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Learn the ABCs Of The Air Filter For Your Heating And Cooling System

By Jim Steffey | Published: January 15, 2013

As heating season approaches full swing in Tucson, it’s time to think about regular furnace maintenance that will keep your system running efficiently this winter. Aside from an annual tune-up,

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Have You Changed Your Air Filters Lately? 3 Reasons You Should Do It Today

By Jim Steffey | Published: November 15, 2012

Air filters are an undervalued component of the HVAC system. Homeowners usually pay close attention to the thermostat, listen for trouble in the motor and feel the airflow coming out

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Selecting A Better A/C Filter: Look For These 5 Ratings

By Jim Steffey | Published: November 13, 2012

Your A/C filter is a vital part of your heating and cooling system. If you have the wrong type of filter, it may cause your energy bills to rise, leave

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Your A/C’s Air Filter: MERV By The Numbers

By Jim Steffey | Published: July 3, 2012

When discussing your air conditioner’s air filter, it’s important to understand the lingo. MERV, or minimum efficiency reporting value, numbers indicate an air filter’s effectiveness at capturing airborne contaminants. It’s a

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When Minimizing Respiratory Issues Is A Priority, Electronic Air Cleaning Becomes A Necessity

By Jim Steffey | Published: April 26, 2012

Indoor air pollution affects many respiratory issues, including allergies, asthma and respiratory infections. Modern homes are often tightly sealed to retain conditioned air, but that tight seal also traps air

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Your Indoor Air: Do You Need An Electronic Air Cleaner, A UV Light System Or Both?

By Jim Steffey | Published: April 10, 2012

Indoor air pollution poses huge health risks. Unclean air contributes to a variety of health problems, such as allergies, respiratory problems, asthma, bacterial infections and viruses. Air cleaners are a

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Cleaning Up The Air In Your Home: A 10-Point Action Plan

By Jim Steffey | Published: October 25, 2011

Homeowners generally think of the air in their homes as clean if the environment is smoke-free, smell-free and if you can’t see any particles hanging in the air. Air quality in your home requires cleaning,

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Dual-Fuel Systems Give You Comfortable Heating And Cooling For All Seasons

By Jim Steffey | Published: October 4, 2011

Are you familiar with dual-fuel heating and cooling systems? Much like a hybrid car, a dual-fuel system will use an electrically powered heat pump during temperate weather, but when the

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Is Heat-Pump Maintenance More Difficult Than Caring For A Conventional System?

By Jim Steffey | Published: September 27, 2011

Tuscon homeowners often choose to install heat pumps to take care of their heating and cooling needs because they are so efficient. You might be wondering how difficult they are

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Are You Prepared For Monsoon Season? Is Your Cooling Equipment?

By Jim Steffey | Published: September 22, 2011

Taking a weekend fishing trip this summer, one Tucson couple learned Nature’s Monsoon Season lesson the hard way. “We had left our guest-room window open just a couple of inches to air

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