tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31500513182790333292024-03-12T16:15:47.594-07:00All Seasons Heating and CoolingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08527862619050207672noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150051318279033329.post-20303443555795261232015-10-23T08:11:00.004-07:002015-10-23T08:12:56.213-07:00CO Monitors – Which ones to Purchase and Why?<br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It is getting to be winter
when we are start turning our furnace’s on and start thinking about safety
again. It is most important to have your heating systems inspected for safe
operation and maximum efficiency. It is also time to replace batteries for your
Carbon Monoxide monitors or purchase new ones if your current one is older than
3 years old. Be sure to purchase a monitor for each floor. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">If you have a fossil burning
appliance such as a gas, oil, or wood burning furnace, or you have an attached
garage to your house; you should own a <b>Carbon Monoxide Monitor</b> for your
safety. Thousands of people die or become seriously ill from co poisoning
needlessly each year. Routine maintenance, common sense and a quality co
monitor will save lives.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg19yWTFp0d9fk-ajEHhIr2oO_2Ez4tHi0_v3D5dsWyyLdhcFvlHkR2MRpiZAEiFzjfwWIAEshUIi5nr4IZMSLDladP2kRz3egJIoewtVh013lodh8nr-V8Hmuq-SY3srE_AO-S46scZs4/s1600/CO-detector.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg19yWTFp0d9fk-ajEHhIr2oO_2Ez4tHi0_v3D5dsWyyLdhcFvlHkR2MRpiZAEiFzjfwWIAEshUIi5nr4IZMSLDladP2kRz3egJIoewtVh013lodh8nr-V8Hmuq-SY3srE_AO-S46scZs4/s200/CO-detector.bmp" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Which CO Monitor should I
buy? Great question since there are so many to choose from. A few tips:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1.</span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Find one with a fuel cell sensor<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2.</span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">You should plan on spending at least $60.00 for a
high-end monitor.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">3.</span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> <u>Low level monitors</u> can cost over $100.00
and have to be purchased from your HVAC company. These monitors are the best
because they will alarm faster than a UL store bought monitor. These monitors
start reading CO levels a 5 PPM (Parts Per Million) and will alarm at 35 PPM
instantly whereas “store bought monitors” will not alarm until 70 PPM with a
four hour duration. These store bought monitors will save your life, but if
there are elderly people or young children or anyone with suppressed immune
systems living in the house; they may become very ill before the alarm goes
off. This is why a low-level monitor is recommended.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">4.</span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Have the monitor in a hall at least 15” from the
ceiling. If you have a wall unit, hang it at eye level so you can easily see it
when walking by. CO gas is neutral gas as it is the same weight as air so it
doesn’t rise or fall.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">5.</span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Consumer Reports has a rating on various monitors that
you can buy at the Big Box Stores. The monitors are not all equal.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">6.</span></span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Check out this web site for additional information and
to learn the symptoms of CO poisoning. <b><a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Safety-Education/Safety-Education-Centers/Carbon-Monoxide-Information-Center/Carbon-Monoxide-Questions-and-Answers-/"><span style="color: #0563c1;">http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Safety-Education/Safety-Education-Centers/Carbon-Monoxide-Information-Center/Carbon-Monoxide-Questions-and-Answers-/</span></a><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Summary: Be sure you have
a CO monitor on each floor of your home and have your heating system tuned-up
by a professional HVAC technician</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08527862619050207672noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150051318279033329.post-57522241639401583472015-08-21T13:20:00.000-07:002015-08-21T13:20:06.367-07:00Who’s Actually Installing Your HVAC Equipment?
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;">This is a question most folks don’t think about when
purchasing new heating and cooling equipment for their home. It is of crucial
importance because if a crew of low skilled or non-caring technicians installs
your equipment; you will have serious issues down the road if not at start up.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;">Do I have your attention?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;">The friendly smiling salesperson most likely will not be
installing your equipment. He is paid to sell and that is what salespeople do –
sell, not install or service. (A few do, not many.)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ask your sales person who will be installing your
equipment.<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;">The technicians should:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">have at least several years of experience installing the brand and type
of equipment that you purchased.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">should be North American Technical Excellence(N.A.T.E) certified in your
type of equipment and have factory training.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">have a reputation in the company as being “picky” and taking pride in
all his/her work.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">have all the tools required to perform the job correctly<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">always clean up after themselves and protect your property by wearing
shoe cover and laying down floor protection.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Answer any questions you have and explain their plan to you before
starting the job.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;">You as the homeowner really don’t know what is correct and
what is not. A lot of companies will take “short-cuts” that will have an impact
on your comfort and the efficiency and longevity of your equipment. This is
very scary! Buyer beware! The lowest price is usually not the best choice.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;">You can sway the odds in your favor by doing a little
homework in advance. Plan for your replacement and not wait for a major
breakdown. What we recommend is:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b>Find a contractor that has a great reputation</b> (not that they
advertise a lot or are a large company). <u>Ask friends, neighbors, co-workers
etc. for their input. </u>You can also check BBB, Angie’s List, etc., but know
that the contractors pay these folks to be listed so they can be biased.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b>Be sure the company is insured and licensed. </b>You can go online to
the State Board of Contractors to find out if they are licensed. Ask for a copy
of their insurance. If they don’t have insurance – YOU may be stuck with the
bill! If a worker gets hurt on your property, it is YOUR problem and you can be
sued <b>if</b> the contractor does not have Workman’s Compensation insurance.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">3.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b>If your job requires a city permit, be sure the contractor pulls it
and not YOU. If you pull the permit, the job liability is YOUR problem now and
not the contractor. </b>It is not worth the couple of hundred dollars you might
save by doing this yourself.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">4.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b>Have an idea of what type of equipment you want or need.</b> The more
efficient the equipment; the more it costs upfront. More efficient equipment
cost the contractor more and they pass that cost onto you. The energy
efficiency beginning level for AC and heat pumps is <b>now</b> 14 SEER which is
pretty darn good. It was 10 SEER in 1992 and then 13 SEER in 2006 until
recently this year. (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating is how all HVAC
equipment is rated across the board.)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Calibri;">5.</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It is a good idea to get three quotes.</span></b><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> If you have contractor you
trust and feel good with, then stay with them, but it never hurts to check.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Calibri;">6.</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Be realistic in your expectations of cost. Nothing is free and nothing
worth owning is cheap.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Calibri;">7.</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Spring and Fall usually have manufacturer rebates that can help with
costs on mid to higher end equipment.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">Hopefully this article is of some use to you. If you have
any questions, please feel comfortable in contacting us for more information.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;">757-421-9790 * </span><a href="http://www.allseasonshvac.net/"><span style="font-size: large;">www.allseasonshvac.net</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> * </span><a href="mailto:allseasonshvac@cox.net"><span style="font-size: large;">allseasonshvac</span></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><span style="font-size: large;">@cox.net</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08527862619050207672noreply@blogger.com41tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150051318279033329.post-4348518733357662052015-07-28T12:24:00.000-07:002015-07-28T12:35:27.971-07:00Is Your Castle Comfortable?<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We ask our customers,” Is your house comfortable?” As you
can imagine, we get lots of different answers. ” I guess so, I don’t really
know, yes, no, most of the house, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Of ‘Couse, what is a comfortable house? Our basic definition
is a house that meets your temperature and humidity conditions, has a good air
quality, and not drafty or dusty.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Most folks like to point the blame of being uncomfortable or
having uncomfortable areas of their house on their air conditioning and heating
systems. They think their system is to blame. This may only be a small cause of
their issue.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">What we see most often is their house is sick. Your house is
a system and your heating and cooling system/s is part of that larger house
system. Poor duct work or duct design contributes to a huge part of a house not
being comfortable or having even temperatures throughout. If the ducts are not
sealed or sized correctly, there may be too much or most often, not enough
conditioned air delivered to each room make that area uncomfortable.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b><u>Another equally important consideration</u></b> is how
the house was built. How was it framed? What type of foundation does it have?
How is it insulated? What type of insulation? Is the house very leaky (air
leaks)? Is the house landscaped correctly? Does water drain away or drain to
the house? Do all exhaust fans terminate outside the house or just in the attic
or crawl space? Were the windows and doors made of a good quality material and
actually sealed and flashed correctly? How old and efficient are your
appliances? The answer to these questions may open your eyes and lead you to
some real solutions to improve your situation. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Now you can ask your self is the AC or heating system really
my problem at all? Most likely, it’s only part of the issue. What can you do?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">You
can be a DIY and make small improvements that will help your comfort and dust
levels. An example would be to weather strip your doors and windows, seal any
air leaks you find with calking that has low VOC’s. Add more insulation after
you air seal to lower your heating and cooling bills.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Use
shades or thermal-backed curtains for windows and sky light.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Have
a professional test (Blower Door-Infiltrometer) your house to show you where
your air leaks are coming from and seal what you can – it will make a big
difference!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">You
can purchase indoor air quality products to improve the air you breathe.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Have
a HVAC professional evaluate or tune-up your heating and cooling equipment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 7pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Purchase
EnergyStar rated appliances to save on energy costs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">There are many web sites you can visit to learn more about
home performance issues and how to correct them and which issue should be given
the most priority.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Check out these two sites: </span><span style="background: white; color: #006621; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt;"><a href="https://www.energystar.gov/"><span style="color: #0563c1;">https://www.<b><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">energystar</span></b><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">.<b>gov</b>/</span></span></a></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">, </span><span style="background: white; color: #006621; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt;"><a href="http://www.energy.gov/"><span style="color: #0563c1;">www.<b>energy</b>.<b>gov</b></span></a><b> <o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="background: white; color: #006621; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Your home is your castle. My castle is
comfortable, is yours? If you are in our area (Chesapeake or Virginia Beach,
VA) give us a call, we can help. 757-421-9790</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08527862619050207672noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150051318279033329.post-27537198010925446682015-04-14T13:05:00.000-07:002015-04-14T13:07:31.101-07:00Avoiding Water Damaged Ceilings and Floors<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Condensate Issues- Avoiding
Water Damaged Ceilings and Floors.<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Hi everyone, it’s that time
of year again where we notice water stains or water dripping through our
ceilings or that our carpets or floors get wet by the AC system indoor unit.<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What happens is our
condensate drain pipes get clogged and the pans overflow with water which goes
where we don’t want it to go. The condensate should be going outside our house
about 12” or more from our foundations where it can do no harm. <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The pipes back up and then
the condensate has to go somewhere. That somewhere is our floors and ceilings.
This makes quite a mess because our AC systems can remove enough condensate
water to fill four five gallon buckets of water a day!<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Condensate overflow causes
issues every year because our drains get clogged by insects or debris.<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The good news is that this
unsightly mess can be avoided. How?<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Have routine maintenance
performed on your system. Part of the maintenance is to clean and clear the
condensate pans and drain pipes. The indoor coil is also cleaned which can
contribute to debris in the pipes that can cause a clog. The technician will
also inspect the pipes to be sure that they slope downward and drain correctly.<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Have a safety shut-off
device installed for both pipes. These devices have a float switch built in
which will rise and make an electrical contact which will shut off your AC
system so it cannot produce any more condensate. These devices are a proven
success to save your home from water damage caused by condensate overflow
issues. These devices are also now a “city code” requirement for all new
installations in most states. If you don’t have a coil or pan switch device
installed in your system; we highly recommend one be installed ASAP!<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are a DIY person, be sure to “suck” out
your drain lines periodically to help avoid problems. This is not a cure all
for condensate issues though. A professional inspection, cleaning, and
condensate shut-off devices will solve most future issues.<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The only situation that
won’t be solved by a shut-off device is a broken or disconnected pipe. This is
where a professional inspection is needed.<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Bottom-line:</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> Have your system maintained by a professional HVAC company and have a
shut-off device installed and say goodbye to your potential water damage issues
caused by your AC.</span></b></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08527862619050207672noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150051318279033329.post-18312618624004750442015-03-30T07:04:00.001-07:002015-03-30T07:09:27.164-07:00Tips on a New System Purchase<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Spring Blog – Time for a New System?<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Mid-March through May 31st is the time of year many
new heating and cooling systems are sold and installed. This is a good time
because the weather usually cooperates and neither heating nor cooling is
needed or not unbearable if it is out for a few days.<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">There are few things homeowners should be aware of
when making the decision to replace their systems.<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Some things you should be made aware of:<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It is usually better to plan for a replacement rather
than to wait for it to breakdown on the hottest or coldest day of the year. It
can take days or weeks if during the busiest service months to get a new system
installed and then you may be rushed into a poor decision.<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Just because your system is still operating, doesn’t
mean it is should not or does not need to be replaced. Many older (12 years and
older) are just not very efficient and have lost some of their capacity to heat
and cool your home effectively. They are subject to breakdowns anytime and more
so if they have not been properly and routinely maintained. These “older
systems” are actually costing you more money that you could be putting toward a
new system.<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">A new system that is <u>correctly sized</u> and
installed will give you greater comfort and save you a little money on your
utility bills along with improved reliability.<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">All HVAC companies are NOT equal in talent and
abilities<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Installation skill of the technicians installing your
system is of key importance. You need a skilled team to insure your system is
installed correctly and that they follow the manufacturer instructions and not
take short cuts. These companies are generally more expensive because their
employees are well trained and use state of the art equipment and techniques. <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">A “low ball” price will usually not insure quality and
cost you much more money in the long run.<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Short cuts shorten the life of your equipment and
cause comfort issues and safety issues.<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Brands are not as important as a quality<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>installation<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Ask</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> for North American Technical Excellence (N.A.T.E) or
Refrigerant Service Engineer Society or Air Conditioning Contractor of America
Certified Technicians as well as State licensed Journeyman or Master
Technicians to perform your work. These folks have passed rigorous testing that
shows they have the knowledge to perform your installation of service
correctly. The techs will have a card that shows their certifications.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Ductwork is important. If you have ductwork that is in
poor condition or not designed well, put your money there first. The
top-of-line equipment will NEVER work as it was intended and you will not be
happy with the results with poor duct work. You can’t see duct work (unless you
crawl under your house, in between floors, or into your attic), but it delivers
the air to all your living spaces and it is why you may have drastic
temperature differences between rooms, excessive dust issue, and some health
issues.<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">You will be much better off getting a less efficient
system with great duct work rather than a top efficiency system with poor duct
work.<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Hopefully the above tips will be of some value to you
when the time come for you to plan for a new comfort system.<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08527862619050207672noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150051318279033329.post-88269363880248108492014-09-02T12:28:00.000-07:002014-09-02T12:33:12.290-07:00Heating and Cooling Surge Protectors, are they Worth it?<br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We get this question every so
often and the <b>answer is YES!</b> Most folks will take the time and
money to protect their computers because they don’t want them damaged in a
storm or when utility work may cause their power to go out and then back on and
then out etc. These power surges can cause significant damage to sensitive
electronics. Some folks say,” my insurance company will pay, so I don’t worry
about it.” Others figure it hasn’t happened to them yet, so it
probably won’t, Really?!! Many times there is no proof that a power surge
caused an issue because there may not be any evidence other that the appliance
no longer works. Good luck with the insurance company! <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I have some folks that have a
“whole house surge protector” installed in their panel box and feel they don’t
need anything else. It is great they invested in a whole house unit. I would
still want a separate device made for my system to add another layer of
protection and peace-of-mind.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I would rather have a layer
of protection like my computer does protecting my heating and cooling system. I
don’t want to be uncomfortable and inconvenienced for days when the heating and
cooling guys are scrambling to find replacement parts such as circuit boards,
starting devices, motors, etc. for my ac or heating equipment. Some folks
don’t know that there are several control boards (mini-computers) in a heating
and cooling system.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><i><u><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It is always a smart
thing to have another layer of protection between where the power comes in and
the goes to your appliance, computer or air condition or heating system.<o:p></o:p></span></span></u></i></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Are you protected? I am
and I sleep better at night knowing I have another layer of defense watching
out for power surges and protecting my comfort investment.<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Are these devices
expensive? Not at all. You can have one installed for less than $300.00 and
help protect your equipment costing many thousands of dollars. The devices
connect to the service box on the outside of your house and also on the service
box on the indoor unit. They work by taking the excess power and sending it to
ground where it is harmless. The installation usually takes less than 30
minutes. We recommend that you get a device for both the inside and outside
unit. (Example an AC outside and a furnace inside) If you have a package unit;
you would only need one device.<o:p></o:p></span></span></b><br />
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was of some help to you. If you have any questions or would like us to install
a device for you, please contact us at the number below.<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08527862619050207672noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150051318279033329.post-22378855121792972362014-03-12T07:26:00.004-07:002014-03-12T07:27:26.566-07:00Did You Change Your Batteries and Filters?Happy March, everyone. The winter here has been rough and it is likely that your furnace has been moving large amounts of air through your home the last few months. It is extremely important to change your filters regularly in order to keep the air in your home safe and healthy.<br /><br />Clogged filters can also cause a reduction in airflow, meaning it will take longer to heat your home. There’s a chance with a clogged filter, that some rooms in your home may not receive any heat.<br /><br />But there are other things in your home that need checking this month. Do you have working smoke alarms? Daylight Savings Time has come and gone. Did you remember to change the batteries in your smoke detectors when you changed your clocks? A home fire impacts the life of an American family every 85 seconds. By providing an early warning and critical extra seconds to escape, smoke alarms cut your family’s risk of dying in a home fire in half – but only if they work.<br /><br />Local fire departments want to remind you that when you turn your clocks back on Sunday, March 9 at 2:00 am, make a life-saving change in your household – change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. This simple habit takes just a moment, but is the best defense your family has against the devastating effects of a home fire. The life expectancy of a carbon monoxide detector is 5 to 7 years. So it’s a little shorter than a smoke detector, which we average right around 10 years.<br /><br />If you have questions about how to change your filters, or you need a carbon monoxide detector, call All Seasons Heating and Cooling, so we can help you not only be comfortable in your home, but also safe.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08527862619050207672noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150051318279033329.post-49378995195240083402014-01-30T13:51:00.002-08:002014-01-30T13:56:39.012-08:00Attention Owners of 90% Plus Condensing FurnacesThis message is geared to our folks that own 90% plus condensing furnaces. Several of you have been experiencing furnace failure during these unusual extreme cold weather days for our area. What is happening is the condensate drain line for these types of condensing furnaces are freezing which does not allow the condensate water from the furnace to drain outside. Once the water freezes inside the pipe, it cannot drain and therefore shuts down the furnace. Nothing can be done until the pipe thaws out and the condensate water can drain. This is unusual in our region end and why you haven’t experienced this in years before. <br /><br />One solution to this issue is to wrap a special “heat tape” that is not more than 5 or 6 watts per foot, with an attached thermostat to regulate when the heat tape is energized. This tape can be purchased at Lowes, Ace Hardware and some Taylor Do It Centers, and some plumbing stores in our area. Grainger’s in Norfolk and also Amazon online carry it. Be sure it is tape, not cable, and puts out no more than 5 or 6 watts per foot.<br /><br /><div>
Even with the heat tape on the pipe; any pipe that is outside or on the north wall will still freeze and not allow the condensate to drain. If you have a short drain pipe that can go directly outside the house at a slight downward slope and is only about 6-15 feet long, the heat tape will work. If your furnace drain pipe is longer and goes down a wall, you may still have an issue. Using a heat gun is only temporary as well and even then, the pipe that is inaccessible will still freeze.<br /><br />Another solution may be to add more insulation to the furnace drain pipe. This may help slow down the process of freezing.<br /><br />We tried to find this tape last weekend and our whole region was sold out and won’t be back in stock until “maybe Tuesday or Wednesday”. Our local equipment supplier does not even stock this tape because of the extremely low demand. (Until now!)<br /><br />Looking at our local forecast, it appears after this week, our weather may return to “normal” which means no more freezing condensate pipes hopefully. We understand your frustration and apologize for your comfort issues, but please understand as well; it is out of our control.<br /><br />We can come out to your house, for a fee and try to help you temporarily, but Mother Nature has to help.<br /><br />Thank you for choosing All Seasons Heating and Cooling for your home comfort needs.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08527862619050207672noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150051318279033329.post-38139077000939886132013-03-13T08:31:00.000-07:002013-03-13T08:31:16.019-07:00Spring Cleaning?<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Winter is over and spring is in the air. Most folks start thinking and planning what is needed to do for spring cleaning. <b><u><span style="color: red;">We get asked what can we do about our AC and does it need anything to help it get through a long hot and humid summer?</span></u></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The answer is <b><span style="color: red;">YES</span></b>. You can do several simple things that will be a big help and a few things you need a licensed professional to perform for you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">First the simple things you can do:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Be sure to clean or replace your<b> return air filters every month</b>. These filters are located in the ceiling or wall of your hallway usually. Sometimes they are located in the indoor unit.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b>Clean the leaves, weeds, bushes, and any other debris from around the outdoor AC unit</b>. It doesn't hurt to spray water on the coils to remove any dirt that may have accumulated there.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">If you own a <b>wet/dry shop vacuum, find the one or two white (PVC) plastic pipes that are probably located by the outdoor unit and put the hose on the pipes to clear any clogs that may be in the pipes.</b> This will allow the condensate to drain freely and not back up in your attic where it can cause massive water damage if not attended to.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">If you have dogs, it is a good idea to put up a <b>wire fence several feet away from the unit to protect it from your dogs chewing on wires or spraying it</b>. Dog urine will ruin the outdoor unit coils very quickly and can cause refrigerant leaks and loss of heat transfer</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Be sure your <b>supply air registers are open in all your rooms to allow the cool air to circulate</b>. Closing them can create pressure issues within your home and uneven temperatures.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">A licensed professional is needed to check the refrigerant charge and adjust it if needed, inspect the wiring in both the indoor and outdoor units and service disconnect boxes, inspect the various components such as the compressor, contactor, the start and run capacitors, the amp draw of the compressor and fan motors, and your duct work for leakage and static pressure.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Our company can perform all these tasks during our precision tune-up and offer you energy saving tips to save you money.</span><br />
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<b><span style="color: red; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Be sure to put us on your spring to do list and then enjoy a worry-free summer from costly and inconvenient AC breakdowns.</span></b>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08527862619050207672noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150051318279033329.post-32314571280546422102013-03-08T12:24:00.003-08:002013-03-08T12:26:34.423-08:00Spring Forward 2013-Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Every year, it's the same range of emotions — dismay at losing an hour of sleep on the weekend, then joy once you realize you'll be seeing daylight more and more often. Yes, daylight saving time (known more colloquially as daylight savings time) is almost upon us and after this rough winter, it will be both appreciated and anticipated.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend, and All Seasons Heating and Cooling urges everyone to change the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors when they spring forward.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The time change will take place at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 10, 2013.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Don't worry if the battery may have "a little juice left" in it. Just remember that battery is powering a device that may save your life or the life of someone you love. Batteries are cheap but lives are invaluable. Use the old batteries in a portable radio or a remote control if you wish, but put a fresh one in your smoke detector in carbon monoxide detectors.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Ninety percent (90%) of fire deaths involving children occur in homes without a workng smoke detector.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">About two-thirds of our nation's fire deaths happen in the victim's own home. The home is where we are at the greatest risk and where we must take the most precautions. Most deaths occur from inhaling smoke or poisonous gases, not from the flames.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Since 1987, the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and Energizer batteries have joined forces to raise awareness about the issue that non-working smoke alarms are often responsible for home fire deaths and injuries.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Now, thanks to the participation of residents all across America and the dedication of more than 6,000 Fire Departments, home fire deaths continue to be on the decline. Millions of families nationwide are hearing the “Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery” message.</span><br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08527862619050207672noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150051318279033329.post-46302232573841587182013-02-21T12:14:00.000-08:002013-03-13T09:12:41.520-07:00That Price is Too Good To Be True?<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">These days we all get in the mail, hear on the radio, and watch on TV commercials these ridiculously low priced ads for heating and cooling tune-ups. Really, what can you expect for a $39, $49, or even $99 Tune-up?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">It simply costs more than that in overhead just to send a well trained technician to your home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Some companies can do it at a loss, and then make it up once they are in your home by charging you extra for each little thing that will need to be done.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">When was the last time you bought anything of quality and value and paid next to nothing for it? It is a very rare occurrence if ever, correct?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><u><span style="color: red;"><b>Bottom line</b></span></u>: A professional and thorough tune-up will cost more than $99.00. Be sure your tune-up is being performed by a N.A.T.E. (North American Technical Excellence) certified technician. The tune-up should include extensive inspection and cleaning of components, electrical and safety tests, refrigerant charge verification as to a correct charge, and a static air pressure test to verify the performance of your ductwork. If any issues are found after the cleaning and inspections; your/the technician will have solutions for you to consider.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Is the company advertising a tune-up and giving you an inspection. Think about your car. You pay each year to have an inspection. At the inspection, the inspector examines your car and tells you of the problems that you have to pass inspection. The inspector does not change your oil, put air in your tire, clean your car. He inspects it. If you get a tune-up on your car it can mean that the throttle body was cleaned and spark plugs changed and many other items.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="color: red;"><b>Remember</b></span>: There is a difference between an inspection and tune-up. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Remember ask what that inexpensive tune-up includes and ask questions before hand if you are not sure if they are offering an inspection or tune-up. To be a victim of the low price tune-up that gives you a less than superior inspection of your system with lots of expensive add on items to get the superior tune-up that you are accustomed to.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08527862619050207672noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150051318279033329.post-13918920707045091292013-02-13T14:19:00.000-08:002013-02-13T14:22:05.900-08:00When Do I need a New Heating and Cooling System?<br />
<span style="color: red;">When Do I need a New Heating and Cooling System?</span> All Seasons Heating and Cooling hears this a lot in our business. Most customers are not sure when they should consider investing in a new heating and cooling system. This answer is not as hard at it appears. Several factors play into making a good decision about when to replace your heating and cooling system.<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Several “Rules of Thumb” that are helpful to determine if it is time for a new system:</span><br />
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1. <span style="color: red;">Your system is older than 10 years.</span>—Why is this important to you?<br />
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<li>The Manufacturer Warranty has expired which means you pay for the part and the labor now without any help from the contractor or the manufacturer.</li>
<li>Systems available today are more efficient than what was available when your current system was purchased.</li>
<li>Today’s systems are also geared toward providing more comfort than before. There are now choices of heating and cooling equipment that can deliver more even temperatures throughout you house, decrease humidity in cooling season which increases your comfort, modulating furnaces that deliver even temperatures to your space without over heating you, variable speed blower motors that can help eliminate drafts when the system start up while saving you money every month, and communicating thermostats that make our lives easier in that we can control and schedule our systems from our smart phones if we want to. Indoor air quality products that help us breathe cleaner and healthier air.</li>
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2. <span style="color: red;">If you have a repair that needs to be completed on your older system to keep it operating consider the “4K rule”.</span> Take the cost of the repair(s) multiply it by the age of the equipment and if the number comes out to be more than 4000 (4K), you should seriously consider replacing the system versus if the number is under 4000 just making the repairing.<br />
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<li>A simple example: The repair is $500.00 and the system is 10 years old, </li>
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<li>Math: 500.00 X 10 = 5,000 this is more than 4K You should consider replacing the system.</li>
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We all understand that in today’s economy, there are other factors to consider. Money, timing, and those unexpected needs take priority. The last thing any homeowner wants to do is spend $6,000.00 and up on a new heating and cooling system. We all take for granted the comfort in our home and allow it to take a backseat to other needs and wants but when your system is not working it becomes an emergency.<br />
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3. Ask yourself this; <span style="color: red;">what am I paying for my utility bills? Is my electric bill high? If you have gas, how high is that bill? Would I like to lower these bills without having to turn down my thermostat?</span> New high efficiency systems can definitely lower your operating costs.<br />
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If you keep on patching your old system and hope and pray to get another year out of it; you are most likely wasting money. <span style="color: red;">Your older system is costing you money just to operate and even more money to maintain. </span>The money you are spending to keep it going could easily be going toward a new system that will save you money.<br />
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A heating and cooling system, usually, consists of an outdoor unit, indoor unit, a thermostat, and your duct work. When any of these components fail, you have a problem. If you purchase brand new high efficiency equipment and do not have your duct work inspected, you are taking a serious risk. If your house was uncomfortable before you bought new equipment; it will still be uncomfortable afterwards with your new equipment if you have issues with your duct work.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbQkh2YVmMP61Y6i8sswF4IRfJOfAw9wtCxwoFJwHnNEu3iKeMESNcjbsTfh8v_Z0c1Y6iqAHkTxRLYymwdMZlkhmOWTWxKjd56OIuBEhY7pWxhhyphenhypheneb5Avobz_U6M2iXXOGWiezyCXtqg/s1600/Affinity+95+HiRes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbQkh2YVmMP61Y6i8sswF4IRfJOfAw9wtCxwoFJwHnNEu3iKeMESNcjbsTfh8v_Z0c1Y6iqAHkTxRLYymwdMZlkhmOWTWxKjd56OIuBEhY7pWxhhyphenhypheneb5Avobz_U6M2iXXOGWiezyCXtqg/s200/Affinity+95+HiRes.jpg" width="140" /></a>Your air delivery system (duct work) is a key reason for uncomfortable rooms in your home, not your system. The wrong sized duct means not enough or too much air being delivered to a room. If your house has pretty even temperatures throughout; then your ducts are most likely sized correctly. You still want to have them inspected for tightness, condition, and support.<br />
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A new high efficiency system installed with good duct work by a professional company that takes their work seriously will give you years of trouble free equipment, lower operating costs, and enjoyed comfort you never thought was possible.<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Yes there are systems out there that are 15 to 30 years old and still operating.</span> This is not the norm and those folks are most likely paying far more than their share in operating costs.<br />
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<span style="color: red;">When should you replace your system?</span><br />
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<li>when it starts costing you money in repeated or expensive repairs</li>
<li>you have excessively high utility bills </li>
<li>you demand more comfort </li>
<li>you can afford to replace your system. </li>
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Plan to replace your system before it starts to let you down. If you plan to replace your system even though it is still operating and it is over ten years old; you will be ahead of most folks that just wait until it breaks. Why not plan for its replacement when you can take your time with no pressure and have time to secure the funds needed without the panic and inconvenience?<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Sinking money in an older system is not a good solution.</span> Explore your options by calling All Seasons Heating and Cooling to schedule a free quote for a new heating and cooling system (757-421-9790).Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08527862619050207672noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150051318279033329.post-89349804431504007192013-01-04T13:32:00.003-08:002013-01-04T13:32:40.668-08:00Fun Winter Activities<br />
<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><b>Have a fashion show!</b></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Get everyone to dress up in the silliest clothes they can find, and then make a show out of it, complete with announcements, twirls, music, and poses. The winner is the family member who manages to stay in character the whole way through.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Everyone loves a rainy day fort, so get some boxes, cushions, blankets and pillows together in the living room and see how big and comfortable a structure you can build! Bonus tip – the best forts contain entire mattresses and have signs on the door.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><b>Spice up a board game!</b></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Play a family favorite board game, but make it so that the loser has to do something useful, like dishes, or silly, like sing a song in front of everyone. You’ll be amazed how much more energy the kids will put into the game when there’s something, no matter how small, at stake!</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><i>Plan a bake-off!</i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Think up some great cakes, cupcakes, cookies or muffins, and get everyone together to bake them, preferably as messily as possible! Then you can all try each one, and decide whose idea came out the best. Really though, with cake, everyone’s the winner.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiyzlU19SjOhrK_Oq8fcGAR8K2DvPZVmlI_aOaejQeaA8NRlufWWJpmLd8Vg7J5HndRBRaBGAeXafP3L532lyBVT7S74Qo0TBF_Bayre-aJgldvLkSsL0IaEup-2VdyMyeiwq2IeUXVZk/s1600/Indoor+picnic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiyzlU19SjOhrK_Oq8fcGAR8K2DvPZVmlI_aOaejQeaA8NRlufWWJpmLd8Vg7J5HndRBRaBGAeXafP3L532lyBVT7S74Qo0TBF_Bayre-aJgldvLkSsL0IaEup-2VdyMyeiwq2IeUXVZk/s320/Indoor+picnic.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><i>Have an indoor picnic!</i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Get a blanket, get some nice finger food, dress up in shorts, t-shirts and sunglasses and have a summer’s day picnic in the middle of the living room! The best part of this is no wasps, flies, or mosquitoes!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Go sledding if we have snow and you can find a safe hill. If we don’t get any snow, you can use card board boxes year round!</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08527862619050207672noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150051318279033329.post-40515672432274170402013-01-04T13:32:00.002-08:002013-01-04T13:32:26.605-08:00Ways to Improve the Performance of Your Heating and Cooling System<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The old saying that “a chain is only as strong as the weakest link” holds true for your heating and cooling system in your home. If one component gets neglected or lacks routine maintenance, it will affect the way your system works together. In order to keep your heating and cooling system running smoothly, there are several things you can do to improve your system’s efficiency, like regular service check-ups and monthly filter changes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are things you as a homeowner can do behind the scenes to ensure a properly suited environment for running your system.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u><span style="color: blue;">Inspect Your Ductwork</span></u></b> – Air is “delivered” through your house’s ductwork. It must be properly designed to work efficiently in your home. Check for areas in the ductwork that might allow for leaking such as obvious gaps or crushed and kinked ducts. A contractor can seal any area that causes your air, cold or hot, to leak out. For maximum efficiency, install ductwork that is better insulated and fulfills the load requirement to get the correct amount of air to where you need it. Proper duct work equals less energy used and more comfort.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u><span style="color: blue;">Upgrade Insulation</span></u></b> – If your ductwork or your home is not properly insulated, you will lose a portion of your conditioned air. You should have approximately 12 inches of insulation in your attic in our area (Hampton Roads). Code is R-30 which is 9.5 inches. This is a great investment of your time and money as it pays for itself all year in energy savings and comfort. You can do it your self or have a professional company do it for you. New ducts now require a 2 inch duct wrap by code to help keep the air warmer or cooler on its way to your rooms.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u><span style="color: blue;">Seal Your Attic and Crawl Space</span></u></b> – Seal the holes the plumbers and electricians left behind. This helps keep bugs and unwanted drafts of nasty air out of your house. If you seal and insulate the attic access entry points, you will save money on your heating and cooling costs as these places are well known for leaking large amounts of air. Just by weather stripping the opening and gluing insulation foam boards to the wood covers is a big help and easy to do. You can have these areas professionally encapsulated fro the greatest savings, but the costs are high.</span></li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08527862619050207672noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150051318279033329.post-60874178064680423732013-01-04T13:32:00.001-08:002013-01-04T13:32:16.320-08:00Improvements in Home Heater Efficiency<br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode', sans-serif; line-height: 15.6pt;">In the past few years there has been a
great deal of talk and significant tax credits given for the efficiency
improvements in air conditioners.</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode', sans-serif; line-height: 15.6pt;"> </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Lucida Sans Unicode, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 15.6pt;">Home
heating technology saw similar improvements that </span><span style="line-height: 20.78333282470703px;">didn't</span><span style="line-height: 15.6pt;"> get quite as much
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Lucida Sans Unicode","sans-serif"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;">About 20 years ago, the most common home
furnaces were approximately 60% efficient. This means for every 100 ccf
of natural gas that was purchased, 60 ccf of gas was actually used to heat the
home, while the remaining 40 ccf of gas was wasted out the exhaust pipe. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Lucida Sans Unicode","sans-serif"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;">In 1992, the minimum efficiency for a
furnace was increased to 78%, which brings us to today’s most commonly installed
furnace which operates at an efficiency level of about 80+%.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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technology has continued to improve. Today, homeowners have the option of
investing in furnaces that can reach efficiency of 98%! While there are
a few more installation requirements with these super high efficiency furnaces,
they are beginning to catch on and more and more of them are being installed
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08527862619050207672noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150051318279033329.post-30785853890135357202013-01-04T13:32:00.000-08:002013-01-04T13:32:07.896-08:00Furnace Filter: So Easy to Change, So Easy to Forget!<span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16.5pt;">When it comes to maintaining a furnace, one
of the biggest mistakes a homeowner can make is neglecting the filter.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #111111;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It’s easy to forget about the filter, as it is
usually out of sight, in a wall or ceiling grille or in the unit itself. A dirty
filter can decrease your furnace efficiency and waste energy dollars. Put a note on your fridge and remember to
check the filter every month and change it as needed. <a href="http://allseasonshvac.net/resources/filterreminders" target="_blank">(Or sign up to by clicking here to receive a monthly email to remind you to check your filter)</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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can’t see through it, or it looks dirty, replace it. Check the filter every
month during the heating season.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #111111; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">If you need to replace your filter, pay attention to the
minimum efficiency reporting value, and if your filter is rated one to four,
consider one with a higher rating. (If you have a filter that needs to be
cleaned instead of changed, follow the manufacturer’s instructions.)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #111111; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Install the filter correctly. The arrow on the side of
the filter should point toward the blower motor. (Toward the duct work if in a
grille)</span></li>
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home. A HEPA filter in an air cleaner needs to be changed only every one to two
years. If you have an electronic air cleaner, wash the collector plates
periodically.</span><br />
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and all filters are not good for your system and can actually cause harm; you
can perform a very simple procedure.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #111111;">Step #1-</span><span style="color: #111111;">Take out all return air filters (where the air goes in) in your system. They are located in the ceiling, walls, or in the indoor unit.</span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08527862619050207672noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150051318279033329.post-39207911945955492222013-01-04T07:50:00.003-08:002013-01-04T07:53:48.619-08:00Happy New Year!<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqGLt27rj-i2idmYLWdyxr5PHLy2RsqlqJEqKUUqdIOi9Os36MiqVvQZnJv6KDeVgQNVPJp4XEjZA6EKcZai_MI47wsCw1WjoqoVWa40gylhoQCGUp31S051HTIIFGa19FBqmHOxgftsI/s1600/2013-new-year1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqGLt27rj-i2idmYLWdyxr5PHLy2RsqlqJEqKUUqdIOi9Os36MiqVvQZnJv6KDeVgQNVPJp4XEjZA6EKcZai_MI47wsCw1WjoqoVWa40gylhoQCGUp31S051HTIIFGa19FBqmHOxgftsI/s200/2013-new-year1.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Happy New Year Folks!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">Every year we are trying to improve something about ourselves or our business.</span> We are on a mission this year to get the word out about HVAC system maintenance. This is nothing new, but seems to get forgotten in the big scheme of life. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: red;">Maintenance</span></b> is a “<b><u><span style="color: red;">No-Brainer</span></u></b>!” When you spend thousands of dollars on a heating and cooling system for your home that can last 15 years with routine professional maintenance, why not?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When you see it in writing, it just makes sense. Most <b>maintenance agreements </b>cost <b>less than $20.00 a month</b> for two precision tune ups along with many added benefits which more than pay for themselves.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All manufacturers and licensed contractors recommend routine maintenance for several great reasons.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You <b>save money </b>every month due to the increased efficiency of your clean system (extremely filter and coil can reduce your efficiency up to 50%)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A clean system is a <b>healthier system</b> (dirty coils and ducts promote unhealthy air)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Your equipment life <b>may increase</b> by being maintained correctly by professionals </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You may have <b>fewer major breakdowns</b> because minor issues will be caught before they can become major ones</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Your home may become <b>safer</b> due to the routine inspections designed to catch any safety issues</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You will receive <b>expert recommendations</b> on energy saving tips and new products and services that keep you and your system up-to-date.</span></li>
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<b style="color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>You will save money, become more comfortable, be safer, breathe cleaner air, and have a greater “peace-of-mind” when you maintain your heating and cooling system.</i></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Call us today and get your peace-of-mind. All Seasons Heating and Cooling Service is your local maintenance experts.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08527862619050207672noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150051318279033329.post-74069394862692178132012-11-06T11:13:00.000-08:002012-11-06T11:13:36.089-08:00Fall Back For Daylight Savings and Don't Forget to Change Your Batteries<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Most people are aware that <b><span style="color: red;">time falls back on November 4, 2012 for Daylight Savings Time</span></b>—or <u>the first Sunday in November</u>. Along with changing your clocks for daylight savings,<b> the International Fire Chiefs Association and All Seasons Heating and Cooling Service Company</b> wants to remind you to also<b> change the batteries in your Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Monitors</b>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> <b><span style="color: red;"><u><i>“Change Your Clock Change Your Battery”</i></u></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Have you ever been woken up at say 2 or 3 a.m. by a screeching alarm? I have and it is not a pleasant thing. There are many devices such as <b>smoke detectors, water detectors, and CO Monitors that have batteries</b>. When the batteries get low and need to be replaced; some of these devices let you know in a very rude manner. Of course the batteries only get low in the middle of the night when you are in your deepest sleep.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht6ICO3CTtKhPR8K868GSsuW_suPPdUEHYYVtKkYGGbpAUHtt25iMurC4bhFDIHE7GGFPnnvhZgjCizGDeIfodwXol2uSF5ijS_gCOYRNyFliikKOLNfDCPWL-Ky7Bp3h0iSp9SHYeYtA/s1600/Battery.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht6ICO3CTtKhPR8K868GSsuW_suPPdUEHYYVtKkYGGbpAUHtt25iMurC4bhFDIHE7GGFPnnvhZgjCizGDeIfodwXol2uSF5ijS_gCOYRNyFliikKOLNfDCPWL-Ky7Bp3h0iSp9SHYeYtA/s200/Battery.png" width="151" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You should get in the habit of <u><b>once a year replacing your batteries</b></u> in these devices. Fresh batteries in your safety devices is one of the simplest and most effective things you can do to protect yourself and your family. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now is a good time to replace your batteries in these devices as you change the clocks in your home so you too won’t have an unnerving experience when you are sound asleep and the alarm awakens you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Just Remember: <b><u><span style="color: red;">First Sunday in November, to change your clock to fall back for fall and to change your batteries.</span></u></b> </span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08527862619050207672noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150051318279033329.post-63228108021367278132012-10-23T05:55:00.001-07:002012-10-23T05:56:22.038-07:00Now is a Great Time to Replace Your Old Inefficient Heating and Cooling System!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh80oVv5vtSN4qYorHUxyhe_KOBfC8_3TKXNQPLXVNY6z-GG-nQAQYe0PvmNwFieiwToACOzH21-kslJHpLgcyFglEsPdg7AwCCOrwGeGF1MfWBcF67pZyM7N8_mEamSFj5pbBmh4D2e0s/s1600/Affinity+Heat+Pump+Champagne+HiRes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; display: inline !important; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh80oVv5vtSN4qYorHUxyhe_KOBfC8_3TKXNQPLXVNY6z-GG-nQAQYe0PvmNwFieiwToACOzH21-kslJHpLgcyFglEsPdg7AwCCOrwGeGF1MfWBcF67pZyM7N8_mEamSFj5pbBmh4D2e0s/s200/Affinity+Heat+Pump+Champagne+HiRes.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Don’t put it off another year praying and hoping it will last! All of us want to spend our money on something else other than our heating and cooling systems. A new 60” TV, a new boat, car, clothes, ATV, a vacation, anything but a new heating and cooling system, right!?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Any heating and cooling system that is older than 12 years old needs to be considered for replacement. If you are having repeated repairs, or if your utility bills have gotten out of hand, and your system is way out of warranty, now is the best time to replace it. I know, I know, it does cost a lot of money to replace a heating and cooling system, but it is a necessary evil of owning a home. Just like your roof or appliances, your heating and cooling equipment has a useful life and when it reaches a certain age and condition, it must be replaced.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The fall and spring are the best times to have a system replaced because of the different promotions going on. Most manufacturers have rebate or financing programs that will save you hundreds of dollars, some utility companies offer rebates as incentives to purchase higher efficiency models, and there are still a few Federal Tax Credits available as well.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim0ZGPavrPjOY94dKRmamZ7kNmMkGWQDwT0f0zk4e4wlscnkBVbT0ZB9uRdBQFlgVE0qTBA4UypRqu0NH7zaNBckaroY6JGdxTjn1XmyIrwPzLeCVnnFEJ0D1Vjg9dZlsBEMlHR6H1PMg/s1600/Affinity+95+HiRes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim0ZGPavrPjOY94dKRmamZ7kNmMkGWQDwT0f0zk4e4wlscnkBVbT0ZB9uRdBQFlgVE0qTBA4UypRqu0NH7zaNBckaroY6JGdxTjn1XmyIrwPzLeCVnnFEJ0D1Vjg9dZlsBEMlHR6H1PMg/s200/Affinity+95+HiRes.jpg" width="140" /></a><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">All Seasons has special promotions in addition to the above money saving promotions. <a href="http://allseasonshvac.net/specialoffers/coupons" target="_blank">Check out our “specials” tab.</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">A word of caution, all companies are not the same. The best companies train and certify their technicians on an ongoing basis to offer you the best possible service and expertise. You should ask for a certificate of insurance to be certain the company is licensed and insured. Make sure the company has workers' compensation insurance because if a worker gets hurt on your property, you can be held responsible if they do no have workers' compensation insurance. Remember if they do not have a business license or are not insured; you will be stuck with their workmanship or lack of it with no recourse. Most HVAC companies are excellent and honest, but there are a few that are not. Be smart and do your homework so you are not one of the horror stories that you hear about.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08527862619050207672noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150051318279033329.post-76731333817017840092012-10-02T08:24:00.000-07:002012-10-02T08:24:11.690-07:00Furnace Precision Tune Up<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWw0JL05-GXGYxuLGVc_9JIuot81PqLzLbwUMJqF6qzmSmpqvbe3GJ7NfnqGSZtG29QuLpcTV5HTCbwlWHD-2t0dG_Y3b5e7QPFv141vx5mdAPqKOyuc93Wcdhx4Wy85F2CXAjWUI-fk0/s1600/Affinity+95+HiRes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWw0JL05-GXGYxuLGVc_9JIuot81PqLzLbwUMJqF6qzmSmpqvbe3GJ7NfnqGSZtG29QuLpcTV5HTCbwlWHD-2t0dG_Y3b5e7QPFv141vx5mdAPqKOyuc93Wcdhx4Wy85F2CXAjWUI-fk0/s200/Affinity+95+HiRes.jpg" width="140" /></a>It is the perfect time to get your furnace precision tune up
now before we hit the cooler fall months, or have a cold snap that takes you by
surprise. Manufacturers recommend routine maintenance on your heating and
cooling products because it will extend the overall life of your system. We
have had some beautiful days this past week and hopefully the 90 and 100 degree
days will be a memory for us. So as the cool down of fall is upon us, here are
a few reasons you should get your system precision tune up now:<br />
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<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Extend your equipment life</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Help prevent health and safety risks</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Save money with improved efficiency</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Catch minor issues before they become major
expensive ones</span></li>
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or heat pump system. Having a precision
tune up performed helps your system run at its highest level of
efficiency. Higher efficiency leads to less energy use and less energy use
leads to lower utility bills which can pay for the tune up and is great for our
environment. When you have a professional tune up performed on your furnace or
heat pump; you are also getting the peace-of-mind knowing your equipment has
been thoroughly inspected for safety risks. A tune up may find minor problems
and by having them repaired now can save you money and inconvenience in the
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little prevention and regular attention to your furnace or heat pump now will
benefit you going forward. We look forward to serving you soon.<o:p></o:p></div>
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your devices are older than three years old, please replace them. Their sensors
are less effective after that age and offer little if any protection.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08527862619050207672noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150051318279033329.post-87185732077953706982012-09-14T12:56:00.000-07:002012-09-14T12:56:15.272-07:00Avoid Water Damaged Ceiling and Property!<br />
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If you have a split system--central air conditioner or heat pump with the indoor unit located in your attic space, you may have <span style="color: red;">serious water issues just lurking</span>. A split system is a heating and cooling system that has two separate cabinets. The unit located outside in your yard is called the condenser unit and the unit located inside your house (in an attic, knee wall space, or in a closet) is called your air handler or furnace and coil.</div>
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On a hot humid day, your <b><span style="color: red;">air condenser can remove up to 20 gallons of water</span></b>. This water is called condensate and drips off your indoor air handler refrigerant coil into a pan which takes the condensate water outside of your home by a PVC pipe system. This is fine and dandy and how it is supposed to work and it does work perfect most of the time. 20 gallons of water is a lot of water folks and your AC/Heat Pump system removes it every day.</div>
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The <b><span style="color: red;">problem begins when a condensate drain line clogs up</span></b> and the condensate water can not drain outside like it is designed to do. The water is going to continue to accumulate until you shut off your AC/Heat Pump which is not likely when it is 95 degrees outside. <span style="color: red;"><b>Where does the water go since it can no longer drain outside of your house</b></span> because the drain pipe is clogged?</div>
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It goes to the place of least resistance! This is either your emergency pan (if you have one) or <span style="color: red;"><b>your ceiling or floor</b></span>! If it is your ceiling, you may get lucky and notice it dripping before the weight of the water caves in the ceiling and you have a tragic mess of drywall, insulation, and water destroying your belongings. Not a good day to say the least!</div>
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This disaster can easily <b><span style="color: red;">be avoided by having a condensate shut-off device installed </span></b>in the coil drain pipe and one in the emergency drain pan. The <span style="color: red;">devices will shut off the power to your system so the AC/Heat Pump </span>can not operate and therefore, can not produce any more water. <b><span style="color: red;">It stops the water before damage happens.</span></b> You will notice your AC/Heat Pump not operating because it will be getting warmer in the house. You can call your local and favorite HVAC service company (All Seasons Heating and Cooling Service Company at 421-9790) to come out and clear your drain pipes or you can try it yourself <b><span style="color: red;">with a wet/dry shop vac</span></b>. Simply go outside where the pipes drain and hook the shop vac hose to the pipe and suck out the clog. When the clog is free and the water flows out of the pipe, the device will automatically reset and your AC will come back on. </div>
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You can get <span style="color: red;"><b>twice the protection</b></span> (a device in the main drain line and one in the emergency backup pan) and peace-of–mind knowing that your AC/Heat Pump system will not cause the water damage in the future. Our devices are inexpensive and only take minutes to install. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08527862619050207672noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150051318279033329.post-7686764602399958092012-09-11T10:48:00.000-07:002012-09-11T10:48:39.462-07:00Carbon Monoxide Safety<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Carbon monoxide will cause death or serious brain
damage to more than 500 victims this year—don’t let a family member be one of
them! What exactly is it? Carbon monoxide (CO) is a byproduct from burning various
fuels and can come from a variety of common, everyday home appliances… and it’s
poisonous to breathe in. Have you ever heard that you should never start your
car or lawn mower with the garage door closed? That’s why. It’s a tasteless,
odorless, and colorless gas, making it a difficult opponent. Make sure your
family doesn’t fall victim to this silent killer by knowing the facts. Homes
are most at risk during fall, when people are starting up their furnace,
boiler, or other seasonal combustion appliances for the first time in months.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Normally the toxic gases from fuel combustion are
expelled from the home, but processes called the “stack effect” and “backdraft”
trap them inside. The stack effect is when faulty appliances create a negative
air pressure inside the home by ventilating too much air out of the home. The
building will then “backdraft” to compensate for the air pressure imbalance by
sucking air—including toxic gases—back inside.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">This is usually caused by loose vent pipes,
cracked metal, or corrosion. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Your home could also have internal equipment
damage, malfunctioning components, or hidden blockage or damage in the vent or
chimney. But how do you know? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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can clean and tune-up the central heating system, check for cracked heat
exchangers, and improperly installed or loose vent pipes. Make sure your family
knows the warning signs and what to do to prevent a CO nightmare. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Because it’s indiscernible by our senses, carbon
monoxide can really sneak up on you—and your home’s CO detector! Because air
can stratify, low-level leaks are difficult to identify, you should have at
least one CO alarm on each floor of your home, and make sure it has a battery
backup if it is hard-wired or plug-in. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">*Turn off combustion appliances, open all doors
and windows, leave the home, and seek medical attention for a blood check.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">*CO exposure is so dangerous because it interferes
with the way your body absorbs oxygen, and can result in death or serious brain
damage. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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nausea, headache, and shortness of breath—unfortunately, those are also
symptoms for dozens of other illnesses, so it’s best to stay on the safe side
and just get your home checked! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08527862619050207672noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150051318279033329.post-69315267701034111672012-09-07T09:22:00.000-07:002012-09-07T09:22:09.277-07:00Study Tips<br />
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summer break comes to an end and school starts up again, it may be difficult
for your kids to adjust back to a routine of good study habits. Follow these
tips to ensure that they get the homework time they need.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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a designated study space. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Avoid
distractions and draw a clear line between play time and study time by setting
up a study area in a quiet, well-lit place. It should be well-stocked with
school supplies, have access to a computer with internet, and plenty of work
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">How
much homework does your child have? Does your child need to study on their own
in addition to assigned homework? Which subject does your child struggle the
most with? Help your child to prioritize, set goals, and practice time
management by keeping track of assignments. Make use of a planner or wall
calendar with important deadlines. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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child will likely show more interest in completing homework assignments and
projects if they can bounce ideas off a friend. Choose a day of the week to
invite some of your child’s classmates over so they can help each other out and
make studying fun.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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child shouldn’t be playing middleman between you and the teacher. Schedule a
periodic meeting with the teacher after hours so you can stay up-to-date on
your child’s progress and behavior, and understand more clearly what the main
course objectives are. Figure out what topics are most important, what your
child should focus on during<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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begins at home. If your child shows interest in a particular topic, fuel it.
Have plenty of books, word games, videos, and other resources available if your
child shows a special talent or aptitude. Don’t force anything, but let your
child know it’s ok to like <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">school—learning
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<b><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Give
guidance, not answers</span></b><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">When
your kids ask for homework help, give them the tools they need to find the
answer, which will be much more helpful for them in the long-run. Direct your
child to online homework help sites like the following:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.timeforkids.com/homework-helper/writing-tips<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.onlineconversion.com/<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">http://mathforum.org/dr.math/<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.loc.gov/today/placesinthenews/<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/aasinfo.htm"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/aasinfo.htm</span></a><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08527862619050207672noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150051318279033329.post-8065413185978482662012-08-29T11:09:00.000-07:002012-09-05T05:53:12.144-07:00Dominion Virginia Power - Energy Conservation Programs<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1C-UlaZRG4dtcIbJCUEm8h-76B5na3dYAiq_rZ86_9gdtD4uTfFHKZCtn7zZzNOwsifpn1fd6ivImTsICMqruUBTF1wOPxYQUJxFBpcoihqJbhu1S5mIMC13an8dC6ZGV0VYKu-Q2Ckc/s1600/Affinity+Heat+Pump+Champagne+HiRes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1C-UlaZRG4dtcIbJCUEm8h-76B5na3dYAiq_rZ86_9gdtD4uTfFHKZCtn7zZzNOwsifpn1fd6ivImTsICMqruUBTF1wOPxYQUJxFBpcoihqJbhu1S5mIMC13an8dC6ZGV0VYKu-Q2Ckc/s200/Affinity+Heat+Pump+Champagne+HiRes.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="line-height: 17.5px;">Dominion Virginia Power has released several energy efficiency programs designed to meet the needs of their customers and help them meet the state’s 10 percent voluntary energy conservation goal enacted by the Virginia General Assembly and the governor in 2007. <a href="https://www.dom.com/dominion-virginia-power/customer-service/energy-conservation/ec-programs" target="_blank"> (Click to find out more information.)</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="line-height: 17.5px;">What does this mean to you? This translates into real savings for Dominion Virginia Power Customers. They have released several programs to help homeowners.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; line-height: 17.5px;"><b><u><span style="color: red;">Residential Heat Pump Tune Up Program</span></u></b>-rebate for maintenance tune up of existing units.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="line-height: 17.5px;"> a. Are you a Dominion Virginia Power Customer?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="line-height: 17.5px;"> b. Do you heat/cool your home with a heat pump with no gas or oil fired supplementary heat?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="line-height: 17.5px;"> c. Is your heat pump 5 years old or older?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="line-height: 17.5px;"> d. Residential customer in a single family metered home?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="line-height: 17.5px;">If you answered yes to the above questions you could receive a one-time financial incentive of $90.00 per heat pump unit. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="line-height: 17.5px;"><a href="https://www.dom.com/dominion-virginia-power/customer-service/energy-conservation/residential-heat-pump-tune-up.jsp" target="_blank">To find out more about this program click here</a>. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; line-height: 17.5px;"><b><u><span style="color: red;">Residential Duct Testing and Sealing</span></u></b>-rebate for having poorly performing duct and air distribution systems tested and repaired.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="line-height: 17.5px;"> b. Do you heat/cool your home with a heat pump?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="line-height: 17.5px;"> d. Apartments, geothermal systems and homes with fossil fuel heat are not eligible for this program.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="line-height: 17.5px;">If you answered yes to the above questions you could receive a one-time financial incentive of $125.00 per system for this program.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="line-height: 17.5px;"><a href="https://www.dom.com/dominion-virginia-power/customer-service/energy-conservation/residential-duct-test-seal.jsp" target="_blank">To find out more about this program click here. </a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="line-height: 17.5px;"><b><u><span style="color: red;">Residential Home Energy Check-Up</span></u></b>-easy and low cost audit with rebates for direct install measures.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="line-height: 17.5px;"> a. Single family home?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="line-height: 17.5px;"> c. Apartments, mobile homes, geothermal systems and homes with fossil fuel heat are not eligible for this program.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="line-height: 17.5px;">If you answered yes to the above two questions you could receive a one-time financial incentive estimated to average $230 for this program.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="line-height: 17.5px;"><a href="https://www.dom.com/dominion-virginia-power/customer-service/energy-conservation/residential-energy-check-up.jsp" target="_blank">To find out more about this program click here. </a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="line-height: 17.5px;"><b><u><span style="color: red;">Residential Heat Pump Upgrade</span></u></b>-rebate for upgrading to more efficient heat pump unit.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="line-height: 17.5px;"> b. Need an old Heat Pump replaced with a new higher efficiency heat pump system?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="line-height: 17.5px;"><br />If you answered yes to the above question you could receive a one-time financial incentive from $200.00-250.00 based on the new systems SEER rating for this program. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="line-height: 17.5px;"><a href="https://www.dom.com/dominion-virginia-power/customer-service/energy-conservation/residential-heat-pump-upgrade.jsp" target="_blank">To find out more about this program click here. </a> </span></span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08527862619050207672noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3150051318279033329.post-33447312065949654282012-08-01T11:47:00.003-07:002012-08-01T11:48:42.212-07:00Which Air Filter Should I Buy and Does It Matter?<br />
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There are many choices when it comes to replacing your
heating and cooling system return air filters. With that said; there are many
filters that can cause <b><u><span style="color: red;">more harm</span></u></b>
than good! </div>
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<b><u><span style="color: red;">Yes, there are many filters that can cause more harm than good!</span></u></b></h2>
If you choose a filter just because the label on the box says it is “High
Efficiency or High MERV Value" doesn't mean it is a good choice for YOUR
system. (MERV is an efficiency rating for filters. The higher the Merv rating;
the more efficient the filter.)</div>
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Some filters have a <b>high
static resistance</b> and that <b><u>can
harm</u></b> your heating and cooling system. Static pressure is the pressure
exerted against the duct walls in your duct system. The goal is to have a total
static air pressure of .5 in your ducts. Without getting technical, ( and most
folks could care less); you don’t want to have high static pressure because it
harms your system by making your compressor and blower motor work much harder. <span style="color: red;"><b>This will drastically shorten the life and
efficiency of your system</b>.</span> It can also cause higher utility bills and noise.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Okay good to know right? How do you know which filter is
right for your system? All systems and duct work are different due to design.
Some are definitely better designed than others. The simple method to “test”
your filter of choice is to follow the steps below:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Step #1</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Take out all return air filters (where the air goes in) in
your system. They are located in the ceiling, walls, or in the indoor unit.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Go to your thermostat and turn the system to off, BUT, turn
the fan selector to “ON” from “AUTO” position. This will run only the inside
fan.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Step #3</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Go to a couple of supply air registers (where the air comes
out). Now feel the strength of the air coming out of the vent. Step away
approximately 5 or 6 feet from the register. Now feel the strength of the air
flow. Remember this feeling.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Install (put) in your new filter/s (you may have more than
one in some cases for that system) <o:p></o:p></div>
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Go back to the same registers as before. Now feel the air
flow strength form the same distance as before (5 or 6 feet). If the air flow
strength feels about the same; that/those filters will work fine for you. If
the air flow feels significantly less; DO NOT use that filter. It creates to
much resistance for your duct system and may cause harm. You may have to purchase a less efficient
filter with less resistance.<o:p></o:p></div>
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If you are still not sure which filter to use or want to be
sure; please contact us to perform a static air test and air flow measurement
using our special testing instruments. This will take the guess work out of
your choice and we will also inspect your duct work and make recommendations
(if needed) that will help you feel more comfortable and help your system last longer
while operating more efficiently.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Thanks for reading and we hope this helps you make a smarter
choice on which air filter you should buy.<o:p></o:p></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08527862619050207672noreply@blogger.com3