Northwood Posts

Balboa Heating Installation Question: What Makes a Furnace High Efficiency?

January 18th, 2012

You’ve probably heard about the new lines of high efficiency furnaces being released by popular home heating companies in Balboa, but what exactly is different about these high efficiency devices from your current furnace?

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High Efficiency Northwood Furnaces: Chimney Concerns

January 11th, 2012

When upgrading to a high efficiency gas furnace in Northwood, you may need to make some upgrades to your chimney. Older chimneys built for standard furnaces with normal exhaust needs are not built to the specifications…

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Furnace Tip 1: How to Fix a Faulty Furnace Blower

January 9th, 2012

The blower fan on your furnace is designed to distribute warm air through the ductwork in your Talega home evenly, ensuring you use all of the energy consumed by your furnace. If the blower doesn’t turn on when the furnace turns on…

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Signs that You Have Hard Water in Brea

December 26th, 2011

Hard water is fairly common, especially in certain regions of the country. It is called hard water because of the minerals in it, such as calcium, iron and lime. Depending on how “hard” the water is, it’s usually perfectly healthy…

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Furnace Safety: Some Advice from Saddleback Plumbing

November 16th, 2011

There are many advantages to a properly operating furnace; the most important are the safety and comfort of your Northwood home’s occupants. There are several things you can do to ensure the safe operation…

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Federal Energy Efficiency Rebates Explained

August 31st, 2011

You’ve probably seen the advertisements and heard the sales pitches all over Santa Ana. Upgrade your furnace, air conditioner, water heater, or insulation and receive a federal rebate on your taxes for a percentage of the installation cost. The government is seriously invested in improving the energy efficiency of the country.

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The Effect of Dust Mites on Indoor Air Quality: A Guide From Northwood

August 24th, 2011

There are three types of indoor air pollutants that affect your Northwood home – particles, bioaerosols and gases. Dust mites are a special case because they are nearly invisible to the eye, but represent a substantial bioaerosol that can make it harder to breathe and result in a number of sometimes debilitating symptoms.

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Maintenance: Cleaning Your Conditioner Coil Will Save You Headaches Later

July 29th, 2011

You have plenty of things to clean all over your house. But do you really have to clean your air conditioner too? Well, if you want it to keep working well, you do. In fact, cleaning the coil of your air conditioner is a quick and easy process, especially if you do it on a regular basis, and it can save you a great deal of frustration later on.

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The Energy Star Label

June 24th, 2011

The Energy Star program is a joint program of the US environmental protection agency and the US department of Energy. The program’s goal is to help consumers save money and protect the environment through energy-efficient products and practices.

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