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A Home Automation System for a More Efficient 2017

January 9th, 2017

We may all have different resolutions for the new year. But most homeowners can agree that a more efficient home is a long-term goal they are always striving to achieve. You can speed up that resolution by installing a home automation system that gives you the control you’ve always wanted.

Today, learn how a Nexia home automation system helps to keep your home—and your daily life—moving more efficiently. And call our technicians to schedule your Nexia Home Intelligence installation or consultation.

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Maintaining Your Heating System for Safety and Efficiency

January 2nd, 2017

Don’t let your heating system go on for any longer without the maintenance it needs to run as safely and efficiently as possible. We’ve got some advice that any homeowner should follow to gain peace of mind when operating a gas heater (like a furnace or boiler).

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Did You Buy a Heating System in 2016? You May Qualify for Tax Credits

December 26th, 2016

Purchasing new heating or air conditioning equipment can be stressful, but we may be able to offer some relief. If you bought a new heating system (or air conditioner) in 2016, you may qualify for tax credits.

Check with the ENERGY STAR website to find out if you qualify!

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The Importance of Monitoring Your Home for Carbon Monoxide Safety

December 19th, 2016

You would know if your heating system posed a threat to your family’s safety, right? Not necessarily. If you haven’t taken every precaution to prevent and detect carbon monoxide leaks in your home this year, it’s time to start. Monitoring your home for a CO (carbon monoxide) leak and keeping your heater maintained could save a life.

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Saving Money on Heating for the Holidays

December 12th, 2016

In the spirit of giving to others, you might not have much time to step back and find ways to reduce spending this holiday season. But around the home, changes big and small make it easy to save on monthly bills and give you more wiggle room in the holiday budget. Here are a few of the changes we recommend for your heating system, one of the biggest expenses on your utilities during this season.

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Install Nexia Home Intelligence for the Holidays

December 5th, 2016

It’s the perfect holiday present to give yourself this year (but you can share). Nexia Home Intelligence systems allow you and your family members to have more control over the home’s temperature, security, energy usage, and more.

You can have the home of the future—without actually buying a new home. As long as you have compatible products for your lighting, garage door, security system, thermostat, and some appliances, you can control parts of your home remotely.

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What Are Those Loud Noises from Your Boiler?

November 28th, 2016

You’re excited to turn on your boiler and get that comforting, radiant warmth boiler owners love. However, when the heat kicks in, you notice something alarming. A loud rumbling or banging noise may worry you, and you’re right to be alarmed.

There could be a few different reasons for the sounds coming from your boiler. However, today we are going to focus on the most common and most likely culprit: kettling.

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Get Your Home Ready for Cold and Flu Season with These Systems

November 21st, 2016

When it comes to your family’s health, you do what you can to keep everyone as healthy as possible. From making sure that young kids understand the importance of hand-washing and other sanitary measures to reminding the family to eat their fruits and vegetables and drink plenty of water, you work hard to reduce illnesses around the home.

But something that’s more difficult to control is the indoor air quality that sometimes contributes to your family members’ illnesses. Germs and irritants in the air can lead to illness aggravate preexisting conditions. Consider one or more of these systems to help your family stay healthy.

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Important Tips for Carbon Monoxide Safety

November 14th, 2016

Carbon monoxide safety is extremely important for your family. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a deadly gas that doesn’t give off a smell. You may never know that there is a carbon monoxide leak, and can quickly poison and kill the people in your home.

We want to make sure that everyone is safe this year. Double- and triple-check that you have carbon monoxide detectors around the home that are working properly. Here’s our advice for homeowners everywhere.

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All about the Heat Exchanger in Your Furnace

November 7th, 2016

It might seem as if you don’t need to know too much about the heating system in your home. In large part, this is true. As long as you have qualified technicians work on your heater from time to time, there’s not much you need to know about its inner workings (unless that’s something that interests you).

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