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Lead Paint Risk & Requirements During Renovation
Lead Paint Risk During Renovation: What You Need to Know & What the EPA Requires Lead is a toxic metal used in several household related…
How to Read Residential Meters
How to Read Residential Electric and Natural Gas Meters You can read your own meters to help monitor your electric or gas energy use. During…
How to Read the EnergyGuide Label
Energy Smart Shopping The ENERGY STAR® Label When you shop for a new appliance, look for the ENERGY STAR® label. ENERGY STAR products usually exceed…
How Insulation Works
Insulation in your home provides resistance to heat flow. The more heat flow resistance your insulation provides, the lower your heating and cooling costs. Properly…
How BTUs and EERs Work
How BTUs and EERs Work Most air conditioners have their capacity rated in BTUs, or British Thermal Units. A BTU is, generally, the amount of…
Heat Pump Efficiency Tips
Heat Pump Efficiency Heat pumps are the most efficient form of electric heating in moderate climates, providing three times more heating than the equivalent amount…
A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture & Your Home
Contents Mold Basics Why is mold growing in my home? Can mold cause health problems? How do I get rid of mold? Mold Cleanup Who…
Guide to Indoor Air Quality
The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality Introduction Indoor Air Quality Concerns All of us face a variety of risks to our health…
Sample of Manufacturer Response to Flooded Equipment
Boiler Manufacturer Response to Flooded Equipment Technical Bulletin Dated: September 28, 1999Subject: Flooded BoilersIssued by: Tom Senter, Weil McLain Sample: This bulletin covers how to…
Flood-Damaged Appliances Should be Replaced
What you Need to Know about HVACR Equipment Affected by Flooding Floods and HVACR Equipment After a flood or a storm surge from a hurricane,…