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Winter means dry indoor air. Forced-air heating systems can decrease the humidity level to 10 percent. If you notice dry, itchy skin, scratchy throat, dry nasal passages or cracked lips, you may want to consider purchasing a humidifier.  Humidifying your home to provide the proper moisture levels (30-40%) will help alleviate these symptoms. There are other…

WHEN IS IT TIME TO REPLACE? Certain telltale signs indicate it’s time to consider replacing heating and cooling equipment, or improving the performance of your overall system. It may be time to call a professional contractor to help you make a change if: Your heat pump or air conditioner is more than 10 years old.…

Did you know as much as half of the energy used in your home goes to heating and cooling? Here are a few general tips to help save energy this winter. Set your home’s thermostat at the coolest level you can without making your rooms uncomfortable. For most homes, the heating bill drops by about…

According to the National Fire Protection Association, heating equipment is a leading cause of home fire deaths. Almost half of home heating equipment fires are reported during the months of December, January, and February. Some simple steps can prevent most heating-related fires from happening. Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from…