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You’ve Hired A NATE-Certified Technician – Job Done!

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You’ve Hired A NATE-Certified Technician – Job Done!

Hiring a NATE-certified technician is a big deal. After all, your home comfort and savings depend on it. That’s why you can trust that the job will be well done, whether it’s a repair, maintenance or replacement job.

You can rest assured that a NATE-certified technician is the best possible designation to utilize when comparing technicians, because:

With the value that NATE-certified technicians offer through NATE’s rigorous, comprehensive testing process, it just doesn’t make sense to use any other certification as ...

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MAY
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Categories: Energy Evaluations, HVAC, Installation, NATE Certification, Service & Maintenance, Technician

The Energy Star Yardstick: Pull It Out To See How Your Home Measures Up

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The Energy Star Yardstick: Pull It Out To See How Your Home Measures Up

Energy Star is a government-sponsored website that helps homeowners reduce energy consumption. It features the Home Energy Yardstick, a program designed to compare your home to similar homes in your area in terms of energy efficiency, and then offer tailored suggestions to bring energy consumption down.

Here’s how it works:

On the homepage, you will need to enter information about your home, including its square footage, annual energy use, and fuel sources, along with your zip code and number of ...

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FEB
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Categories: Ductwork, Energy Efficiency, Energy Evaluations, Energy Star, Programmable, Sealing Air Leaks, Thermostats

An Energy-Savings Strategy That Will Serve You For The Long Term

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An Energy-Savings Strategy That Will Serve You For The Long Term

Have you ever wondered if your home was as energy efficient as it could be? It’s easier than you think to determine if you’re conserving energy and saving money. The U.S. Department of Energy has put together some helpful information for homeowners so they can assess where improvements can be made immediately, and plan for other improvements in the future. The most important thing you can do as a homeowner is to make a start; doing nothing is ...

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JAN
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Categories: Energy Efficiency, Energy Evaluations, Energy Star, Insulation, Preventative Maintenance

Lower Your Heating Bill — See Some Savings Now And Even More When You Upgrade Your System

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If you are looking for a way to cut your heating costs before winter rolls in, lowering your heating load can do just that. Not only that, but when you are ready to upgrade your heating system, the improvements you have made to your home can help you save even more.

Your heating load refers to the amount of energy needed to properly warm your home. The more energy efficient your home is, the lower your heating load will be. When energy ...

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DEC
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Categories: Energy Evaluations

Maintaining Your HVAC System: Easy Things You Can Do To Minimize Problems And Optimize Efficiency

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If you want your HVAC appliances to remain in good working shape for as long as possible, some effort will be necessary on your part. Some of the things you’ll need to do may seem like a bit of a hassle, but the potential damage you’ll prevent will be well worth the time.

  • Regularly change your air filter. Ideally, you should check your air filter just about once a month. If it looks dirty, have it changed right away, and the ...
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NOV
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Categories: Air Conditioning, Air Filters, Energy Evaluations, Service & Maintenance

Take Advantage Of 2011 Federal Tax Credits For Maximum Savings On Your Home-Comfort Purchases

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A lot of North Carolina residents are looking for ways to save money these days. At Acosta Heating and Cooling, we have some big savings available for you in the form of components eligible for 2011 federal tax credits, and the potential for lower home energy bills.

How much can you save? Well, that depends on which tax-eligible components you’re planning to install. If your central air conditioning didn’t provide the cooling performance you required this past summer, a qualifying upgrade could ...

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NOV
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Categories: Energy Evaluations, IAQ - Indoor Air Quality

Review These Steps To Increase Efficiency In Your Home

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Energy inefficiencies in your home can cost you a pretty penny, and there are a lot of places where they can occur. If you’ve been noticing your energy bills rising, or if you’re looking to trim costs and save wherever you can, conducting a home efficiency audit is a good place to start.

There are four major steps in a do-it-yourself home energy efficiency audit:

  1. Finding and sealing air leaks. These can occur not only around your windows, doors and exterior ...
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AUG
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Categories: Air Conditioning, Energy Evaluations, Insulation, Preventative Maintenance, Sealing Air Leaks, Service & Maintenance