How Smart Technology Is Changing Your Thermostat Settings

How Smart Technology Is Changing Your Thermostat SettingsWhen the summer heat hits Oklahoma, residents know they need to be smart about their energy usage in order to avoid absurdly high utility bills. The good news is that smart technology is here to help you slash your energy usage without losing of the comfort you enjoy. Read More »

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Before Choosing A New A/C, Consult A Trusted HVAC Contractor

When you’re choosing a new A/C, you might quickly find that it’s a bigger task than you anticipated. Air conditioners are complicated pieces of equipment and a big-ticket item for your home. Using a licensed HVAC contractor to help you decide on what you need for your home helps you go through the decision-making process more quickly, and you’ll make a better choice for your home. Read More »

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Improve Indoor Air Quality And Alleviate Allergy Flare-ups

Improve Indoor Air Quality And Alleviate Allergy Flare-upsIf you suffer from indoor allergies, you know how irritating a dirty house can be. Unwanted dust and other contaminants can aggravate allergies symptoms and make life miserable. In Oklahoma, where high winds and dry weather often kick up dust, it’s especially important to take change of your home’s indoor air quality. Improve your indoor air quality by making just a few simple changes in your home: Read More »

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Get An Advantage On Home Performance With Proper Ductwork Design

To maximize results from your heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, a well-designed and leak-free ductwork system is required. This was highlighted by government statistics that pointed to 20 percent heating/cooling energy losses to leaky ducts in the average home. In addition, up to 30 percent more heating and cooling energy may be lost to conduction of uninsulated ducts in unconditioned spaces. Read More »

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Solar Power Could Be The Answer To Your Heating And Cooling Conundrum

Solar Power Could Be The Answer To Your Heating And Cooling ConundrumThe solution to your high utility bills or the problems with your heating and cooling system may lie in solar power. The sun freely supplies an infinite amount of solar energy and, unlike the power plants that generate electrical energy, does not emit health hazards like carbon dioxide emissions into the environment. A solar system installed in your home means less use of power from your local electric company and, as a result, lower utility bills. Read More »

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Insulating Your Home? Basics You’ll Need To Know

With Oklahoma’s hot summer temperatures not far away, now is a good time to examine your home insulation and make sure it’s keeping the heat outside and the conditioned air inside. Insulation comes in many forms and is made from a range of materials. To choose the right option for the job, you should look at the types of insulation and how they are used. There are four main types of insulation, and each has its own particular properties. Read More »

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Investing In A Standby Generator: Options And Benefits

Investing In A Standby Generator: Options And BenefitsAnyone who has lived in north central Oklahoma for more than a year knows how the fierce spring storms that roll off of the plains can knock out electrical power for hours with little notice. It’s inconvenient, expensive and even life-threatening to be without electricity for a long period of time. Having a generator to provide power when electricity is not available can give you that piece of mind during storm season. Read More »

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Take Control Of Household Moisture With A Dehumidifier

North central Oklahoma homeowners will need to take control of household moisture during this summer’s heat and humidity, otherwise the health of your family and the structural integrity of your home may suffer. Condensation on your windows, wet stains on your walls, peeling wallpaper and rotted wood are all potential problems for your home, but more importantly, excessive humidity can contribute to the growth of dust mites, mold and bacteria, leading to allergies for you and your family. Read More »

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Heat Recovery Ventilator: 5 Tips To Advance Its Performance

Heat Recovery Ventilator: 5 Tips To Advance Its PerformanceYour new heat recovery ventilator is a great way to keep the air in your home fresh without spending more than necessary on heating and cooling bills. The ventilator will operate just fine by itself, but here are five tips you can utilize to advance its performance. Under various circumstances, you can utilize the following functions to get the most out of your heat recovery ventilator. Read More »

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How Annual Plumbing Service Helps Keep Your Systems In Peak Condition

With any home infrastructure system, preventative maintenance is essential to maintain the continued sooth operations over the intended lifetime of the system. Annual plumbing service is no different, and this is something that Western Mechanical in Stillwater can definitely help you with. Read More »

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