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What Is an Oil Heater? Oil heaters are a cost-effective and fuel-efficient space heater that works by using electrical current to heat oil within enclosed tubes. The heat in the oil radiates out to the surrounding space, raising the temperature. Unlike kerosene heaters, electric oil heaters do not burn the oil during ordinary operation. Because … [Read More]

What Is Black Mold? Black mold, or toxic mold, thrives in moist, humid, and dirty environments. Also known as Stachybotrys chartarum, black mold is a greenish-black substance found in places with high humidity, water damage, leaks, and flooding. Toxic mold thrives on various types of materials, including: Lint Gypsum board Paper Fiberboard Dust Your air … [Read More]

What Is AC Efficiency? In general, efficiency involves getting the most output from a given input. Therefore, air conditioner efficiency involves removing the most heat with the least amount of energy. This principle applies to smaller and larger units, but each type uses different metrics to assess efficiency. For example, room units might use an … [Read More]

Take Care of Your Furnace Filters Get your home’s heating ready for winter by checking the filter in your Burlington furnace or Cherry Hill furnace. If they look dirty or you’re not sure how long it has been since they were replaced, change them just in case. While the time between filter changes can vary … [Read More]

Benefits of Switching From Oil to Gas A notable thing to remember is that most homeowners use natural gas already. However, it all depends on where you live in the country. In New Jersey, many homeowners use oil as a heating source due to the state’s proximity to oil fields. However, oil, in many ways, … [Read More]

1. Call in an HVAC service tech once a year If you want your air conditioner to keep your house cool for many summers to come, the best thing you can do is have an HVAC service tech test the unit every spring, clean and adjust it. They are best equipped to go over everything … [Read More]