Monthly Archives: February 2012

Frozen Pipes: Key Preventive Strategies

By Pat Quinlan | Published: February 28, 2012

The winter is a tough time of year for many homeowners, and frozen pipes certainly don’t make things any easier. Fortunately, there are a few steps you can take, both

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Four Surefire Ways To Optimize HVAC-System Efficiency

By Pat Quinlan | Published: February 23, 2012

With the Front Range firmly in winter’s grasp, there’s no better time than now to talk about HVAC efficiency. If you find your heating bills going through the roof, consider

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Buying A Furnace: It’s As East As 1, 2, 3

By Pat Quinlan | Published: February 21, 2012

Buying a furnace doesn’t have to be a stressful, time-consuming process. With a few tips in hand, you can make the whole experience — and the end results — enjoyable.

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A Crippling Power Outage Can Happen At Any Time — Are You Prepared To Ride One Out?

By Pat Quinlan | Published: February 16, 2012

A power outage in the Denver metro area typically doesn’t last long, but when winter or summer storms wreak havoc on the power supply, your home can become uncomfortably cold

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Using Your Water Heater: Three Ways To Hold Down The Cost

By Pat Quinlan | Published: February 14, 2012

Water heaters are such common appliances that they can be easy to forget about. If you haven’t given any thought to your water heater lately, it might even be costing

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Choosing the MERV Filter That Will Keep Your Furnace Efficient And Your Family Healthy

By Pat Quinlan | Published: February 9, 2012

Choosing the right air filter is one of the best things you can do for your furnace, not to mention for yourself and your family. A filter’s efficiency is measured

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The Basics Of Boiler Maintenance

By Pat Quinlan | Published: February 7, 2012

As appliances go, boilers tend to be fairly reliable. A good one can be expected to provide dependable service for decades. But like any piece of machinery, boilers need regular

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Choosing A Tankless Water Heater: How Location, Size And Demand Factor Into Your Decision

By Pat Quinlan | Published: February 2, 2012

A tankless water heater differs from the conventional water heater in that it doesn’t have a large tank to hold the hot water and doesn’t have to keep reheating unused

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