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Combat Dry, Irritated Skin with a Whole-Home Humidifier

Winter weather brings cold and nasty winds, but it also contributes to dry indoor air. If you’re suffering from dry skin and…

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5 Surprisingly Bacteria-Filled Places in Your Springdale Home

Regardless of how often you clean your Springdale home, bacteria, germs and viruses are thriving in your indoor environment. These microscopic organisms…

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It’s True – You Can Save More Money with Geothermal Energy

Although the upfront investment is steep, using geothermal energy as a source for home heating and cooling will save you money the…

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Important Items to Focus on During a New Home Construction

The decisions you make during a new home construction will influence how you live in your home. Your personal preferences drive many…

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Combat Dry Winter Air With a Whole-House Humidifier

Do you often wake up in the mornings with a dry, scratchy throat? While you may think it’s caused by a cold…

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Is There a Peculiar Smell Coming From Your Furnace?

When you turn on the heat and smell a peculiar odor coming from your furnace, it might be time to perform some maintenance work on…

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A Condensing Furnace Can Help Your Home in Many Ways

If you’re interested in improving the efficiency of your home, you should look into HVAC equipment pieces like the condensing furnace.…

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Thinking of Upgrading Your Furnace? Tips to Help You Decide

As winter approaches, you need to be proactive about maintaining certain items in your home, and furnaces usually take center stage. You…

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Tips to Keep Energy Costs Under Control This Winter

With warmer weather gone and colder temperatures arriving, saving energy this winter in Northwest Arkansas doesn’t have to be complicated or…

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Ways You Can Minimize Toxins in Your Home

Toxins in the home are a concern for many families as they can have a detrimental affect on health. Therefore, homeowners…

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If You’re Not Sure When to Replace Your Furnace, Here’s 8 Tips to Know For Sure

No homeowner wants to consider the cost of having their furnace replaced. Still, sometimes there’s no way around the situation. If you’re…

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Why Geothermal Systems are Good for the Environment

Throughout the United States, there are almost 500,000 geothermal heating and cooling systems in operation today. Once a fringe option for…

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Reasons an Energy Recovery Ventilation System Could Work for Your Home

As a homeowner, you may wonder how to best ventilate your home without wasting energy and letting in unwanted contaminants and…

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Your Thermostat Fan Has a Desired Setting — Find Out What Works

All thermostats include controls for heating, cooling, and thermostat fan operation. Heating and cooling settings are self explanatory, but how you control the…

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4 Symptoms of a Cracked Heat Exchanger

Nobody wants to check their furnace only to find that the heat exchanger has developed a crack, and a cracked heat…

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Before Constructing Your New Home or Addition Layout Plan for Your HVAC System

Before constructing your new home or adding an addition layout, proper planning of your HVAC system will save you time and…

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Indoor Air Quality Can Improve With the Reduction of Dust Mites

If you or another household member is suffering from respiratory issues as a result of poor indoor air quality (IAQ), chances…

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Thinking About Switching Over to a Geothermal System? Here’s What You Should Know

If you are considering installing an energy efficient geothermal system, learning the basics can help you decide if now is the…

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It’s Always a Good Time to Save Energy — Start This Fall

These suggestions can help you save energy during the cold months of the year. Take Advantage of the Sun When the…

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Don’t Forget Duct Cleaning in Your Fall Maintenance Check

As you get your home ready for winter and perform routine fall maintenance like trimming trees, cleaning out your gutters, check…

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Before Flipping the Switch On the Furnace, Get a Maintenance Check

Another heating season is right around the corner, so it’s time to schedule a furnace maintenance check. When a licensed HVAC…

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Check Your Furnace Filter When Maintaining Your System

Checking your furnace filter monthly is at the top of the list of DIY maintenance on a modern heating system. In…

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If You’ve Never Had an Energy Audit Here Are Reasons Why You Should

All but the newest, most airtight homes can benefit from energy-efficiency improvements to help them better handle Northwest Arkansas’ summer heat…

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How to Detect a Gas Leak and What to do When You Find It

You may know how to detect a gas leak by smelling it, but many people don’t know that gas has other…

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Time to Assess — You May Need to Add Insulation to Your Home

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) puts our part of Arkansas in Zone Four on its insulation map. You probably did not…

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Putting Houseplants in Your Home Keeps the Air Quality High

Having houseplants in your home gives you more than a touch of the natural world. They also help clean your indoor…

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Minimize Carbon Monoxide Exposure and Maximize Your Health

While it’s a common byproduct of combustion, you can still minimize carbon monoxide exposure by taking the right precautions. In an…

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Keep Allergies Away This Fall With These Tips

Along with the more comfortable temperatures of fall, the new season also brings an increase in allergies. If you want to…

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Reason Why You Should Invest in a Whole Home Generator

The more our daily lifestyle depends on electricity, the more you may want to invest in a generator. Grid power isn’t…

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Planning a Remodel? Plan for Your HVAC System

Don’t let a home remodel project lead to a costly HVAC system repair in your home. Dirt and debris that finds its…

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Invest the Cost of a Water Heater Installation Before an Emergency

The cost of water heater installation can vary depending on a number of factors. One clue you might need to start…

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5 Ways Your Geothermal System Can Stay Maintained

Although maintenance requirements for your geothermal system are simpler than those needed for a furnace, air conditioner, or air-source heat pump,…

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The Cost of a Furnace Installation Could Set You Back — Are You Prepared?

No Arkansas homeowner wants to hear those painful words, “You need a new furnace,” but inevitably they will be spoken at…

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Empty Home During the Day? What Should You Set the Temperature?

Of course you want your home to be comfortable, but you don’t want to waste money keeping it that way. Your thermostat…

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UV Lights: What Are the Benefits?

Indoor air pollution is a real concern for many homeowners, causing allergy flare-ups, mold and mildew build-up and other health concerns.…

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Does the Heat Pump A/C Need Attention? Troubleshooting Tips

Keeping cool in your northwest Arkansas home is imperative during the hot and humid summer months as you rely on your…

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Ways to Make the Outside Condenser ‘Disappear’ in the Landscape

When the summer heat takes hold in northwest Arkansas, you’re bound to be extremely grateful for your home air conditioner. One…

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Ductwork Inspection: Here’s Why You Might Need It

Your forced-air duct system is essential to the delivery of conditioned air to every room in your Arkansas home. If you haven’t…

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Two-Stage Cooling: The Efficient Choice for Northwest Arkansas

It’s no secret that Northwest Arkansas can get hot and humid in the summer. If you’re thinking of replacing your A/C, a two-stage…

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Four Points to Research When Replacing the A/C

Sometimes regularly scheduled professional maintenance isn’t enough to keep your older air conditioner running as it should. If you’re thinking of replacing…

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Examine These Cooling Myths and Change Your Ways

Reducing your cooling costs during our hot and muggy northwest Arkansas summer sounds like a dream come true to most homeowners. However,…

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Get a Better Air Filter and Experience the Difference

Installing a better air filter in your heating and cooling system is a simple and effective way to improve the air quality…

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You Could Be Keeping Cool With Geothermal A/C: Ask About Tax Credits

Today, not only is everyone concerned with the economy but the environment as well. “Going green” and reducing your carbon footprint…

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Don’t Put Your A/C on Full Throttle — Keep Cool and Save Energy

Summer is here, and if you need to run your A/C on full throttle to keep your home comfortable, now is the…

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If Your A/C Unit Uses Freon Learn How the R-22 Phaseout Effects You

Homes that have central air conditioners or heat pumps manufactured before 2010 could use Freon or R-22 as the coolant, and if…

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Basic Facts About Geothermal Energy and How It Can Work for You

Homeowners in the Northwestern Arkansas area interested in lowering their heating and cooling bills while reducing the carbon footprint produced by…

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More Window Moisture Than Normal? Learn Why This Could Be Bad

Window moisture can occur in any season. The necessary conditions are simply warm air and a little excess humidity. When it…

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Time for a New Water Heater? Consider These Tips Before Shopping

With an average 10- to 15-year life expectancy, your water heater may have seen better days. And if you’re surprised to…

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These Vacation Energy Saving Tips Can Keep Money in Your Pockets

Going on vacation can be an expensive proposition, but it’s something most people look forward to all year long. However when…

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Keeping Your A/C Clean on the Outside Can Improve the System’s Capacity

If you want to avoid expensive repairs to your air conditioning unit or even a complete replacement, it’s worth investing a…

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Basic A/C Maintenance May Include a Refrigerant Charge

Keeping your air conditioner running well through the Northwest Arkansas summer means keeping up with basic maintenance of your A/C. One major…

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Limit Your Risk — Ways to Minimize CO Exposure

Carbon monoxide (CO) is one of the most dangerous gases that commonly infiltrates homes. Even in small concentrations, it’s able to…

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Ways to Know When It’s Time to Add More Attic Insulation

If you’re like most Northwest Arkansas homeowners, you want to know the best, most cost-effective way to save on home energy…

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Ice in Summer Is Good, Ice on Your Air Conditioner Is Not

A nice cold drink over ice is a perfect way to cool off on a hot Arkansas afternoon but when ice…

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Protect Your A/C This Summer from Copper Thieves

There’s a reason why your air conditioner (A/C) was so expensive to purchase. On top of being a complex piece of…

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Consider the Benefits of HVAC Retrofitting Your Older Home

If your HVAC system has been around for years, you may notice problems like uneven heating and cooling, expensive heating and…

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Tips on How to Protect Your Family From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

If your home in Northwest Arkansas has any natural gas, propane or fuel-oil burning appliances, you must always be aware of…

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Common Air Conditioner Problems that Could Hurt Your Unit this Summer

This summer, to avoid any annoying and troublesome days without air conditioning, be sure to keep a special eye on your…

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Work Smarter, Not Harder – Reduce Your A/C’s Load

Operating an air conditioner can consume up to 2000 kWh of energy every year. You can help keep energy consumption and…

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The Importance of Hiring IGSHPA Certified Installers

It’s easy for a layperson to assume that one HVAC installer is much like another. When it comes to installing your…

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Know Your Home’s Energy Capacity – Try an Energy Audit

After an especially snowy winter, warm weather has finally arrived and summer is imminent here in Springdale. Warm summer weather means…

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Tips on How to Keep Cool When Energy Bills Are Making You Hot

Taking a good hard look at your energy bills is a quick way to get your blood boiling while trying to…

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HVAC Maintenance Plans and How They Can Work for You

When you have problems with your HVAC system, it’s either inconvenient, expensive or costs you comfort and money. One of the…

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AFUE, SEER and HSPF Are Terms to Know if You Are Shopping for an HVAC System

You wouldn’t buy a new car or have it fixed without knowing some of the basic lingo, and you shouldn’t do…

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Use Houseplants to Increase Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality

Houseplants are quite simply one of the most functional ways to decorate the home. They can be used to purify the air we breath, and…

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Seal the Air Leak in Your Home for Maximum Efficiency

Air leaks are one of the biggest sources of wasted energy in your home. In the seasons with extreme weather, like…

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Surge Protectors and the Benefits to Your Home and HVAC System

When considering home safety, many homeowners fail to recognize the benefits of surge protectors. Yet, the United States electrical grid has…

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Is a Ductless Mini Split System Right for Your Home?

Ductless mini split system heat pumps are ideal for areas where the installation or extension of ductwork is not feasible. They…

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How Do You Know When it’s Time to Replace Your Air Conditioner

During the summer you rely on your air conditioner (A/C) more than ever. If it breaks down for any reason, it’s…

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Need an HVAC Professional? 10 Tips for Hiring the Right One

Your home’s heating and cooling equipment will sometimes require professional care to keep it running smoothly. When you need an HVAC professional…

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An Air Filtration System for Your Entire Home Helps Eliminate Allergies

Having a whole-house air filtration system will help you manage problems associated with airborne particulates, particularly those that cause respiratory allergies…

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Keep Your Cool this Summer: Maintain a Steady Home Temperature

So just what is the ideal home temperature to establish during the summer months? Should it be 68 or 72 degrees?…

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Electronic Air Cleaners: A Quick and Easy Way to Clean Your Home’s Air

Electronic air cleaners are exceptional systems that catch the tiniest particles that pass through your furnace air filter. Read on to…

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Get Your Air Conditioner Checked Before Summer

Last fall as temperatures dropped and the leaves fell, you probably shut down your air conditioner for the season. Now that…

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Tax Credits for Your Energy Systems Turns into Yearly Savings

If you purchased equipment that made your Arkansas home more energy efficient, you may be entitled to a tax break. The…

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Give Your Home an Indoor Air Quality Test

Winter will soon be over, and it will be time to open the windows and enjoy the fresh air again. But…

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Germicidal Lights Eliminate Pollutants in Your Home

One of the most effective ways to improve the quality of the air in your home is to install germicidal lights.…

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Tankless Water Heaters Could be a Viable Solution for Your Family

Upgrading to the latest HVAC technology can enable you to be more comfortable and save more money. One of the most…

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Why a Higher-Efficiency Air Filter Out Performs the Cheaper Models

Air filters are often only an afterthought for homeowners. If that statement applies to you, you may not realize that switching…

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How Long Should a Gas Furnace Last?

If your gas furnace is more than 15 years old, it’s time to consider whether you need to replace it. The…

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Why an Efficient Furnace Performs at Its Peak in an Efficient Home

High heating bills and harsher winters are causing many homeowners to invest in more efficient HVAC systems. Though an efficient furnace…

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A Humidifier for Wintertime Comfort? Here’s Why

For many homeowners, winter can seem like a break from allergies, as outdoor allergens dissipate. With increasingly dry indoor air and…

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Are Furnace Efficiency Standards Going Up This Year?

Almost half of American households use natural gas and propane-fired furnaces to heat their homes. This accounts for about 40 percent…

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Is Your Furnace Not Heating as It Should?

There are few things more frustrating on a cold winter day than discovering your furnace is malfunctioning. It may seem to…

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Some Electricity-Use Myths You’d be Wise to Ignore

Like many of your northwest Arkansas neighbors, you’re probably looking for effective ways to achieve more energy efficiency around your home…

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Tight Ducts Translate to Energy Savings

Many people don’t understand just how important it is to make sure the ducts are tight in their home. A home…

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Six Tips About Air Duct Cleaning

Having your home’s duct systems inspected regularly and cleaned when necessary has many advantages, including maintaining healthy indoor air quality. Also, while…

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When Replacing the Furnace, Consider These 3 Things First

A furnace lasts 15 to 20 years. In the intervening years between original installation in your Arkansas home and replacement, technology has…

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Your Furnace Needs to be Efficient — but How Efficient?

With winter well under way in northwest Arkansas, most homeowners are trying to save money on household heating. Lowering energy bills…

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Your Ducts May be Too Old for Your HVAC System

Most of the focus when it comes to maintaining your HVAC system is on the major visible components such as your…

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Thinking About a Generator? Standby or Portable?

If your northwest Arkansas home has suffered from power cuts or outages in the past, the thought of having an emergency…

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UV Lights Aren’t Up to Speed Unless You Change the Bulbs Now and Then

A relatively recent advance in home air filtration technology is ultraviolet (UV) germicidal light systems. Many homeowners are adding UV lights…

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Geothermal Myths You Need to be Aware Of

Even with the growing popularity of geothermal HVAC systems in northwest Arkansas homes, there’s still a lot of confusion about how…

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Heat Loss Can Drain Your Energy Savings Away

Winter and heat loss are two things that unfortunately go together. The main consequence of heat loss in your home is…

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New Furnace Installation? Add-ons You Might Consider

A new furnace installation requires a significant investment, so it’s important to learn more about buying a furnace prior to taking this big…

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HVAC Contractor Don’ts: Watch Out

One major expense that most homeowners have to think about at some point is replacing their old HVAC system. That means…

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Try Out These Wintertime Energy-Saving Tips That Also Help the Environment

Winter has arrived once again bringing along cold weather and increasing energy bills. Keeping your home warm and comfortable during winter…

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Don’t Let the Snow Freeze Your Heat Pump

Snow and ice damage can leave you without heat in the coldest part of winter, so take steps now to ensure…

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SEER Ratings: How Does your HVAC System Rate?

The Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) ratings are the best way to compare the efficiency of one central A/C with another.…

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Cleaning Is A Vital Part of Furnace Maintenance

During the cold winter months in northwest Arkansas, it’s especially important for your furnace to operate reliably, effectively and safely. Unfortunately,…

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