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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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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

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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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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

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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 Be Prepared For A Winter Weather Emergency

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For homeowners who want to lower their energy bills, home energy evaluations will tell them where their homes are losing energy,…

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Working With Your HVAC Contractor: Furnace Terms You Should Know

When scheduling annual service on your heating system, or calling in an HVAC technician for a repair or installation, you’ll probably notice a…

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When Cold And Flu Season Rolls Around, UV Lights Ramp Up Your Protection

UV lights help keep your family healthy and well during cold and flu season. They significantly decrease the amount of mold,…

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If you are planning to install a geothermal cooling and heating system as a replacement for your existing HVAC system, you may need…

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Plugging The Air Leaks In Your Home: An Easy Guide To Caulking

If there are air leaks in your home, an easy way to seal many of them is with caulk. This flexible…

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The Furnace Filter: Check Often, Change As Needed

The filter in your furnace is an essential component that removes pollutants from the air before it gets heated in your…

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Is Your Home’s Duct System Up To The Job?

Winter will soon be here, and now’s the time to make sure your home’s duct system is ready for the heating season.…

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If you live in an older home, don’t resign yourself to higher energy costs for the sake of charm. You can…

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Are you thinking about replacing the furnace in your northwest Arkansas home? If you are, it’s probably a good idea to…

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This Winter, It’ll Be Easy To Save Energy Dollars

When the temperatures start to drop, it’s time to start preparing your home for another northwest Arkansas winter. A few simple…

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Everybody wants to save energy. And no doubt, most people think that conserving energy leads to savings on their energy bills.…

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Looking for an energy-saving strategy that can be used for both heating and cooling? Consider installing ceiling fans. While most people…

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Could A Humidification System Benefit Your Northwest Arkansas Home?

Although the northwest Arkansas area is humid during the summer, it tends to get quite dry during the winter. Dry weather…

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This Fall, Make Sure Your Carbon Monoxide Detectors Are In Good Working Order

Did you know that carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly dangerous chemical, produced by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or other…

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Kick Off Fall With Preventive Maintenance For Your Heating System

As shorter days and cooler weather signal the end of summer, it’s time to think about preparing your home for the…

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Use Your Ceiling Fan In Winter? Absolutely

Fall is upon us and the cold winter months are fast approaching. Though you may not think you have any further…

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A Carbon Monoxide Detector Is A Key Part Of Home Safety

It’s impossible to detect poisonous carbon monoxide gas on your own because you can’t see it or smell it. The United…

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Get Started On Winterizing Your Home Before The Temps Plunge

As winter approaches, don’t delay preparing your house for cold weather. The best time to begin winterizing your home is before…

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The Best Time To Schedule A Furnace Tuneup? Right Now

Winter heating might not be on your mind just yet, but that chilly northwest Arkansas winter weather is just around the…

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Breathe Easy This Winter With A Whole-House Humidifier

Are you looking for a way to improve your home’s indoor air quality this winter, and ensure the comfort and health…

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Make Energy Efficiency A Priority With Duct Sealing

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One of the best ways you can prepare your home for the cooler months is to make sure that you have…

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Heat pumps do a great job of efficiently and cost-effectively heating and cooling your home, particularly in a climate like ours…

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Is Your Home A Prime Candidate For Zoned Cooling?

Is your Northwest Arkansas home too hot in some areas, or too cold in other rooms? If so, your home might be…

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Even tiny air leaks can add up if there are a lot of them in your Northwest Arkansas home. To improve…

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Determining Your Need For Whole-Home Dehumidification

Humidity in the summer can be a problem in our area, fostering an environment for the growth of mold and bacteria…

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Energy Vampires: Oh, How Easily They Overpower A Home

The Natural Resources Defense Council reports that DVRs, satellite programming and game consoles drain two-thirds of their total energy usage when…

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You may have heard that the tax credits available for installing new HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) equipment have expired,…

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If you’re like most Arkansas homeowners, you’re tired of paying outrageous energy bills. Upgrading to highly-efficient home comfort equipment can help…

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Insulation And Ventilation: 2 Remedies For An Attic That’s Running A Temp

When your attic is running a temperature due to inadequate insulation and ventilation, your whole house gets sick. You may not…

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A Safety Cap For Your Air Conditioner: Why You Need One Right Now

A dangerous practice, mainly among teens, is putting your air conditioner at risk and harming the long-term health of the environment…

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3 HVAC Maintenance Tips That Will Help You Fend Off Indoor Allergies

The temperatures in Northwest Arkansas can be in the 70s or higher for much of the year, so most homeowners are…

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Standby Generators Make Summer Outages A Non-Issue

[fusion_text]Summer has arrived, and for those of us in Northwestern Arkansas, that means thunderstorm season is charging into full swing. Losing…

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Routine HVAC Maintenance Saves Energy Dollars

Saving energy saves you money — it’s as simple as that. And ensuring that routine HVAC maintenance is performed on your…

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Determining Which Geothermal Loop Option Will Work Best For Your Home

If you are interested in the high level of energy efficiency that a geothermal loop can offer, you need to understand that…

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What Makes Today’s High-Efficiency Air Conditioners Better Than Your Old Unit?

One of the greatest comforts on a hot summer day in Northwest Arkansas is to step into your cool, air-conditioned home.…

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Caution: Not Every HVAC Contractor Holds The Necessary Qualifications — What To Look For

Whether you need an installation, repair, or routine checkup, it’s imperative that you do business with a qualified HVAC (heating, ventilation…

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4 Heat Pump Efficiency Terms Every Homeowner Should Know

One of the most efficient ways to heat and cool your Northwest Arkansas home is to invest in a heat pump.…

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Is Repairing Your Air Conditioner The Answer? Or Is It Time For Replacement?

It’s the middle of another hot, humid summer in Northwest Arkansas. And that’s not the greatest time for your air conditioning…

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Summer vacations can be costly, but one great way to offset the cost is to make your home more energy efficient…

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How You Apply Weatherstripping And Caulking Affects Your Level Of Success

In Northwest Arkansas, summer temperatures and humidity levels soar. If your home is not well sealed around windows, doors and in…

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Paschal Service: What We Offer On Top Of NATE Certification

Paschal Heat, Air & Geothermal offers a wide range of services for air conditioning and heating units. We sell, service and repair…

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UV Lights: Helping You Stay Healthy In Your Air-Conditioned Home

If you are looking for additional ways to improve the health inside your home, ultraviolet (UV) lights may be the right…

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Buying A Heat Pump? Take A Look At These Advanced Features

Heat pumps for geothermal systems perform dual roles as both air conditioners and furnaces. The technology utilizes the stable temperature of…

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Properly Designed And Installed Ductwork: Why It’s So Important

If you’re undertaking new construction, retrofitting your attic or basement, or upgrading your current ducts, it’s vital that you design and…

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Concerned About Your Indoor Air Quality? Ten Ways To Clean It Up

Spring is here, and that means so is the pollen and other allergens that may be causing serious allergies for you…

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Uneven Cooling? Why Your Return-Air Ducts Could Be The Problem

The key to any HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system operating efficiently and optimally is air flow. This means not…

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Geothermal Systems: Weighing Initial Expense Against Long-Term Savings

Geothermal heating and cooling is a revolutionary alternative to conventional furnaces and central air-conditioning systems. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection…

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A Zoning System: For Custom Cooling Everywhere In Your Home

Instituting a zoning system that works in concert with your HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system is an excellent way…

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Minimizing The Risk Of Water Damage When Your A/C Is Running Around The Clock

One of the side benefits of running your air conditioner (A/C) during the summer is the humidity that your HVAC (heating,…

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Surefire Ways To Hold Down Your Cooling Costs As The Temperature Rises

Summer is on its way in Northwest Arkansas, and temperatures are climbing from one day to the next. Take these simple…

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Sizing Your New Air Conditioner: The ABC’s Of Manual J

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Why Get That Duct Cleaning Now? Because What’s In There Will Soon Be In Your Air

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Replacing Your Cooling System? Weigh These 6 Features, In Addition To The SEER Rating

When you are looking for a new cooling system, the best place to start is with the seasonal energy efficiency ratio, or…

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It’s Getting Hot Outside — Is An Air Conditioner Tune-Up On Your To-Do List?

An air conditioner in good shape will consume a smaller portion of your home’s energy than one that is running while…

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Now that the heating season has passed, take a few moments to tend to your heat pump. It will soon be…

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Programmable thermostats are a modest, yet potent energy-saving investment that enables you to program your preferred target temperatures around the clock.…

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The Home Energy Audit: A Weekend Project That Can Yield Long-Term Savings

With a tight economy, many homeowners are looking for ways to save money on their monthly bills. One excellent choice is…

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The Time To Tend To Your Air Conditioner Is Before You Need It

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Energy costs in northwest Arkansas can be high, especially if you haven’t made an effort to improve your home’s efficiency. The…

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Duct-System Noise: Banging And Clatter Mean Something’s The Matter

The source of duct-system noise may be difficult to pinpoint. Ductwork naturally expands and contracts with temperature changes of the conditioned…

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An Easy Guide To Arkansas Home Insulation

After seeing how high your winter heating bills can be without adequate home insulation, you may be interested in making an…

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When The Power Goes Down, A Standby Generator Keeps You Up And Running

When the power goes out, you’re at the mercy of nature. Here in Arkansas, a severe storm or tornado can leave…

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Invest Your Tax Return In A Heat Pump, And You’ll Soon See The Payoff

It’s tax season, and if you get money back, it’s always a good idea to invest in something that will benefit…

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Start Planning For Your Geothermal Installation Now, And You’ll Be Breaking Ground Before Summer

Geothermal systems offer some of the best energy efficiency for heating and cooling your home, as well as being durable and…

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Have You Delayed Buying A Furnace? Why An End-Of-Season Purchase Makes Sense

Buying a furnace is a major investment that will have a strong impact on your home’s energy costs and comfort for…

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Mold Prevention Strategies That Really Work

Mold causes a lot of problems for Arkansas homeowners, but there are a number of ways you can prevent mold from…

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Anatomy Of An Energy Bill: Seeing Where You Can Save Once You Know Where Your Dollars Go

Everybody wants to reduce their energy bill. But how can you lower your energy bill if you don’t know what’s driving…

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For energy savings year in and year out, efficient ductwork design is a key factor. In addition to energy savings, your…

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When The Weather Gets Nasty, A Standby Generator Has Your Back

Power outages can happen at any time, but severe winter weather makes blackouts all the more likely in northwest Arkansas. When…

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How A Zoning System Delivers Custom Comfort From One Room To The Next And One Season To Another

A zoning system can be an effective solution to indoor comfort problems, all while helping you reduce your heating and cooling…

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You Can Relax — You’ve Called A NATE-Certified Contractor

Any Yellow Pages or Internet search can tell you that there are dozens of contractors to choose from when you have…

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Furnace Noise: Pay Attention To Those Clicks, Pops And Bangs

Mysterious furnace noises shouldn’t be ignored, as they often signal underlying problems that you should have addressed promptly — before they…

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Buying A Furnace Online: Why You’re Likely To Get More Than You Bargained For

Buying a furnace online may seem like a great way to save money. However, there are several factors about buying online…

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Red-Tagged Furnace: Replacing The Unit Vs. Replacing The Heat Exchanger

The day may come when you are faced with a red-tagged furnace, most likely because the heat exchanger has cracked. If…

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Compare The AFUE Ratings, But Run The Numbers, Too When You’re Buying A Furnace

If you want lower energy bills, you need a more efficient furnace. The efficiency of furnaces is determined by annual fuel…

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At Paschal Heating, Air & Geothermal, Our Work Isn’t Done Until You’re Satisfied — We Guarantee It

At Paschal Heating, Air & Geothermal, the work isn’t done until you’re satisfied — and we have the guarantee to prove…

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How A Dual-Fuel System Maximizes Comfort And Efficiency As Temperatures Rise And Fall

If you’re in the market for a new heating and air conditioning system in northwest Arkansas, consider a dual-fuel system. These…

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Your New Ventilation System: Keep These 8 Design Factors In Mind

Ventilation systems are becoming increasingly more important as homes are built with tighter and tighter exterior shells. Such tight construction is…

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Four Easy Ways To Maximize Heating-System Efficiency

An efficient heating system can reduce your energy costs while also keeping your family warm and cozy all winter long. You…

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MERV Filters: Selecting The One That’s Right For Your System

Winter is bearing down hard on northwest Arkansas, which means your furnace is going to get a real workout for several…

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Heat Pumps: Along With Advanced Features And Efficiency Ratings, Consider These 4 Factors

When buying a residential heat pump, the features and efficiency ratings of the unit are two of the most important things…

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Garage Emissions Could Be Degrading Your Indoor Air Quality — Here’s How

You probably spend a vast majority of your time indoors, especially now that the weather has turned cold. For this reason,…

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Holding Down Your Home Heating Costs As Arkansas Temperatures Continue To Drop

To avoid having to pay exorbitant heating costs as the temperatures keep dropping, you should make sure your home is prepared…

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Furnace Replacement: Choosing A Correctly Sized Unit With The Features And Efficiency Rating That Are Right For Your Home

When it comes to furnace replacement, size matters. In other words, the efficiency of your new furnace depends on it being…

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Cold And Flu Season’s Almost Here — UV Lights Can Help You Fend It Off

Cold and flu season is almost upon us and many homeowners aren’t familiar with a simple installation that can help them…

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Getting Through A Power Outage — Before, During And After

Losing your electrical power during the winter is no joke, as subzero temperatures can be potentially life-threatening. That’s why it’s smart…

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Assessing Your Lot For Geothermal Heating and Cooling

With temperatures plunging amid the rising costs of fuel bills, a geothermal heat pump is a proven way to save energy…

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Pull Out The Energy Star Yardstick To See How Your Home Measures Up

In order to better manage your home’s energy and efficiency, it is crucial to first understand where you currently stand. Energy…

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Ideal Programmable Thermostat Practices To Boost Energy Savings

When you use a programmable thermostat to control your heating or cooling system, you gain the ability to precisely manage when…

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Set Your Whole-House Humidification System To Gain Energy Savings This Winter

With a whole-house humidification system, you can dramatically improve the interior comfort of your home while also saving energy and reducing…

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Did You Know Furnace Efficiency Is (In Part) Affected By The Motor?

Furnace efficiency can be affected by factors ranging from filter cleanliness to the amount of ductwork insulation. Often overlooked in heating…

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How To Effectively Lower our Home’s Heating Load

When your budget is tight and you want to reduce your seasonal heating bills, the first thing you should do is…

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Wondering What’s All The Hype About Preventive Maintenance? Why It’s An Essential Service For Your System’s Health

Source after source will tell you that preventive maintenance is essential for your HVAC system’s continued health. They’re right — it’s…

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You Most Likely Know That Changing Air Filters Regularly Is Important, But Do You Know Why?

When you bought your heating or cooling system, you were most likely told about the importance of changing air filters regularly.…

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Get Insider Secrets From Paschal Heating, Air & Geothermal And Find Out If Your Heating System Will Last Another Season

Here at Paschal Heat, Air & Geothermal, we’ve been serving customers in northwest Arkansas for more than 40 years. We’ve seen…

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Need Increased Energy Savings? Get Home Equipment Ready For Cooler Temperatures

Some parts of the country have already seen their first snowfall, which means winter is not far off for the rest…

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Use Applicable HVAC Tax Credits Before They Expire At The End Of 2011

The U.S. government offers a variety of tax credits for energy-efficient HVAC equipment, appliances and other qualifying materials. If you want…

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Manage Air Leaks, And Stop Energy Loss In Your Home

During the winter, air leaks can cause considerable energy loss in your home — which drives up your heating bills and…

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With This Handy Buyer’s Guide, You Can Select A Heating System That Performs To Your Home’s Unique Heating Demands

When choosing a home heating system, you naturally want to be careful to choose a furnace or heat pump that will…

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Two Fuel Sources In Dual-Fuel Systems Means The Ultimate Energy Control

Dual-fuel heating systems give homeowners the best of two worlds in meeting residential comfort needs. They combine the most efficient qualities…

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Preventive Maintenance — How It Benefits Your HVAC System, Your Comfort And Your Energy Savings

As a homeowner, you may have heard about the importance of preventive maintenance for your HVAC system. You may also have…

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Have Your Plans For Heating A New Addition Hit A Snag? Ductless Mini Splits Might Be Your Best Option

If you’ve got a new addition to your home that isn’t served by your main HVAC system or ductwork, deciding how…

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Free, Renewable Energy — A Brief Guide To Geothermal Systems

If an an endless reservoir of energy existed right beneath your feet, would you tap into it? If you answered yes,…

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Five Reasons Why You Can Trust Your HVAC Systems To Paschal

You trust your HVAC system to keep you safely comfortable in your home. That’s why you should only trust the best…

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Your Energy Dollars Shouldn’t Be Wasted, That’s Why We Offer Three Levels Of Energy Savings Agreements

Who doesn’t want to save energy and money? If you want to reduce the amount of energy your heating and cooling…

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The Paschal Guarantee — Because You Deserve Quality HVAC Service

When it comes to HVAC service, you deserve the best. There are many contractors to choose from in northwest Arkansas. At…

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Keep Your Heat Pump Well-Maintained, And It Will Reward You With Long-Lasting Efficiency

As we transition from cooling season to heating season, it’s time for heat pump maintenance. Call your technician now, before you…

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With Preventive Maintenance, You Know Your Furnace Is Ready For Colder Weather

Most furnaces fail because they have not been properly maintained. You may think it is more affordable to simply wait until…

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Don’t Get Too Hung Up On The Initial Costs Of A Furnace Upgrade, It’s The Lifetime Costs That Count

You wouldn’t buy a cheap car if you knew it was going to cost you a fortune in gas and repairs.…

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Filter Neglect Means Poor Furnace Performance — Change Your Furnace Filters Regularly

Like most homeowners, residents in northwest Arkansas are looking for ways to lower their heating bills this winter. There are plenty…

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Protect Your Air Conditioner From Cold Weather — Tips For Winter Shutdown

The temperature is starting to drop in northwest Arkansas, which means it’s time for you to get your air conditioner ready…

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Top-Notch Heating Performance Depends On Proper Ductwork Design And Installation

Many homes in northwest Arkansas are losing energy through a home system they can’t even see — ductwork. Inefficient air ducts…

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Why You Should Hire an HVAC Company with Complete Geothermal “Turn-Key” Installations

Unfortunately geothermal heat pumps are not available for “off the shelf” purchase. There are many things to consider in the installation…

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Need Better Control Of Comfort? Try Zoning Systems On For Size

Do you have a home with a spare bedroom that only gets used around the holidays? Or maybe during the long,…

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Air Purification Possible With New Combined Technologies

As a resident of northwest Arkansas, you probably consider yourself lucky to live in such scenic surroundings. With the Ozarks and Beaver…

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High Efficiency Ducts Can Make A Big Contribution Towards Energy Savings

The price of energy and the cost of your utility bill increases every year. A lot of effort is put into…

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With As Much As Northwest Arkansas Homeowners Need Their A/Cs, Preventive Maintenance Should Not Be Ignored

Preventive maintenance of your home’s heating and cooling system is of the utmost importance for homeowners in northwest Arkansas. Regular maintenance…

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