Author Archives: Harold Kimrey

It’s Getting Hot Outside — Is An Air Conditioner Tune-Up On Your To-Do List?

By Harold Kimrey | Published: May 17, 2012

An air conditioner in good shape will consume a smaller portion of your home’s energy than one that is running while dirty or obstructed, so adding A/C maintenance to your

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Your Heat Pump Does 2 Jobs, Making Maintenance Doubly Important

By Harold Kimrey | Published: May 15, 2012

Now that the heating season has passed, take a few moments to tend to your heat pump. It will soon be in high gear again, but this time, it’ll be

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Considering The Cost Of Freon, Does Hanging Onto Your Old Air Conditioner Make Sense?

By Harold Kimrey | Published: May 10, 2012

If your air conditioner is over five years old, you might want to consider replacing it. Why? Newer units are up to 65 percent more efficient than those produced five

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Cool Ways To Keep Your Warm-Weather Energy Bills Manageable

By Harold Kimrey | Published: May 8, 2012

Warm weather can mean increased energy bills in many homes, but summer also presents a number of opportunities for savings. Consider these effective strategies to keep your energy bills from

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Going With A Programmable Thermostat? We Like The Way You Think

By Harold Kimrey | Published: May 3, 2012

Programmable thermostats are a modest, yet potent energy-saving investment that enables you to program your preferred target temperatures around the clock. This provides home comfort to fit your lifestyle while

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The Home Energy Audit: A Weekend Project That Can Yield Long-Term Savings

By Harold Kimrey | Published: May 1, 2012

With a tight economy, many homeowners are looking for ways to save money on their monthly bills. One excellent choice is through a home energy audit. This is an energy

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The Time To Tend To Your Air Conditioner Is Before You Need It

By Harold Kimrey | Published: April 26, 2012

As the weather keeps getting warmer,  now is the time to tend to your air conditioner and prepare it for summer. A few simple chores will cut your energy costs,

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Optimal Use Of Your Programmable Thermostat

By Harold Kimrey | Published: April 24, 2012

A programmable thermostat can save you a lot of money, but like any tool, you have to know how to use it. When you invest in a programmable thermostat for

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A Whole-House Approach To Lowering Your Energy Costs

By Harold Kimrey | Published: April 19, 2012

Energy costs in northwest Arkansas can be high, especially if you haven’t made an effort to improve your home’s efficiency. The cost of heating during our cool winter weather and

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Duct-System Noise: Banging And Clatter Mean Something’s The Matter

By Harold Kimrey | Published: April 17, 2012

The source of duct-system noise may be difficult to pinpoint. Ductwork naturally expands and contracts with temperature changes of the conditioned air. This is normal, but it doesn’t make noises

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