AFUE is one of the most important measures for heating appliances, including furnaces, boilers, or water heaters. If you haven’t heard the term AFUE before or don’t know exactly what it means – don’t worry, you aren’t alone. An AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency) rating – often displayed on a yellow sticker on the unit – is […]
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As the weather starts to warm up, you’re probably not thinking about your heating equipment or about anything having to do with condensing, but the best time to plan a replacement for your old boiler is when it’s not in high demand – aka during the warmer months of the year. When it comes to
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The key to saving energy and money when it comes to heating your home is improving efficiency and one of the simplest and easiest ways to do that is by scheduling an annual system tune-up. The best time to schedule a tune-up service is when you aren’t using your system, so either before winter arrives
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It’s probably pretty safe to assume that most people have seen the ENERGY STAR logo on an appliance. Typically, you know that it means that the appliance will lower your home energy costs compared to non-rated models. But there’s a lot more to the rating than just the sticker. How did the ENERGY STAR rating
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Whether you are picking out appliances for a brand new home or replacing existing appliances, cost aside, it can be a lot of fun to pick out new appliances from colors to new features – but before you choose your options, you need to decide if you want gas or electric. Just about all major
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Depending on the town you live in and the actual location of your home, natural gas may be a heating option that is available to you. If you’ve never used natural gas before and are only familiar with propane it makes sense to question what the differences are between the two. Afterall, it makes a
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When it comes to workplace productivity, fuel maintenance can eat up a lot of time, resources, and energy. Did you know there’s a simple solution? On-site fueling, meaning fuel delivered directly to your job site, can easily free up hours of personnel time better spent handling other duties. Here are just a few of the
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Most people take their heating system for granted during the Winter. Their house is warm, they keep an eye on fuel levels if they don’t have Automatic Delivery, and they don’t think twice about how’s it’s working – until it’s not! During a prolonged cold snap is when most people realize they may have a
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A question that is asked by nearly every person who owns a home that has a fireplace or is building a home and is looking to incorporate one – Gas or Wood? Fireplaces are a great way to supplement your heating system, add a focal point to a room, and provide a cozy and warm
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