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Japanese Disasater Reminds of the Need to Be Prepared
Still awe stuck by images of the terrible earthquake/tsunami this week in Japan, I’m also amazed at how tens of thousands of people were likely saved from the initial onslaught be preparedness. And...
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Energy-Efficient…Trees?
OK, I’ve been too danged busy. But my neighbors are out—between the crazy frequent rain storms this spring—working on their yards. Landscaping, planting flowers, planting trees. Energy geek that I am,...
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Staying Cool…How to Save Energy in the Kitchen this Summer
We had seven visitors this Memorial Day weekend for what’s become an annual rite—my wife’s family runs in the Burlington Marathon. With the extra people, and the need to keep them fed, including with...
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Staying cool and saving during the monster heat wave
The incredible heat wave continues across the Midwest and the East Coast. To temperatures pushing—or passing—100 degrees, add stifling humidity the bump the heat index over 120 in some places. In...
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“Amish” Heaters: Trick or Treat?
OK, one sign of halloween, as made clear from his zombie post yesterday, is that Jason has been watching (too many!) horror movies. The ads are different this year, but the advice is the same--don't...
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Undercover Heating Investigation: Some companies make it hard for those...
Recently a news station in Atlanta did an undercover investigation of a few local heating service companies. Their investigation revealed that unfortunately some contractors tried to sell unnecessary...
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Is It Getting Smart in Here or Is It Just Me?
It used to be that thermostats sat on the wall waiting to be turned. It was a very manual affair. A simple dial to turn or lever to push and if you left the house and forgot to change it, you kept it...
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Have a Heart
Maybe you have a great HVAC company that services your equipment. It’s not always the easiest thing to do, and kudos if you’ve found a good one. With a good provider I like service agreements...
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The Six P’s, and some more!
Some may have heard the expression before: “Proper Planning Prevents Pretty Poor Performance” or possibly a less pleasant version, but I will leave that to your imagination. Permutations previewed in...
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Do you need a Dehumidifier?
As we look to improve our homes and the air in it, taking control of the airways are very important. Come wintertime, we often struggle with comfort in more ways that just staying warm. Sometimes it...
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Spring Tune up: An ounce of prevention is worth a ton of cooling!
You should get your furnace and AC serviced annually to make sure they’re operating safely and efficiently. And we find it’s best to do that with a regular service agreement. Hopefully this will...
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Deadly mix: Attic fans and Carbon Monoxide
There seems to be a rash of CO Poisonings and scares occurring in hotels recently. It highlights the importance of CO alarms, and also testing combustion equipment. But Last May, this mom rescued her...
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Keeping Cool: More than Comfort, In Crisis
Summer is in full effect and with it comes the heat! The CDC has some great tips to help us get through this safely. Stay in an air-conditioned indoor location as much as possible. Drink plenty of...
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The White Glove Guys… aka The Save You Money Guys!
Ken Justo from ASI Hastings Heating Air and Solar was interviewed on the Front Page show in San Diego a few weeks ago. He talked about the great work they do as a GreenHomes America partner, their...
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Set Phasors on Stun! Scottie, Warp Power Up to Full Capacity!
It was reported recently that some bright folks have figured out that if you watch the current of the power grid with phasor measurement units (picture colorful layers of EKG displays),it will reveal...
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Good Equipment Needs Good Air Distribution
Duct work, before and after. According to the America Lung Association, the indoor air in an average home is 10 times more polluted than outside air. Instead of treating the...
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Better late than later! It’s time again to think about a furnace tune-up!
You should get your furnace (or boiler) checked at least once a year (more if you burn oil) to make sure that it is operating safely and efficiently. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure as...
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Bird’s Nests and Broken Flues
We are well into the heating season for many areas of the country. And recently we talked about a clean and tune; the annual servicing of your heating equipment. This can be done at any point in...
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A Healthy Heart is like a Healthy Home!
Heart disease is a significant issue for many Americans and encompasses a number of conditions. The American Heart Association is a great resource to start with if you have concerns. February is...
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Don’t eat your Boots
For those in the eastern part of the country, experiencing record breaking cold temperatures and another round of storms, you may be wondering if the continent has shifted north to the arctic, or if...
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