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Ask Our Experts: What is Passive Solar Heating?

December 27, 2021

Note: Article originally published on January 24, 2016. Content and graphics revised on December 27, 2021. Question for Our Experts: I’ve heard about residential solar energy systems that require solar…

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Ask Our Experts: What is an Evaporative Cooler?

December 27, 2021

Question for Our Experts: What is an evaporative cooler? Our Experts’ Answer: Short Answer An evaporative cooler is a machine that cools air by passing dry, hot air over water,…

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Ask Our Experts: What is a Heat Pump?

December 27, 2021

Note: Article originally published on July 14, 2014. Content and graphics revised on December 27, 2021. Question for Our Experts What is a heat pump? Air conditioners are pretty straightforward. So are…

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How to Clean Up Fire and Smoke Damage

November 4, 2021

Table of Contents How to clean up Smoke Damage Can You Clean Smoke Damage Yourself? 8 Immediate Steps to Take After Smoke and Soot Damage  Common Questions Regarding Smoke and…

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Ask Our Experts: What to Consider When Buying a Whole-Home Emergency Standby Generator

August 17, 2021

Question for Our Experts: What should I consider when buying a whole-home emergency standby generator? I’ve learned about generators, and I’m interested. What are some key decisions I’ll have to make…

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Ask Our Experts: Are Programmable Thermostats Worth It?

December 13, 2019

You might have heard that programmable thermostats may lead to significant cost and environmental savings — but are programmable thermostats really worth it? This is a smart question, but it’s impossible…

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