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How Does Air Conditioning Work?

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:30:00 PDT

An air conditioner is a device which cools the indoor air by removing heat and sending it outside. The result is indoor space that has less heat making it cooler for everyone, including pets. Air conditioners can cool a room, a house, or a whole business.

HVAC Preventive Maintenance in Your Home

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:00:00 PDT

One of the primary functions of any home is to provide you and your family with protection from the extreme elements. While we often think of this in terms of protecting us against the wind, rain, snow and worse sorts of precipitation, protection against extreme temperatures is also important.

Saving Energy: A Solar Air Cooling System

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 01:00:00 PDT

Air conditioning is actually a strange concept when you think about it. Some of the most popular air conditioners create a cold feeling by pulling the heat out of hot air as opposed to simply producing cold air.

How Does a Gas Furnace Work?

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 22:30:00 PDT

A furnace is a device designed to heat a home or other building. A gas furnace is one that burns gaseous fuel such as natural gas or propane.

New Furnaces ? Move to High Efficiency and Get Money Back

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 06:00:00 PST

A new furnace is a major investment, but various federal and provincial government incentives are helping homeowners offset a good portion of the costs. Before installing your new furnace, be sure to have a home energy audit done by a qualified firm.

Air Duct Cleaning: The Right Equipment is Key

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:30:00 PST

Nearly every home and industrial building has air ducts. We rarely think about them, but the truth is, when left uncleaned, these important ducts could be promoting poor health and respiratory conditions.

Central Gas Heating

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 04:30:00 PST

Central heating refers to the internal heating system, in which heating is conducted through air vents or radiators that are connected to a central heating source. Central heating is usually cheaper than other forms of heating.

Preventive Maintenance For Air Conditioners

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 09:30:00 PDT

To keep a home comfortable during the hot summer months, an air conditioning unit is a necessity to have. The challenge of having an air conditioning unit installed at home is the same as with most other major appliances; sooner or later, something is going to break down.