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Monthly Archives: April 2010
Quality of a Good Furnace Contractor
For the past 8 years I have renovated condominiums, built new homes and remodeled old ones. To date, we have worked on over 50 projects. If there is one piece of advice I would give to a homeowner looking to … Continue reading
What Are the Dangers of Oil Furnaces?
The most common danger of burning oil is the release of carbon monoxide into your home. A furnace functioning normally will produce by-products in the form of nitrogen, carbon dioxide, water vapor and carbon monoxide, but these gases are forced … Continue reading
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Tagged Backdraft, Burning Oil, Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Chronic Headaches, Colorless Gas, Combustion Appliances, Consumer Products Safety Commission, Furnace Work, Heating Oil, Monoxide Carbon, Natural Draft, Negative Air Pressure, Oil Burner, Oil Droplets, Oil Furnaces, Oil Heat, Oil Storage Tank, Vacuum Effect, Weatherizing Your Home
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States get tough on outdoor wood furnace smoke
When oil prices climbed, more people turned to wood to heat their homes, many using outdoor wood furnaces that to some are air-polluting nuisances. From Vermont to Connecticut to Indiana, some neighbors have complained about smoke from these furnaces drifting … Continue reading
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Tagged Air Use Management, Asthma Attacks, Coordinated Air Use Management, Diesel Trucks, Emissions Standards, Environmental Analyst, Environmental Protection Agency, Financial Incentives, Hydronic Heaters, Nearby Residence, New England States, New Furnaces, Northeast States, Outdoor Wood Furnace, Outdoor Wood Furnaces, Smoke Alarms, Vermont Department Of Environmental Conservation, Wood Boilers, Wood Smoke, Wood Stoves
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Homefix: Keep the heat out of your house
There is still time to prepare your home for the hot summer months ahead. You can lower your energy consumption, and possibly your energy bills, by simply maintaining the furnace and air-conditioning filter on a regular basis. Related Websites 10 … Continue reading
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Tagged Airflow, Animal Dander, Change Reminder, Conditioned Air, Dust In The Air, E Mail, Energy Bills, Energy Consumption, Energy Dollars, Energy Usage, Farming Areas, Filter Change, Filter Replacement, Free Filter, Garden Hose, Grass Clippings, Industrial Buildings, Particulates, Proper Maintenance, Winter Winds
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Is Your Furnace Ready For Winter?
I walked outside this morning and I could feel it in the air — the first signs of Fall. The air felt cooler than normal and the breeze was crisper. The fall colors were exciting to see. Halloween, is and … Continue reading
High enthusiasm for state’s appliance rebate program
An enthusiastic response Monday to the beginning of Colorado’s energy-efficient appliances rebate program spurred some complaints from Boulder County consumers who had trouble getting through on the state’s Web site and toll-free line to claim the popular rebate. Related Websites … Continue reading
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Tagged Appliance Rebate, Boulder County, Chris Ramirez, Clothes Washer, Dishwasher, Economic Stimulus, Energy Efficient Appliances, Energy Office, Enthusiastic Response, Furnaces, Hiccups, Hot Water Heaters, Lynn Cunningham, New Energy, Rebate Program, Rebates, Sales Representative, Stetson, Todd Hartman, Wind Power
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Air Filter Reviews
There are air filters that battle against indoor allergens such as dust smoke, odor, gas and mould with filtration. The air filter’s technology cleans the air in the room with top efficiency and speed. Some are expensive, but are worth … Continue reading
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Tagged Air Delivery, Car Air Filters, Change Indicators, Charcoal Filter, Electronic Air Filters, Electrostatic Filter, Filter Change, Filter Life, Filtration Efficiency, Furnace Filter, Gas Filters, Gas Molecules, Hepa Filter, High Efficiency, Home Air Filters, Indoor Allergens, Media Filter, Media Filters, Portable Air Compressors, Smoke Odor
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Furnace Mold Removal
Potentially harmful effects could result from being exposed to mold. The spores that can come from mold can get into your lungs and result in respiratory problems, allergic reactions and other issues. Furnaces provide a sheltered, warm and moist area … Continue reading
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Tagged Allergic Reactions, Dehumidifier, Dry Rag, Excess Water, Fuel Supply, Furnace Filter, Gas Furnace, Health Risks, Leaky Plumbing, Moist Area, Mold Removal, Mold Spores, Negative Health Effects, Oil Furnace, Pilot Light, Respiratory Problems, Rubber Gloves, Safety Precautions, Scrubbing Brush, Water Air
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