separately, many homes…
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Air Conditioners It might surprise you to know that buying a bigger room air-conditioning unit won't necessarily make you feel more comfortable during the hot…
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Central Air Conditioning Definitions Air Conditioner: Assembly of equipment for the simultaneous control of air temperature, relative humidity, purity, and motion. Air Cooled: Uses a fan to…
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