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The Copper in Your Heat Pump Condenser: A Potential Gold Mine for Thieves

Throughout the country, copper theft is on the rise. Private residences, commercial businesses, restaurants and even churches have been burglarized for…

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Geothermal Heating and Cooling: the Indoor Side of Your System

Geothermal heat pumps have been called the Cadillacs of cooling and heating systems because of their efficiency, durability, long life expectancy,…

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The Installation of Your Condensing Gas Furnace: Factors You’ll Need to Keep in Mind

When it comes time for installation of your home’s new condensing gas furnace, you may have a lot of questions. But…

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Variable-Speed Technology: Getting up to Speed on All Its Benefits

If you’re thinking about replacing your furnace in the near future, you’ll want to know about the latest advances in HVAC…

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Your Furnace Has Quit on You? Easy Troubleshooting That Might Get It Going Again

If your furnace has suddenly stopped working, there are several simple steps you can do for initial furnace troubleshooting. If you…

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You’re Getting a New Furnace? Questions You’ll Need to Put to Your Contractor

Whether your furnace is on its last leg, or you’re tired of high energy bills, replacing your old unit with a…

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Your Heat Pump and Its Defrost Cycle

When it comes to maintaining your heat pump and your home’s temperature, Arkansas residents can benefit from fully understanding the system’s…

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Shutting an Unused Room to Save Energy: Is It Really Such a Bright Idea?

In theory, the idea of shutting an unused room to save energy makes sense. But does this practice really work, and…

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A Homeowner’s Guide to Weatherstripping

Winter’s coming to northwest Arkansas again, and you’ll want to make sure your home is sealed tight against the cold and wind. The…

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How the Energy-Efficiency Upgrades You Make Now Could Help You Market Your Home in the Future

While conventional remodeling jobs such as updated kitchens, new hardwood floors and beautiful backyards are still very popular, investing in energy-efficient…

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Your Houseplant: Pretty and Practical as an Air Purifier

Most of us are taught in basic, elementary school science classes that plants take in the carbon dioxide we breathe out…

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The Thought of Winter Heating Bills Giving You the Shivers? Warm up to these Energy-Saving Tips

Colder weather is on its way to northwest Arkansas, and if winter heating bills are the bane of your existence during…

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Fall Allergies in NW Arkansas: The Right Filter Can Make a Difference

Northwest Arkansas usually begins experiencing cooler temperatures in late September. While you might think that allergy symptoms would begin to dissipate…

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Your New Furnace: How a Pro Will Size It

Homeowners are always looking for ways to cut their energy costs. This could be anything from regularly changing HVAC filters and sealing…

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Heat Pump and A/C Thieves Can Take a Bite Out of Your Pocketbook; Protect Your Property

In recent years, copper has become more valuable. As the price for scrap copper rises, thieves are tempted to cash in…

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Put the A/C Properly to Bed for the End of Cooling Season

As northwest Arkansas moves into fall and gets closer to winter, it’s a good time to think about putting your A/C…

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Holiday Energy Use: These Tips Can Help You Cut Back Significantly

Everyone loves the holidays. Great food, family and beautiful decorations brighten up the cold months. But holiday energy use can really hurt…

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Better Together: Your Home’s Comfort Systems Should Work in Sync

The comfort systems in your home include the HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system, insulation, windows and doors, as well…

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Potential Ductwork Problems You’ll Want to Address ASAP

Poor airflow through your ducts creates poor energy efficiency in your system. To avoid this problem and the increasing energy bills…

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Your Fall Furnace Inspection Is Due: Know What’s Coming

Autumn’s cool air is a relief after the summer. It’s hard to remember your fall furnace inspection when winter seems far…

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Test Your Indoor Air Quality for These Pollutants

While you may not have much control over the quality of the air outdoors, you have a greater say on the…

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A Ventilation System Is Great for Fresher Air, But Get These Benefits As Well

If your Northwest Arkansas home is newer or tightly sealed, your indoor air quality may be lacking. Particles such as mold…

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Buying a Furnace This Year? Do Your Homework Now

If it’s time to buy a new furnace, do some research to understand how furnaces are rated and what options are…

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Electronic Air Cleaner Maintenance Helps Clear the Air in Your Home

Electronic air cleaners are great at clearing your air of pollutants that can compromise the health of you and your family.…

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Follow the Energy Star on a Path to Efficiency in Your Springdale Home

Have you been looking for an easy and reliable way to save money on your utility bills? If so, you may…

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Put Smoke Alarms and CO Detectors on Your Fall Home Maintenance List

It’s important to never overlook the importance of having working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors in your home. Like…

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Strike a Balance for Home Humidity for Better Year-Round Comfort

“It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity” is a common refrain here in Arkansas. The truth is that both elements play a…

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Duct System Design: Get It Right the First Time, or Circle Back for a Do-Over

A home’s duct system should be designed to minimize the potential for air leaks, obstructions and the buildup of debris, while…

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Run Through Your Fall Heating Checklist, Then Relax as Seasons Change

Falling leaves and cooler temperatures serve as a reminder to give your heating system its annual fall tuneup. Regular HVAC preventative…

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Energy Tax Credits Help Take the Sting Out of an HVAC Upgrade

If you’ve been putting off that crucial upgrade to your home’s HVAC system for financial reasons, there’s no better time to…

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Heat Pump Replacement: Size Really Matters When It Comes to Efficiency

If heat pump replacement is on your to-do list this season, sizing the new system properly to meet your heating and…

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Teach Kids About Energy Savings to Encourage Good Habits for Life

Whether you’re planning to upgrade your incandescent light bulbs to compact fluorescents, looking at a full-scale home energy assessment, or aiming…

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Do You Have a Service Agreement? Here’s Why You Should Join the Club

An important part of extending your HVAC equipment’s lifespan is to schedule annual preventative maintenance. A great way to make sure…

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A High-Efficiency A/C Can Pay Back Your ROI, but There Are More Benefits

Every central air conditioner sold today earns a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) number. The rating is posted on the bright…

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A/C Compressor Issues? Try these tips first.

What’s an air conditioning compressor? Basically, it’s like the heart of the system. It’s responsible for pressurizing the refrigerant that runs…

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Geothermal System Benefits Are Many: Consider These

If you’re looking for one of the most efficient and dependable cooling and heating systems for your northwest Arkansas home, consider…

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Prepping Your Home for Your Last-Minute Summer Getaway

It’s high summer in northwest Arkansas, making this a prime time for family road trips. Prepping your home for your summer…

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A/Cs Dehumidify, But Can They Handle NW Arkansas’ Humid Summers?

It’s no secret that it gets hot and humid in northwestern Arkansas. You can usually count on a well-maintained A/C to…

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A/Cs Are Complicated, but Here Are the Basic Functions

Northwest Arkansas can get mighty hot in the summer, and your air conditioner works hard to keep you cool during the…

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2013 Tax Credits: Time’s Running Out — Why Not Use Them This Summer?

Did you know that you could be eligible for significant savings that lower the cost of a new energy-efficient air conditioner?…

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Heat Gain in Your NW Arkansas Home: Keep It Under Control

Heat gain is defined as solar radiation that penetrates a home through windows, doors, skylights, roofs, cracks and crevices. The resulting…

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A/C Coil Cleaning Is Recommended for Avoiding Energy Waste

Your air conditioner works hard to keep your northwest Arkansas home cool all summer long, and over the course of the…

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Heat Pump Sizing Affects Humidity in Your NW Arkansas Home

Many homeowners aren’t aware of how important heat pump sizing is for efficient humidity removal in the summer. Cooling systems, including…

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Control Moisture in Your Home During Arkansas’ Humid Summers

High humidity in your home can lead to unwanted consequences including mildew, mold and fungal growth. This is especially the case…

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Ventilation Technology That Can Keep You Cooler

Adequate air exchange can alleviate and prevent poor indoor air quality (IAQ) issues in your northwest Arkansas home. Moreover, with the…

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Calculate Energy Usage and Save

Taking the time to calculate energy usage in your home can offer you many long-term savings options. Since about 13 percent…

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With a High SEER A/C You Also Need Other Factors in Place

When you purchase a high-efficiency air conditioner, you expect it to operate at its high SEER (seasonal energy efficiency ratio). Although…

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Advances in A/C Technology: Some Features You’ll Love

One of the most profound advances in A/C technology is the ability to achieve such high energy efficiency. An air conditioner’s…

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Keep Your Heat Pump Running Right With Semi-Annual Maintenance

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, a neglected heat pump operating in your home will consume from 10-25 percent more…

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7 Convincing Reasons to Make That Air Conditioner Replacement a Priority

While many homeowners just keep using their old A/C until it literally falls apart, there are a number of reasons why…

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Finding the Right Contractor for Your A/C Installation: A Comprehensive Checklist

As temperatures climb in Northwest Arkansas, it’s time to get things in order with your cooling system. If your A/C has…

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Your New Heat Pump: Prep Your Springdale Home, and You’ll Be Happy After It Goes On

If you have recently decided to replace your heat pump, you’ll want to make sure your home is prepped and ready…

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Manual J and Manual D: Why Your A/C Tech Should Be Thoroughly Versed

Do you have confidence in your HVAC professional’s ability to properly install your new heating and cooling systems? One way to…

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Controlling Your Cooling Costs: Why Let Soaring Temps Spike Your Energy Bills?

Temperatures are rising, and you want to keep cool without your bank account taking a major dive. Don’t let soaring temperatures…

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Key Installation Factors That Impact Heat Pump Performance

Sooner or later, your heat pump is going to need a replacement. But when it does, do you know how to…

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The R-22 Refrigerant Phaseout Means Supplies Are Even Tighter–Is It Time to Replace That A/C?

If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your old air conditioner, the R-22 refrigerant phaseout gives you a good reason to get…

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Air Conditioning Maintenance Guide: A Checklist for Spring

Want to know the secret to owning a long-lasting air conditioning unit that needs few repairs and doesn’t waste much energy?…

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Guarding Against Heat Gain in Your Arkansas Home

When temperatures begin to rise in Arkansas, along with the humidity, most homeowners turn on the A/C and don’t consider additional…

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Pairing the 2 Sides of Your Split A/C System

If you think that mixing and matching the components of your split A/C system will work, guess again. Properly matching the…

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Geothermal Air Conditioning: How It Works

Geothermal air conditioning can offer significant savings while keeping your home at a comfortable temperature this summer. A few feet below…

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Air Conditioner on Your Shopping List? Do Your Research

With summer fast approaching, now is the perfect time to consider buying or upgrading your air conditioner. Whether you simply want…

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Air Seal Your Home as Part of Your Springtime Maintenance Routine

In trying to cut your cooling and heating costs, what steps are you taking that won’t negatively impact your comfort? Have…

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Air Conditioner Troubleshooting Guide: Schedule Repairs Before Summer

Is your air conditioner ready to handle the heat coming to northwest Arkansas this summer? Between annual professional maintenance visits, there…

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Yes, Your Air Cleaner Needs Cleaning: Follow These Steps

If you have an electronic air cleaner in your home, you’re probably enjoying clean indoor air with less dust, pollen, pet…

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Air Filters: What You Should Know for Better Breathing and Optimum HVAC Performance

Your air filter’s main purpose is to protect your heating and cooling equipment from dirt and dust in the air, but…

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Boost the Indoor Air Quality in Your NW Arkansas Home With These Upgrades

Spring is finally here, and you know what that means. Allergies. The high levels of allergens in the air this time…

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Keep Your Heat Pump in Top Form With Spring Maintenance

Summer can bring a lot of hard work for both your heat pump and HVAC professionals. This makes spring the ideal…

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Energy-Saving Tips for Arkansas Homeowners or Homeowners-to-Be

Home energy conservation is one way you can save money while also helping the environment. No matter if you are an…

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Geothermal System Isn’t Running? Try These Simple Fixes First

If your geothermal system isn’t running, there’s a good chance that you’ll want to seek professional help. Before that happens, though,…

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Follow Proper Duct Design, Eliminate Improper Home Pressure

Whether you’re undertaking new construction or a duct retrofit with a heating/cooling system upgrade, proper duct design provides efficient air pressure…

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3 Steps To Better Home Safety

Most households can easily increase safety in the home environment by taking a good, long look around the home. Here are…

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Have You Been Faithfully Changing The Furnace Filter This Season?

Your indoor air is one of the top five environmental hazards listed by the U.S. EPA. Reducing particulate contaminants such as…

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Humidifier Leaks Can Lead To Big Problems: Finding The Source

Whole-house humidifiers provide Northwest Arkansas homeowners a variety of benefits such as optimizing home comfort, protecting possessions and helping to keep…

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Has Your Furnace Stopped Working? Call Paschal Heat, Air, Geothermal & Generators

Has your furnace stopped working all of a sudden? The unexpected breakdown of your home’s heating system is definitely a good…

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Geothermal Heating And Cooling Systems Exceed Expectations

When you want the best, most reliable HVAC equipment for your home, consider geothermal heating and cooling systems. The U.S. Department…

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Heat Pump Problems and Troubleshooting Tips

Heat pump problems can occur at any time, leaving you in an uncomfortable situation and wondering what to do next. It…

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Promote Water Heater Safety: 1 Tip You Can’t Afford To Ignore

The average household has numerous appliances. When one of them is not functioning correctly, you rarely have to worry about an…

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Choosing An Air Cleaner? Review Available Options

If you suffer from allergies or asthma, the air in your northwest Arkansas home may be part of the problem. According…

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Tax Credits You Shouldn’t Miss For 2013

This is a good year to move ahead with those energy-efficiency improvements you’ve been wanting to do around your house. With…

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Top Insulation Choices: Cellulose And Fiberglass

Superior attic insulation literally takes top billing for providing an energy-efficient, comfortable and healthy home. Loose-fill cellulose and fiberglass are top…

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Use Whole-House Humidification To Flush Out The Flu

For years, medical professionals have been telling us that cold weather alone doesn’t cause influenza and other viruses. Yet the flu…

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Water Heater Won’t Deliver Steamy Showers? Pinpoint The Cause

The best thing about waking up to a cold morning in Arkansas is taking a hot and steamy shower that relaxes…

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Get Rid Of Ice Dams And Save Your Roof

With most of northwest Arkansas in the last weeks of winter, it’s important to keep an eye out on your roof.…

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Energy Star’s ‘Most Efficient’: Why It’s A Homeowner’s Best Bet

For the past 20 years, the search for new heating or cooling equipment has always included the perfect tool to assist…

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Why Pleated Air Filters Do A Good Job Of Cleaning Your Air

There are many types of HVAC filtration media for homeowners in northwest Arkansas to consider. A pleated air filter is not…

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Attic Ventilation Can Solve Your Moisture Issues

Excess moisture in the attic is just one of those problems that most homeowners don’t notice until it’s too late. A…

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A Cracked Heat Exchanger Needs Expert Attention

If you heat with gas, learning that you have a cracked heat exchanger in your furnace demands your immediate attention. The…

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Good Ductwork Design: 5 Key Elements Your Installer Should Strive For

Proper ductwork design takes detailed planning in conjunction with your new home design or making smart cost-effective modifications for your remodeling…

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Your Current HVAC System May Not Be Able To Handle That Second-Story Addition

Adding a second-story addition to your home can be an exciting prospect, but the truth is that some HVAC systems may…

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UV Lights Plus Your HVAC System Equals An Rx For Mold, Mildew And Bacteria

Mold, mildew and bacteria are three things you don’t want floating around in your indoor air. Yet your HVAC system can…

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A Standby Generator Can Prevent The Inconvenience Of A Wintertime Power Blackout

You have many options available to make sure you’re prepared for all that winter can throw at you, from installing a…

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Static Electricity in Your NW Arkansas Home During The Winter? Annoying And Potentially Costly

Static electricity in your home may be the first indicator that your indoor air is too dry. That zap is not…

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ERVs And HRVs: What’s The Difference, And Which is Best For Your NW Arkansas Home?

No matter if it’s a hot and humid summer day, or if it’s in the middle of a long wintertime cold…

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Give Your Whole-House Humidifier A Helping Hand This Winter

Maintaining your heating system is obviously important for comfortable temperatures and lower utility bills during winter. However, when it’s nice and…

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Geothermal System Got Your Interest? Here Are The Steps An Installer Will Take

If you’ve already decided on a geothermal system, or are interested in learning more, the following information will help you understand…

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Attic Fans: Ventilation Is Critical To Your Attic’s Overall Health

Attic ventilation isn’t something at the top of most to-do lists, but it should be. This one area of home improvement…

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Carbon Monoxide Could Creep Into Your Home From Your Garage

You enjoy the perks of having an attached garage, but have you ever considered the health risks they pose? When your…

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5 Ways To Get Your Home Ready For Winter

With winter upon us, you probably should have already winterized your home. However, if you haven’t yet gotten around to it,…

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How To Prepare For An HVAC Maintenance Visit

In order to ensure your Northwest Arkansas home will remain comfortable through the heating season, you should take the important step…

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Why A High Efficiency Furnace Makes Financial Sense

If you’re like many other homeowners, the thought of making the initial investment in a high efficiency furnace may give you…

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Choosing An Air Purification System? Look For These 4 Factors

If you suffer from allergies, you might be surprised to find out that the air inside your home could be the…

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Boost Home Energy Efficiency With These Easy Projects

Winter is in full swing in Northwest Arkansas, and homeowners across the region are searching for ways to boost home energy…

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How To Be Prepared For A Winter Weather Emergency

Arkansas may be in the Southern United States, but those who live around Springdale, Fayetteville and other Northwest Arkansas communities know…

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