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How to Tell If Your Home’s Plumbing Is Ready for an Upgrade

Your home plumbing may be telling you it’s time for an upgrade. Are you listening? Most homes will outlive the plumbing installed during its original construction. From day one, pipes are accumulating wear and tear from internal flow, as well as the effects of mineral deposits, corrosion and the continuous municipal water pressure of over […]

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Improve Cooling Efficiency with Ceiling Fans

Having a central air conditioning system or window unit helps keep your home cool in summer, but the cost of running these can be high, especially during heat waves. You can lower your energy use and utility bills by putting your ceiling fans to use. These fans can provide you with improved cooling efficiency, even […]

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Before Completing the Office Build Out, Plan Your Commercial HVAC System

Whether you’re having new construction done or are working on a renovation of your existing space, careful planning is necessary to ensure that all elements of the project fit together properly. This is perhaps even more important when installing or renovating a commercial HVAC system. Errors in planning could mean last-minute revisions to current blueprints, […]

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6 Energy-Saving Myths and What You Should Do Instead

When you’re looking to cut down on energy use, keep in mind that there are several misconceptions. Discover the truth behind some common energy-saving myths. Myth #1: Crank the Heat for Quicker Heating Turning your thermostat up won’t help you save energy by heating your home faster. Instead, your furnace runs at full capacity for […]

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How Does a Sump Pump Drain Line Actually Work?

When water fills the sump basin in your basement, the sump pump drain line is what gets it out. Your sump pump is on constant vigil against intrusion from ground water seeping up through the foundation or from an inundation elsewhere, such as a ruptured water supply line in the basement. As water fills the […]

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What’s the Difference Between Single-Stage, Two-Stage and Variable-Speed Furnaces?

There are three main types of furnaces suitable for residential spaces: single-stage, two-stage and variable-speed furnaces. Each furnace operates differently and provides distinctive benefits. Single-Stage, Two-Stage and Variable-Speed Furnaces A single-stage furnace runs at full capacity all of the time and does not consider current airflow in your home or the outside temperature when working […]

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3 Tips to Keep Your Home Energy Efficient Throughout the Fall

As fall kicks in and the home heating season approaches, many homeowners resign themselves to high energy costs and sub-optimal home comfort. But this fall season can offer you plenty of opportunities for energy savings and green living in your energy-efficient home. Here are a few ideas to try. 1. Light for ambiance You may […]

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Healthy Climate Steam Humidifier — The Comfort You Deserve

A humidifier can greatly enhance your home comfort — and energy savings. But you don’t want to select just any humidifier. Lennox’s Healthy Climate Steam Humidifier system offers unique advantages, and Sobieski Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, a Premier Lennox Dealer located in the Wilmington area, stocks a full range of Lennox products, including the […]

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Exhaust Fans: A Key Component in Promoting Better Air in Your Home

We all want to do our part to keep energy use down. For homeowners, this means proper insulation and well-sealed doors and window, reducing heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer. Unfortunately, a well-sealed home also means stale air, trapped odors, moisture, germs and particles that can cause discomfort and health […]

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Indoor Air Pollution: Why Particle Size Matters

Maintaining good indoor air quality (IAQ) is important to your health. Indoor pollution can aggravate allergies, exacerbate asthma and cause numerous other health issues. There are all different kinds of pollutants that reside in the air in your home, ranging from mildly irritating to extremely dangerous.

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Control Energy Costs in Your Home With These Basic Steps

If you’re aiming to control energy costs, you’ll need to do more than install high-efficiency equipment. The HVAC equipment in your Delaware-area home can run efficiently only if you support it with regular maintenance. Efficient ductwork and the right thermostat also help you keep your utility bills down. Change your filter regularly — A clean […]

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Get the Most From Your Building’s HVAC System by Aiming and Redirecting Vents

Thanks to the Pennsylvania and Maryland area’s hot, humid summers and snowy winters, you’re bound to get some complaints if your building’s heating and cooling system isn’t optimized to keep everyone comfortable. Redirecting vents is one way you can fine-tune your system to do that. By directing conditioned air exactly where it’s needed most, you’ll […]

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With Cold And Flu Season Coming, Let UV Lights Boost Your Resistance

Indoor air quality can be a concern, especially with cold and flu season around the corner, but ultraviolet (UV) lights can help. Working quietly behind the scenes, UV lights combine with your HVAC equipment to efficiently target biological contaminants and purify your indoor air. How do germicidal UV light products work?

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4 Signs a Commercial Building’s Plumbing May Be Ready for an Upgrade

Commercial plumbing systems are designed to provide many years of reliable service with few problems. Commercial systems are typically more robust than residential systems. However, over time, even the sturdiest commercial plumbing systems will begin to show signs of wear and will need replacement or an upgrade. The following four signs can help you and […]

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The Importance of Regularly Checking Carbon Monoxide Detectors in Your Home

Carbon monoxide is poisonous, and it can be produced in your home when fuel-burning appliances like water heaters and furnaces malfunction. Since you can’t smell or see this gas, it’s important to install carbon monoxide detectors for protection. An average of 170 people die each year from carbon monoxide poisoning in the U.S. Don’t put […]

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Considering Geothermal Installation? Tax Credits Can Sweeten the Deal

The installation of a geothermal system is a major decision for homeowners and can be costly. However, there are multiple benefits that could offset the cost. A geothermal system can be used to replace both traditional heating systems as well as air conditioners, thus minimizing your carbon footprint by half. The government also offers many […]

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HVAC Decoded: Common Heating Terms to Know this Winter

Knowing the HVAC terms that refer to your home’s heating system can help you understand how it works. This knowledge may help you get the most comfort, efficiency and durability from your equipment and make good choices if and when you need to replace it. AFUE. Short for annual fuel utilization efficiency, this describes how […]

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