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The Troubling 10 A/C Problems

In a tough economy the last thing you need is a sur-prise air conditioning repair. While all mechanical systems require repairs from time to time, many are preventable. In no particular order, here are the ten most common problems we encounter every Spring and what you can do to avoid them..... [Read More]

How Solar Water Heaters Work

Solar water heating, otherwise known as SWH, is water turned hot by solar energy acquired from sunlight for commercial, industrial or residential activities. Solar water heating systems are comprised of a water storage tank, heat transfer fluid (HTF), and solar thermal collectors.... [Read More]

Facts About Solar Heating Systems

The formulation of solar powered electricity is one of the truly amazing gifts of technology. This is obviously why more and more homeowners consider getting one for their homes. However, though a lot of people are already familiar with what this technology is, it remains unclear for a number of people still. The question of .... [Read More]

Why Should You Buy a Solar Photovoltaic System

There are a number of reasons why people choose to install their own solar pv system. Some people recognize the environmental benefits of renewable energy and choose to purchase systems because they are pollution free. Others see solar PV as an investment to their property value. They see PV as something.... [Read More]

How Are Magnetic Home Generators Beneficial

Magnets have been around for thousands of years. Scientists use them in their inventions and even today, magnets are used for day-to-day product manufacturing. So, as the title says here, what are magnetic home generators actually? ... [Read More]

Ductless Air Conditioning Systems

There are several different kinds of air conditioners on the market today. For instance, a ductless air conditioning system is one that has been around for several years. They are most common in larger homes as you would not need this type of two part system for a smaller home, or just in a single room.... [Read More]

Outdoor Lighting for Home Safety

Outdoor lighting can be very effective whenever it comes to preventing crime. Installing the right type of lighting outside of your home can make it very difficult for intruders to enter your home. However, with all of the different choices of outdoor lighting available today, it can be difficult to tell what is actually the best.... [Read More]

What Exactly Is Solar PV?

With the recent growing importance of being greener, people have become a lot more conscious about where they get their energy from. With so many alternatives to choose from it can be a daunting task trying to make your house greener. One fantastic way to do that is to produce green energy using solar power.... [Read More]

The Basics of a Solar Hot Water Heater

These days, many homeowners are looking for ways to save money while protecting the environment at the same time. One way they are doing that is by cutting down their energy use through the use of a solar hot water heater.... [Read More]

How Solar Electricity Can Save You Money - And Make You Some Too

In rural areas particularly, the cost of drawing from the nearest power grid far exceeds the cost of solar panel power, and the gap is increasing fast. And more and more many households in all sorts of areas - rural, suburban, and urban alike - are turning to home solar pane... [Read More]

Lessons From the Green Gold Rush

In the fall of 1978, with the pain of the energy crisis still fresh, mechanical engineer John Marran sat in gnarled traffic on New York's Long Island Expressway and experienced what his family calls "the epiphany." [Read More]

Cheap Hot Water? Just Add Sunshine (With Video)

Bill Banack doesn't fancy himself an environmental "fanatic," but his showers, dishwasher and washing machine all use renewable energy these days. The source: three slim solar panels perched atop his 2,200-square foot Hadley, Mass., home. [Read More]

Do You Have Clogged Pipes?

Part of remodel planning for any room in your home that has pipes and faucets is to determine whether you have clogged pipes that need to be cleaned or replaced.  Pipes can collect mineral build-up or rust over time [Read More]

Geothermal Heat Pump Basics

As people throughout the world think and take action to preserve the natural environment, most in developed countries are taking a fresh look at how they use energy to heat and cool their homes.  Furnaces, boilers and [Read More]

Why Tankless Water Heaters Make Sense

Tankless water heaters are also known as instant water heaters.  These units make sense for homeowners for several reasons. In vacation homes they can be very desirable.  Here are some of the main reasons why tankless [Read More]

Heating and Cooling

When it comes to freezing winter nights and hot summer days, life would be terrible without heating and air conditioning systems. Most people have a tendency to turn the heat up high in the winter and keep the air conditioner on all day long in the summer. [Read More]

Home Heating Using the Sun

Fist off, let's look at passive solar heating for homes, and how it's generally done. While it used to be a good idea to have most windows facing the path of the sun in order to passively heat the home to some degree, now, with even more advanced window production (double and triple paned types, [Read More]

What Does a GFI Outlet Do?

In your bathroom you should have a GFI electrical outlet. Most new Hudson Valley homes or newly remodeled homes require you to have GFI electrical outlets in the kitchen. Most older kitchens do not have GFI electrical outlets. GFI stands for ground fault circuit interrupter.[Read More]

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