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10 Ways To Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

Posted on February 21, 2012 by admin

Tweet Who doesn’t want to save money in this economy?  Are you afraid when you open your utility bill each month of how high it is going to be?  Here are a few upgrades you can make in your home … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons Why You Need To Buy A New Furnace Now

Posted on February 16, 2012 by admin

Tweet We have had a fairy mild winter so far here in Chicago.  However, now that we are in February, old man winter has seemed to finally show up.  The days and night have finally gotten much colder, and we … Continue reading →

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What is an AFUE Rating and Why It Is Important?

Posted on February 14, 2012 by admin

Tweet What does AFUE stand for? AFUE is an abbreviation for Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency. It is important, because the FTC requires that all new furnaces and boilers display the AFUE ratings. It allows consumers to compare the energy efficiency … Continue reading →

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Furnace Financing

Posted on February 11, 2012 by admin

Tweet It’s time for a new furnace, you know you need one, however the money is scarce but your credit is decent. Where are furnace loans available? At Around the Town Heating and Cooling, we offer financing two ways. First, … Continue reading →

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How The New Minimum Efficiency Standards Agreement Will Affect Us All

Posted on February 10, 2012 by admin

Tweet The Department Of Energy has passed a new law concerning the efficiency ratings of new furnaces.  New federal efficiency guidelines for new furnaces are starting as of May 1st, 2013. Since there is such a large carbon footprint that … Continue reading →

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