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A Humidifier Can Make Your Vail Summers More Pleasant

A Humidifier Can Make Your Vail Summers More PleasantFor many Americans, dry air is a winter problem. But for many Colorado residents, dry high-altitude air can be an issue year-round. Fortunately, this is a problem that’s easily remedied with the use of a home humidifier. Read the rest of this entry »

Smart Thermostats: Don’t Go Away From Home Without One

Smart Thermostats: Don't Go Away From Home Without OneIf you use a smart phone or a home or work computer, you have the potential to enjoy personalized comfort and energy savings at the convenience of your fingertips. With WiFi and online capabilities, you’re never too far away from optimal home comfort. Read the rest of this entry »

Ventilation: Don’t Neglect It as Part of Your Overall Indoor Air Quality Strategy

Ventilation: Don't Neglect It as Part of Your Overall Indoor Air Quality Strategy

So you’ve sealed and insulated your western Colorado home for maximum energy efficiency. That’s great. But have you paid attention to your ventilation? Without a healthy exchange of air, your indoor air quality will suffer. Excess moisture, particulates, fumes and even carbon-monoxide emissions are the hallmarks of a poorly ventilated home. Here are just two of the problems polluted indoor air can cause: Read the rest of this entry »

Swamp Coolers: They’re More Than They Used to Be

Swamp Coolers: They're More Than They Used to BeEvaporative coolers, also known as swamp coolers, are one of the oldest and most cost-efficient air conditioning systems available, and they are well-suited to the dry, hot weather of the Colorado Rockies.  Read the rest of this entry »

Air Sealing Your Northwestern Colorado Home for Greater Savings and Comfort

Air Sealing Your Northwestern Colorado Home for Greater Savings and ComfortIn a climate like western Colorado’s, it’s easy to focus primarily on saving energy in the winter. But of course, it’s just as important in the summer. Fortunately, some of the home improvements you make to lower your energy bills in the winter can also help you take charge of your energy bills in the summer. Sealing the spots in your home that leak air is highly cost effective and offers a high return on investment. There are two common sealing methods. Both are easy to do yourself.  Read the rest of this entry »

Your High-Efficiency Air Conditioner: Installation Factors That Can Help or Hinder Performance

ChoosiClimate Control 05.28.2013ng a properly sized, high-efficiency air conditioner, with a high SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio), is only the first step to superior home comfort combined with lower energy costs. Expert installation will make or break the actual performance efficiency you get from your system. It pays to have an HVAC contractor on your side as you make this important home comfort investment. Professional A/C selection and installation must include: Read the rest of this entry »

Tankless Water Heating: The Right Choice for Your Home?

Tankless Water Heating: The Right Choice for Your Home?Are you thinking about investing in a tankless water heater? Before making a purchase, consider the pros and cons of a tankless water heating system to ensure that it’s appropriate for your situation. Read the rest of this entry »

Your Split Air Conditioning System: Why Only the Right Match Will Do

Your Split Air Conditioning System: Why Only the Right Match Will DoWhen you invest in a new split air conditioning system, you’re making an important investment of comfort for your Western Colorado home. As long as you pair the indoor and outdoor components properly, you can expect your air conditioner to last for years to come, providing unparalleled comfort and much lower energy bills. Read the rest of this entry »

Your Indoor Air Quality: Keeping It Optimal in Every Room of Your Home

Your Indoor Air Quality: Keeping It Optimal in Every Room of Your HomeIt takes much less air pollution to create poor indoor air quality in your home than you might think. This is because most heating and cooling systems don’t actively circulate fresh air into your home. This means any pollutants that are introduced are likely to remain unless actions are taken to remove them. Different rooms are likely to contain different pollution sources requiring different strategies to minimize their presence in your air. Read the rest of this entry »

A Carbon Monoxide Detector Keeps Constant Watch Over You and Your Family

A Carbon Monoxide Detector Keeps Constant Watch Over You and Your FamilyIf you think that your home safety depends on a carbon monoxide detector only in the winter season, you’re wrong. Carbon monoxide (CO) detectors should be operational year-round to protect your family from carbon monoxide dangers that can occur any time of year. Read the rest of this entry »