National Tune-Up Day
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by Greg Sulik
1y ago
Sept. 25 is National Tune-Up Day, a reminder that you should have your HVAC system, particularly your furnace, maintained before the winter heating season. Why do I need a tune-up? Your system should get a thorough once over before it’s turned on for the winter. Regular maintenance saves you time and money, because a poorly maintained system can cost you up to 30% more on your winter heating bill. Every year that maintenance and cleaning is skipped, your energy bill can increase by 5 to 10%. Additionally, when your system is not well-maintained, your furnace works harder to keep your home war ..read more
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Plumbing Considerations For New and Older Homes
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by Angela
2y ago
Whether you’re building a new home or renovating an older one, the process of plumbing installation should be thought out carefully. You’ll need to know what kind of system you want, what pipes are best for your home, and of course, you’ll need a plumber you can trust. Types of Plumbing There are three types of plumbing: sanitary drainage, stormwater drainage, and potable water. Each system is important and plays a role in the plumbing of a home.  Sanitary Drainage Sanitary drainage systems carry waste from your house, like when you use the bathroom or do laundry. This waste is then brou ..read more
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Heat Pumps: Efficient and Cost-Effective
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by Angela
2y ago
What is a Heat Pump? A heat pump is a heating and cooling system that is installed outside your home. They work by pumping heat in and warming your home during the cold months, then reversing and pumping heat out during warm months. The duality of heating and cooling is the greatest feature of heat pumps. Heat pump systems use evaporator and condenser coils. During the summer, the evaporator coil cools your home, while in winter the condenser coil heats it. Heat pumps run on electricity and can be combined with furnaces to create the ultimate hybrid heating and cooling system. Heat Pumps Keep ..read more
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Heating Safety Inspection: Save Money and Lives
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by Angela
2y ago
When should you get a furnace checked for safety? Before it starts a fire! An annual heating safety “tune-up” is a great home maintenance investment you can make. Homeowners who neglect it tend to run into problems such as: Overpayment on utility bills (gas) Carbon monoxide poisoning from improper combustion Higher repair costs This is a small list but it can have tremendous effects, not to mention the inconvenience of a cold home when the furnace fails to properly operate. What items should be checked during a heating safety inspection? Combustion; Is Carbon monoxide being produced? Heat ..read more
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What to Know About HVAC Repair
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by Greg Sulik
3y ago
Your HVAC system is crucial to keeping your home comfortable, which is why any homeowner who has experienced deficiencies with their heating or air conditioning knows how frustrating a problem can be. Freedom Heating and Cooling are your local experts for all your HVAC repair needs, and we can help you understand what the best options for your home are. AC Repairs Unfortunately, your air conditioning system is most likely to let you down when it is being used the most, which is at the peak of summer temperatures.  Common repair issues with cooling systems include: Capacitors Refriger ..read more
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Why It’s Important To Have Ductwork Sealed
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by Angela
3y ago
What Are Duct Systems? HVAC duct systems are forced-air processes that use ducts to distribute conditioned air throughout the dwelling. Air pressure and the degree to which this air is forced through the ductwork must remain as constant as possible to provide adequate airflow to all areas of the house. Supply ducts distribute air that’s been cooled or heated throughout the home. Return ducts take air back to the furnace of the AC unit to be reconditioned and recirculated. Duct sealing is important for indoor air quality. Generally speaking, a house can have as much as a 30% loss of air as it e ..read more
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Bathroom & Kitchen Remodeling Home Improvement
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by Don Johnson
3y ago
Redoing Bathroom, Kitchen Makes $en$e Looking to renovate your kitchen or bathroom? You’re not alone. A Houzz & Home survey found that kitchens are the top target for homeowners remodeling – 31 percent. Guest bathrooms were second – 27 percent – and master bathrooms were third, at 24 percent. And the renovations make sense. Most of those surveyed felt the renovations will not only improve their quality of life but also will add to the home’s resale value. “Specifically, four in five renovating homeowners report that kitchens and master bathroom upgrades increased the value of their ho ..read more
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Harvard Study – Improving Your Home Office Indoor Air Quality
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by Don Johnson
3y ago
Improve air in your home office & you work smarter.  Alabama politics may not be the only thing that’s muddying your brain. A new study shows that poor indoor air quality hurts the way people make decisions. The study examined air quality’s impact on workers in offices, but its findings also could apply to people who work from home, a common trend in Birmingham, Huntsville, Tuscaloosa and other North Alabama communities. The study, reported in Harvard Business Review, followed up on numerous in-depth reports documenting that poor air quality in offices –- especially the lack of fresh ..read more
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Cut Water & Heating Bills in Birmingham, AL
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by Don Johnson
3y ago
Want to save money and cut your water and heating bills near Birmingham, AL? Save water, electricity and money by trading your old shower head for a new WaterSense shower head and you may notice little, if any, change in the flow of water in the shower. The new shower head will pump out two gallons of water per minute, unlike the traditional shower head, which generates 2.5 gallons. Those half gallons add up, both for water use and power to heat it. The EPA says the average family could save 2,900 gallons per year by installing WaterSense labeled shower ..read more
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Tariffs & Rising Cost HVAC Systems
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by Don Johnson
3y ago
Thinking about a new heating and air conditioning system? Now may be the time to avoid rising costs An economic dispute far from North Alabama may mean this is a smart time for Birmingham residents to consider buy new heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems. The international trade war is getting hotter, with many manufacturers raising prices on heating equipment and air conditioners as the United States raised tariffs on foreign parts as part of a dispute with China and other countries. At least 19 manufacturers have raised prices 5 to 10 percent since the tariffs were announce ..read more
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