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Experts are saying that the spring of 2012 could be the worst season we’ve ever seen for allergies. "The seasons are getting longer—they're starting earlier and pollens are getting released earlier," says Dr. Stanley Fineman, president-elect of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and an allergist at the Atlanta Allergy and Asthma Clinic. 1
Stay comfortable and save money by keeping your central air conditioner in tip-top shape. When your air conditioner is running properly it uses less energy to cool your home, and lower energy use means bigger savings for you on your monthly utility bills. Air conditioners at peak efficiency will use up to 20% less electricity and last years longer (requiring less repair).
Your heating system gets a workout during the winter. There are some things you should know in order to make sure it keeps up with your demands. The last thing anyone wants is for their heating system to fail when it’s most needed!
This year along with your other New Year’s resolutions, why not make a commitment to saving money by saving energy. Making simple, everyday changes saves energy and money, while protecting the environment.
Statistics show that every year 40-45% of adults will make one or more resolutions for the New Year. While a lot of people who make New Year’s resolutions do break them, research shows that making resolutions is useful. People who explicitly make resolutions are 10 times more likely to attain their goals than people who don't do so. Be one of the ones who attain their goals in 2012.
During the holidays you want to be able to guarantee plenty of water, especially hot water, to go around. Extra loads of laundry and dishes, as well as extra showers and baths for guests, all create added demand on your water heater...
October is National Fire Safety month. Your heating system, when not properly maintained, is one of the biggest fire and safety hazards in your home. In 2008, U.S. fire departments responded to 61,000 home fires that involved heating equipment, resulting in 480 deaths, 1,660 fire injuries and $1.1 billion in direct property damage.
As temperatures cool off outside, most of us find ourselves spending more time indoors. Looming cooler temps also prompt us to tightly seal any cracks in our homes, preventing cold drafts from entering.
Plumbing is the system in our homes consisting of “pipes and fixtures for the distribution of water or gas in a building and for the disposal of sewage.” Sounds straightforward enough, however, you might be surprised by some of these interesting facts about household plumbing.
As electricity prices are expected to rise along with hot summer temps, it’s causing many to look for ways to cut back on expenses. Beat the heat this summer, reduce your air conditioning (a/c) usage, while still enjoying savings with these simple tips.