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Prepare for Hot Weather With an Air Conditioning Tune-Up

June 30, 2025

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, central air conditioning systems have a service life of approximately 15 to 20 years.

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Why Are They Called Ductless Mini Splits? A wall-mount mini-split heating and air conditioning unit installed in a new house. A modern heat pump, this unit heats a house in winter and cools in the summer. This type of system eliminates ductwork which is a primary source of inefficiency in a conventional system making this about 30% more efficient. This particular unit has an eye sensor which pans the room looking for hot or cold spots and directs the airflow accordingly.

Why Are They Called Ductless Mini Splits?

June 16, 2025

They’re called ductless mini splits because they don’t require ductwork and consist of two main components—a compact indoor air handler and an outdoor compressor—connected by refrigerant lines. This “split” design allows for efficient, targeted heating and cooling in specific areas.

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Electrical Safety Tips

May 30, 2025

As modern lifestyles require more of the latest technology, systems, and electronics, we find ourselves using additional electricity throughout our homes. Be sure that your home can handle the extra load and is updated as needed. Here are some tips about indoor spaces:

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How To Detect a Sewer Line Leak. The water valve on the pipe.

How To Detect a Sewer Line Leak

May 15, 2025

Whether it is the suspiciously lush patch of grass in your Lakewood, yard, the unmistakable, nose-crinkling scent of sewage, or the ominous gurgling sound reverberating up your drains, these are some of the signs every homeowner dreads—signs of a sewer line leak.

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Spring AC Maintenance Tips

April 30, 2025

From replacing air filters to scheduling maintenance, cleaning your cooling system can prevent breakdowns and keep your home comfortable.

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Does an AC Kill Mold?

April 21, 2025

Your air conditioner (AC) can do several things––keep your Colorado home’s indoor air cooler than outdoor temperatures, help to keep indoor airborne allergens at bay, and help keep your home’s humidity low. But one thing it can’t do is kill mold.

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What Are the Different Types of Light Switches? Electrician installing GFI plug in kitchen.

What Are the Different Types of Light Switches?

March 28, 2025

When it comes to lighting up your Arvada, home or business, the humble light switch plays a big role. Although you probably use them every day without a second thought, light switches come in a variety of types, each serving different needs.

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6 Ways Your Furnace Keeps You Safe

6 Ways Your Furnace Keeps You Safe

March 14, 2025

Your fuel-burning furnace has a number of mechanisms allowing it to run safely and effectively. These features prevent fires and protect your indoor air quality (IAQ). They also work to prevent internal errors from damaging large portions of your furnace.

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Cold Climate Heat Pumps Are HVAC Game Changers

March 4, 2025

If you are looking for an HVAC system that heats and cools your [linked-city-1], home, lowers energy bills, and is easy on the environment and your budget, consider an air-source .  If you are worried about lackluster heat pump performance and efficiency in freezing winter temperatures, get a cold climate heat pump.  Cold climate heat…

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10 Things to Consider When Buying a New Furnace. Photo of a technician inspecting a furnace.

10 Things to Consider When Buying a New Furnace

February 27, 2025

Winter in Lakewood is shaping up to be especially harsh this year. Can you imagine not having your furnace to help you make it through? You go to turn it on … and instead of rushing warm air through your ducts, it rattles, groans, and then just sits in sullen silence, clearly protesting another season of overworked servitude.

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