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Radiant Heating In The Home
If you've ever had radiant heating in your home,
you can't go back," vows Tom Schefer, manager of LeDuc & Dexter's newly formed
Hydronic Department. By going back, Schefer is referring to central or forced
air heating, which is found in most homes. "Radiant heating has no fans, there's
no dust, no pollen and it's silent. It's like standing in sunshine, the heat
radiates directly to you. It's total comfort."
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Repair Or Replace The Air
Conditioner?
When should you repair older equipment and when do
you replace that equipment. This can be one of the most difficult decisions that
you have to make because it always seems that the repair or replacement comes at
the worst possible time.
Here is what you have to consider when making a decision to repair or replace
the largest appliances in your home.
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Around The House Tip of The
Month
"How To Avoid A Cold"
You can help avoid a cold this winter by making
sure surfaces in your kitchen that come in contact with food are free of cracks
and crevices.
Pots and pans should not have pits or dents, and plates and cups should not be
chipped or cracked. Small crevices can harbor harmful bacteria even after
washing.
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Drafty
House?
Want to put more money in your pocket? You
can up to 10% or more on your energy bill by eliminating as many the air
leaks in your home as possible. During the summer warm air leaks into
your home and during the winter leaks out of your home, wasting a good
portion of your energy dollars.
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Around
The House - Tip of The Month
Caulking up to 30% of a home's heated air
can be lost through leaks and cracks. Check spaces where pipes, wires,
cables or water faucet's enter the house, and under windowsills.
Make sure you have adequate insulation
in the attic (recommended levels range from R-30 to R-38). 40% of the
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