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November 13, 2023

Understanding How Your Electric Bill Is Calculated

Electricity rate schedules can vary quite a lot depending on the provider and the specific plan you choose. As such, it’s important that you understand how your electricity usage is measured and how your monthly bill is calculated. Knowing how the different factors that can affect your electricity consumption are calculated is important for ensuring you’re getting a good rate. This also makes it easier to find ways you can save money on your energy bills. Electricity Rates and Usage Your total monthly electric bill obviously depends on how much electricity you used during the previous month and the current...

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March 21, 2023

HVAC and Plumbing Projects Your Husband Shouldn’t Do

While it’s great for you to take care of basic maintenance tasks around the house, certain HVAC and plumbing tasks are best left to professionals. Here are a few examples: HVAC HVAC maintenance tasks that require specialized knowledge and equipment, such as checking refrigerant levels, cleaning or replacing air ducts, or repairing electrical components, should be handled by a licensed HVAC technician. Plumbing Plumbing tasks that involve major repairs or modifications to the plumbing system, such as installing a new water heater, replacing a sewer line, or fixing a major leak, should also be left to a licensed plumber. Gas...

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March 15, 2023

A Guide to the Inflation Reduction Act 2023 Federal Tax Credits

As part of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, the US federal government established new tax credits designed to encourage homeowners to improve their house’s energy efficiency. This new tax credit program went into effect on January 1, 2023, and will run until the end of 2032, and it allows you to earn a tax credit of up to $3,200 per year for installing new high-efficiency HVAC units and heat pump water heaters. You can also earn a tax credit for making certain improvements that boost your home’s energy efficiency. Here is everything you need to know about this new tax...

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January 20, 2023

HVAC Spring Checklist for Homeowners

If you want your HVAC system to last, you need to take care of it properly. It can be very beneficial to construct a maintenance checklist for your HVAC system to ensure that it receives adequate maintenance and care throughout the entire year. When spring comes back around, there are some specific maintenance tasks that you’ll want to ensure that your HVAC system receives. Change Your Air Filter The air filter in your HVAC system is responsible for trapping unwanted allergens, dust, and other airborne debris. This not only helps to ensure that the quality of the air inside of...

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March 5, 2021

How Does A Ductless Mini-Split System Work?

If you need an easy and effective way to improve the comfort of your Harrisburg, NC, home, a ductless mini-split system may be just what you’re looking for. These systems can quickly heat and cool single rooms, making them ideal for a variety of purposes. The best way to determine if a ductless mini-split system is right for you is to understand how these systems operate. Here is a basic guide from to provide some insight into this unique home comfort solution. What Is a Ductless Mini-Split System? As the name suggests, a ductless mini-split system from is a home...

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November 19, 2020

6 Tried-and-True Tips for Good Space Heater Safety

Not accounting for primary heating sources like central HVAC systems or heat pumps, space heaters are the most popular type of secondary heating sources in the United States. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, portable electric heaters are the most prevalent forms of secondary heating equipment in 46% of American homes. Despite how popular these heaters are, they pose a major safety risk when used irresponsibly. Here are some tips on how to use space heaters responsibly. 1. Level Surfaces Mix Well With Space Heaters Unlike wall-mounted radiators, concrete-based central HVAC units, or heat pumps, portable heaters are prone...

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February 20, 2020

What is Geothermal Heating?

Geothermal heating is getting more and more attention these days. If you’re just starting to learn about it, you may be surprised that the concept of geothermal heating has been around for thousands of years. Have you heard of natural hot springs? What if you could somehow use that heat to warm up your home? How It Works When a geothermal heating system is installed on your property, you’ll get to take advantage of the earth’s natural heat. A closed loop system, consisting of a series of pipes that carry a water solution, will be put in. That loop...

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December 4, 2019

Furnace Tips for the Holidays

Is your heating system ready for winter? With the holidays upon us, you’re likely busy planning dinner parties, buying gifts for your loved ones, and decorating your house with lights. We understand the stress that this time of year brings, but we want to help you have a more relaxing holiday season. Here are four furnace tips for the holidays: 1. Move Flammable Objects Away From Your Heating System Whether it’s boxes of decorations, piles of blankets, or stacks of presents, things are always piling up around the holiday season. You need to ensure that these items are not too...

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August 19, 2019

What is a SEER Rating?

You’ve probably heard the term “SEER rating” before, especially when it comes to air conditioners and other cooling and heating devices. What does a SEER rating mean? How do you distinguish between a good SEER rating and one that perhaps isn’t quite up to par? What Is a SEER Rating? “SEER” technically stands for “Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio.” Essentially, the SEER rating system seeks to give a numerical value to the energy efficiency of a particular cooling or heating unit. It’s similar to the miles per gallon ratio on cars in the sense that it’s a useful tool for getting...

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June 1, 2019

NATE Certification: What Does It Entail?

North American Technician Excellence is a nonprofit trade organization for the HVAC and refrigeration industries. Participation with NATE is optional, but most companies and technicians choose it because it lets them demonstrate to clients a high level of technical expertise. Let us consider what obtaining a NATE certification entails and why you should value it in the technicians you hire. Education Hours has more than 30 years of heating and cooling experience in Harrisburg. That experience means something. While NATE does not require any particular education or on-the-job training, it fashions its tests in such a way that it ensures...

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