Feb 22

What Does a Refrigerant (R-22) Shortage Mean to Me?

The EPA has annouced the possibility for additional planned reductions of the refrigerant R-22. This annoucement began the many rumors and misinformation on what is going to happen to the supply of R-22. As the rumors and predictions rattle through the industry, the price of R-22 began to skyrocket. Customers began buying as much of …

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Jan 26

Whole House Humidifier versus Portable Humidifiers

I was walking through Target the other day and noticed a variety of portable humidifiers on the aisle. I am asking myself,  how many people buy the portable humidifiers? In fact, how many people buy multiple portable humidifiers? In checking around, the quanity of these items sold in retail and big box stores was amazing. …

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Jan 16

Heating & Cooling Tax Credits : What Happen to Them?

A customer from Wildwood, MO asked me a question about Tax Credits and incentives regarding the purchasing of a new heating & cooling system. He wanted to know what is available to him today. The tax credits for conventional heating and cooling systems expired on December 31, 2011. These systems would include any air conditioner, …

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Jan 03

Are Space Heaters a good alternative for heating your home?

I read an article by John Hall on space heaters just recently, and it was only a day later that I had one of our customers ask me a question about the space heater that the Amish were promoting in the media. My honest answer is that space heaters are a solution, but not always …

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Nov 22

Heating & Cooling Advice: Carbon Monoxide Detection

By Teresa and Dan Haire   (HVAC) Heating and Cooling Experts – Washington, MO   Year after year, carbon monoxide takes about 200 lives in America and puts about 5,000 more people in emergency rooms for treatment, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The risk is often unnecessary and can be prevented …

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Nov 10

Heating & Cooling Advice: Setting the Thermostat for Savings

Heating & Cooling Advice: Setting the Thermostat for Savings By Teresa Haire   (HVAC) Heating and Cooling Expert – Washington, MO   There's an extremely simple way to reduce your heating and cooling costs without buying additional equipment.  You can begin saving energy costs immediately when you set your thermostat properly.   It is normal …

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Nov 03

What is Geothermal Heating and Cooling and How Does it Work?

What is Geothermal Heating and Cooling and How Does it Work? By Teresa Haire   (HVAC) Heating and Cooling, Geothermal Heating and Cooling Expert – Washington, MO   Looking for ideas on how your home energy costs?  Want to explore green energy options? Lots of people don’t even know what geothermal heating and cooling system …

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Oct 22

How to Reduce Indoor Air Pollutants & Improve Indoor Air Quality

How to Reduce Indoor Air Pollutants & Improve Indoor Air Quality By Teresa Haire (HVAC) Heating and Cooling, Air Quailty Expert – Washington, MO Want to maximize indoor air quality and reduce the indoor air pollutants in your home? A high efficiency air cleaner might help.  You can eliminate as much as 99% of the …

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