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Radiant Heating In The Home
If you've ever had radiant heating in your home,
you can't go back," vows Tom Schefer, manager of LeDuc & Dexter's newly formed
Hydronic Department. By going back, Schefer is referring to central or forced
air heating, which is found in most homes. "Radiant heating has no fans, there's
no dust, no pollen and it's silent. It's like standing in sunshine, the heat
radiates directly to you. It's total comfort."
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Repair or Replace That Air
Conditioner?
When should you repair older equipment and when do
you replace that equipment. This can be one of the most difficult decisions that
you have to make because it always seems that the repair or replacement comes at
the worst possible time.
Here is what you have to consider when making a decision to repair or replace
the largest appliances in your home.
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Drafty House?
Want to put more money in your pocket? You can up
to 10% or more on your energy bill by eliminating as many the air leaks in your
home as possible. During the summer warm air leaks into your home and during the
winter leaks out of your home, wasting a good portion of your energy dollars.
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Around The House - Tip of The
Month
Caulking up to 30% of a home's heated air can be
lost through leaks and cracks. Check spaces where pipes, wires, cables or water
faucet's enter the house, and under windowsills.
Make sure you have adequate insulation in the
attic (recommended levels range from R-30 to R-38). 40% of the heat loss in
winter and gained in summer is through attics.
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