If you notice decrease heating and cooling efficiency and an increase in energy bills, the ductwork could have a hole. Most ductwork is made from thin sheet metal, which can easily get damaged.
A hole in ductwork may also blow dust, suck hot air into the vents, or blow cool air in unwanted spaces. You should be able to fix the hole in sheet metal ductwork yourself following these tips.
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When you're living in a hot climate where summer arrives while the rest of the country is enjoying spring, the costs of air conditioning can add up quickly over the course of a year. Searching for a way to cut down your air conditioning costs, even by just a small percentage per month, can result in the savings of hundreds of dollars per year if you're running your air conditioner for six to nine months a year.
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It can be difficult to evenly heat and cool your home. No matter how modern and efficient your HVAC is, the airflow throughout your house can be inconsistent. Some rooms are just going to be hotter and/or colder than others. This article specifically looks at a few ways that you can add heat to certain rooms in your home.
Adjust Your Air Registers
First of all, before you invest in anything, make sure that your air registers are properly adjusted.
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Do you find it strange that most remodeling jobs pay special attention to the kitchen and bathroom? Well, to begin with, the bathroom and kitchen are the most used rooms in the home and as such are likely to attract the most attention. Here are some other reasons why so much attention is given to the bathroom and kitchen during remodeling.
A Value Addition
This is probably the number one reason for most people undertaking a kitchen or bathroom remodel.
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You might be running your heater right now, but you're going to need your air conditioner in just a few months. When you do, you'll want to make sure that it's ready to pull its weight around the house. While your heater is busy keeping you warm, your air conditioner is sitting dormant, being affected by the cold weather. By servicing your air conditioner during the spring, you won't need to be without cool air once the summer heat arrives.
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