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Understanding Heating Systems: Furnaces vs. Heat Pumps

As the cold season sets in, many people begin to question the efficiency of their heating methods after receiving their gas bills. In regions with moderate temperatures like Northern California, heat pumps may emerge as an appealing alternative. However, the debate between furnaces and heat pumps is not straightforward, as both options have their own […]

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Heads up: Innovative Heating System Technologies Now Available

If you’re considering upgrading your home heating system, you’ll likely encounter alternatives to traditional gas-fired furnaces. While newer Energy Star models boast impressive efficiency, it’s crucial to familiarize yourself with the basics of emerging technologies in the market. Absorption Systems Absorption heating systems harness various energy sources like geothermal, solar, or the most prevalent, natural

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Part 1: Enhance Your Fundamental Understanding of Heating and Air Conditioning Systems

As any diligent student knows, a quiz often leads to more inquiries, especially if some answers were guessed at. If you recently engaged with the heating and air conditioning system quiz from Experts In Your Home, as featured on our blog titled “Quiz: Test Your Basic Knowledge About Your Heating System,” you might find yourself

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Part 2: Extended Responses from the Heating and Air Conditioning System Quiz

If things keep going this way, you might just hear about the inception of “Experts University.” This concept might seem a tad outlandish, but not entirely implausible, and here’s why. First, we launched a Quiz: Test Your Basic Heating and Air Conditioning System Knowledge. While we didn’t aim for it to be overly challenging, it

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Can You Claim Tax Credits for Your Heating and Air Conditioning System?

Even when you invest in a heating and air conditioning system, it’s wise to keep your receipts for potential tax benefits come tax season. The U.S. Department of Energy extends energy tax credits for specific home upgrades, including enhancements to heating and air conditioning systems. As tax season approaches, you might be wondering if your

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Can You Claim Tax Credits for Your Heating and Air Conditioning System?

Even when you invest in a heating and air conditioning system, it’s wise to keep your receipts for potential tax benefits come tax season. The U.S. Department of Energy extends energy tax credits for specific home upgrades, including enhancements to heating and air conditioning systems. As tax season approaches, you might be wondering if your

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Making Home Adjustments to Relieve Your Heating System

It’s time to take action. When the coast is clear, consider dialing down the thermostat by just one degree. This simple tweak can provide much-needed relief to your heating system without sacrificing comfort. And here’s a tip: the ideal moment to make this adjustment is right before bedtime, when everyone is likely snuggled up under

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Debunking Myths About Your Home Heating System

Some myths, like the notion that bananas grow on trees, are innocuous and even amusing, garnering widespread agreement. However, myths surrounding home heating systems, often propagated by well-meaning individuals, can have far-reaching consequences, from compromising safety to inflating monthly utility bills. At Experts In Your Home, we take these matters seriously. But before we delve

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To Clean or Not to Clean Your Heating and Air Conditioning System Ducts?

Identifying when air ducts require cleaning can be a challenging task, unlike more obvious issues such as a leaking air conditioner or a visibly clogged furnace filter. Without the ability to visually inspect the intricate network of ducts within your home, determining their cleanliness presents a significant challenge. Unfortunately, some contractors exploit this uncertainty, using

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