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The Smart Programmable Thermostat — Now That’s a Brilliant Idea

By Theo Etzel | Published: March 29, 2013

Thermostats control your home comfort settings, but smart programmable thermostats offer much more.

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Try Energy Star’s Most Efficient Label When You’re HVAC Shopping

By Theo Etzel | Published: March 6, 2013

Are you in the market for a new piece of heating or cooling equipment? If you want to make sure you’re getting the best bang for your buck, it’s essential

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What’s Better Than The Energy Star Logo? The Most Efficient Label, That’s What

By Theo Etzel | Published: January 9, 2013

If you’ve shopped for home-comfort equipment, appliances or electronic devices anytime in the last several years, you’ve seen the Energy Star logo — the blue label that tells you the

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Maximizing Energy Savings In Your Florida Home: 5 Things You Can Do Right Now

By Theo Etzel | Published: January 2, 2013

If you’re like most other Florida homeowners, you’re looking for ways to maximize your energy savings. Fortunately, you don’t have to go out and buy a new HVAC system —

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What That Yellow EnergyGuide Label Is Trying To Tell You

By Theo Etzel | Published: November 6, 2012

Selecting an air conditioner can be a daunting task, if only because of the sheer number of choices available. Paying attention to the yellow EnergyGuide label on the models you’re evaluating

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The Energy Star Program: How It Benefits Homeowners

By Theo Etzel | Published: October 9, 2012

If that bright yellow EnergyGuide label on a new A/C has the Energy Star symbol on it, too, you know a lot more about it than just its SEER rating.  While

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Beware Of Energy Vampires In Your Home

By Theo Etzel | Published: October 4, 2012

Energy vampires don’t only come out at night. They’re sucking the electrical juice in your home 24/7, whether you know it or not. An energy vampire is any one of

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If Your Air Conditioner Is Noisy, Look For These 3 Features When Upgrading

By Theo Etzel | Published: September 26, 2012

If your air conditioner is noisy, one of your main objectives when you upgrade could very well be quiet operation. 

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Surge Protector: An Invaluable Resource To Prevent Costly HVAC Equipment Repairs

By Theo Etzel | Published: April 25, 2012

Surge protectors or suppressors prevent damage to electronics that are plugged into them by routing any excess electricity coming through a wall outlet to a grounding wire.

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Sizing Matters When Upgrading Air Conditioning Systems

By Theo Etzel | Published: August 1, 2011

If you’re upgrading air conditioning systems, it’s important that you select a system sized in proportion to your needs. A system that is too big or small may have trouble

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