Three Ways To Reduce Your Heating Costs
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5 August 2015
Heating a home through the winter can be an expensive proposition. If you want to have more money available to fund your winter adventures, then you should consider taking steps to improve your home's energy efficiency. By developing a strategy for improving the energy efficiency of your home, you should be able to make your heating costs more manageable.
Install Storm Windows
The windows of you home are one of the weakest points in your home's insulation envelope.
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Keep Your Cool: How To Unfreeze Air Conditioner Coils
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4 August 2015
If your air conditioner isn't cooling correctly, it could be because of frozen coils. Unlike refrigerators and freezers, air conditioners do not have a thaw cycle to eliminate ice accumulation. As soon as you notice the problem, shut off the unit since frozen coils can place strain on the compressor. Here are some tips to repair frozen air conditioner coils.
Thaw the Unit
Don't be tempted to remove the ice by hand since the fins and coils could easily get bent.
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Don't Hold Your Nose: Learn How To Deal With Bad A/C Odors
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3 August 2015
Notice your A/C's gotten a bit musty lately? It's not uncommon for central A/C systems to develop strange and often unpleasant odors, especially in regions that constantly face high humidity levels. Fortunately, dealing with bad A/C odors is a relatively straightforward task that can be completed in a reasonable amount of time. Find out what causes these bad odors and how to stop it in its tracks.
What Causes Odors
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Planning For Computer Power Outage Protection
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30 July 2015
There are a lot of power protection and backup devices on the market for computers, which can make picking the right parts for a successful backup power plan difficult. Instead of searching for specific device brands or planning around a specific generator, think about your computer networks, department needs and how long it takes to make a safe stop and how certain standby generator and backup power devices can help.
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