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Goodbye Sludge: Cleaning Your Heating Oil Tank
by Sally Smith on Nov 16, 2014
For many people, heating oil is their primary way of staying warm during winter. Whether it's a 275-gallon heating oil tank, plastic fuel storage tanks or portable diesel fuel tanks now and then they need to be cleaned to maintain efficiency and keep the fuel inside them from becoming contaminated with dirt or grime. Continue reading →
Oil Vs Gas: What is Best for Heating Your House?
by Sally Smith on Nov 17, 2014
With cold weather setting in, many homeowners are looking at different ways to heat their homes. Most furnaces use either oil or natural gas, and homeowners are often confused when it comes to knowing what type is better for their homes. Heating oil provides more heat per BTU than any other heating source, and furnaces are much cheaper. Continue reading →
How to Fit a New Radiator, the Essentials for a Successful Project
by Boris Dzhingarov on Nov 19, 2014
You may decide to change your radiator for many reasons, and these could include replacing an old, inefficient radiator to save money and increase the heat output (BTU), or to upgrade to a stylish designer radiator. Whatever the reason is, your starting point will be the search for a new radiator, closely followed by a decision on fitting. Continue reading →
3 Reasons to Ventilate Your Home
by Scott Caswell on Jan 21, 2015
As we take a breather with our families over the festive season, it’s important to stay healthy and get the most out of the time with your family! No one wants sick children at this time of year. Yes please, to happy and healthy children while they are on school vacation break! Our suggestion is to ventilate your home this summer…The ongoing benefits of home ventilation will keep your family happy and healthy for many more season and years to come! Continue reading →
Save Money on Air Conditioning Repairs
by Kashif Raza on May 19, 2015
There is nothing like coming inside after a day out in the hot summer sun and being able to relax and cool off in an air-conditioned house. Most of us do not really give our AC much thought, that is until something goes wrong. Continue reading →
HVAC Maintenance Can Save Costly Repairs
by Guest on Jun 14, 2015
Some things in your house can cost you an absolute fortune to repair and replace. Home heating and air cooling systems are some of those things. There are some very simple things you can do in order to keep your HVAC system running properly. Continue reading →
Home Repair: Questions to Ask Your HVAC Technician
by Tom Grant on Jul 3, 2015
Buying a great air conditioning and heating system should be a great investment and having parted with your cash and chosen a model that you believe will serve you well for many years, it is just as essential to do ask the right questions in order to make sure you choose a technician who can help you get the longevity you expect for the money. Continue reading →
Home HVAC Equipment: Should You Repair or Replace It?
by Tom Grant on Jul 16, 2015
If you have an HVAC system in your home, you will know how essential it is in order to stay comfortable whatever the weather. If something goes wrong with your system and it stops working, you will usually want to sort out the problem as soon as possible. Continue reading →
Four Seasons and Your Home
by Dave Allen on Sep 2, 2015
Regular maintenance should be performed on your heating and cooling system. Independence heating and cooling specialists must be on their toes during the winter and the summer. Luckily, Energy Star recommends a list of five check-ups a homeowner can keep handy. Continue reading →
10 Benefits of Commercial Air Conditioning
by Guest on Sep 21, 2015
Commercial air conditioning is incredibly important for any workspace. It gives you the power to control your workspace temperature and thus give your workforce the ideal climate conditions. Continue reading →
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