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Top Four Reasons to Have a Humidifier in Your Home

October 23, 2015

Using a humidifier during the dry months of the year in Texas helps improve your life and your home. Humidity typically drops during the winter months to levels below the ideal 30 to 40 percent. By installing a central humidifier or portable humidifier, it restores the moisture you need to keep your home beautiful and…

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4 Ways to Save Money on AC Costs in the South

September 16, 2015

In Dumas, Texas, you need a properly functioning air conditioning system. Naturally, residents want to maximize their air conditioning efficiency and save money in the process. To save money on AC costs, consider how you arrange your furniture, use the thermostat and auxiliary appliances, and schedule maintenance on your system. Reconsider Your Layout Sometimes, the…

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How Does a Heat-Recovery Ventilator Improve Indoor Air Quality in Summer?

August 20, 2015

Summers in Dumas, TX are often brutal, with heat and humidity so high you have no choice but to blast the A/C. Unfortunately, a large amount of energy expended on indoor cooling goes to waste thanks to drafts in the home. Keeping your house insulated and installing a heat-recovery ventilator lets you combat the heat…

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Boost Comfort by Installing Ductless Mini Splits in All the Right Places

July 26, 2015

Ductless mini split air conditioning systems are the perfect solution for homes that don't have a ductwork system in place or if there's a new addition that's not connected to existing ductwork. While today's units are designed to be energy efficient, installing ductless mini splits in the wrong areas can result in poor efficiency and…

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What Can a Home Energy Audit Do For You?

June 28, 2015

Most Texas homeowners are concerned about high utility bills, but many don’t know where to start when it comes to making their homes more efficient. If spending days hunting around your home for air leaks doesn’t appeal to you, a home energy audit may be the perfect solution for your home. What to Expect From…

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Ventilation Techniques That Can Keep Your Home Cooler This Summer

May 23, 2015

Proper home ventilation can keep your Texas home cooler this summer. It’s the cheapest way to cool your home without air conditioning and some methods can provide significant savings on your energy bill when used in conjunction with your A/C system. Try some of the following techniques this summer. Natural Ventilation If you have windows that open on…

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Improve Energy Efficiency With Sealing, Ventilation and Insulation in the Attic

April 17, 2015

Attic spaces often fall prey to the “out of sight, out of mind” thinking that puts them low on the priority list for home improvements. What you may not realize is that there’s a strong link between your home’s attic and energy efficiency for the entire house. By making a few relatively minor changes to…

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Combining Energy Conservation and Efficiency: A Look at the Savings

March 9, 2015

Keeping a lid on energy bills is always on the radar screen for homeowners this time of year. Keep reading to learn how energy conservation leads to using energy more efficiently for nice savings and enjoying greater comfort this season and next.

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How Indoor Air Quality and Your HVAC System Work Together

February 20, 2015

Your HVAC system keeps your Dumas home warm or cool, but it also contributes to another element of residential comfort: indoor air quality, or IAQ. To maintain high indoor air quality, keep your furnace, air conditioner or heat pump in good repair and free from contaminants. Here is some information on how indoor air quality affects…

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Troubleshooting Pointers for Dalhart Homeowners Dealing With Fickle Furnaces

January 23, 2015

Your heating system breaks down during the coldest night of the year. What do you do? Before calling for an emergency repair, try troubleshooting heating problems first.

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