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Heating

At What Temperature Should You Turn on the Heat?

Changes in weather and climate conditions lead many homeowners to ask the simple question, at what temperature should you turn on the heat?   Before you switch on the furnace, there are many things to consider. Let’s find out the optimal temperatures to turn on the furnace. Day Temperature  According to Energy Rates, the ideal temperature for the day is 20° Celsius (or 68° Fahrenheit) when you are at home during daylight hours. Night Temperature  You should adjust your thermostat between 17 and 19 degrees Celsius

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Heating

Furnace Room Safety Tips to Keep in Mind

Did you know that the furnace room is one of the most dangerous rooms in your home? It’s crucial to take furnace room safety seriously and follow some essential tips to keep yourself and your family safe. Homeowners tend to disregard furnace room safety because they think there’s no danger as long as you turn off the furnace. However, this is not the case. The furnace room is still dangerous, even when you turn off the heating system. Here are some furnace room safety

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Air Conditioning

Whistling Air Conditioner: What Causes It and How to Fix It

A whistling air conditioner can be both annoying and frustrating. Most likely, your whistling air conditioning system is driving you nuts if it is inside the house. However, you must confirm that these are the sounds you are hearing before drawing any judgments. If you are whistling when your AC is on, there are a few potential causes for this. There are a few reasons why your air conditioner might start whistling. It could be something as simple as needing to be cleaned or

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Indoor Air Quality

Whole House Humidifier VS Portable Humidifier

It’s no secret that a whole-house humidifier is the best way to keep your home’s humidity at the correct level. But did you know that there are different types of whole-house humidifiers and that not all are equal? In this article, we will compare and contrast the two most popular types of whole house humidifiers- a whole house humidifier vs a portable humidifier. What Is A Whole-House Humidifier? A whole-house humidifier is a type of humidifier installed directly into your home’s HVAC (heating, ventilation,

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Heating

How to Turn on the Furnace

During the warm months, home furnaces are not needed and therefore turned off. As the cold months roll in, people prepare their furnaces for use, which may include the cleaning of your heating unit. Turning on a furnace for the first time is not a very straightforward process. You have to activate the furnace, set the thermostat, and troubleshoot heating issues if needed. Read on to learn how to turn on the furnace. Preparing for Setup Read the instructions There is usually a sticker on the

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