Zone heating is a (relatively) new addition to the very old game of HVAC climate control. In fact, a lot of customers we talk to aren’t even familiar with the concept. We here at Blue Ox think that’s a shame (and not just because we went to all that trouble getting really good at installing […]
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After a stressful day at work, during a relaxing bubble bath, or to cover up the smell of a burnt dinner disaster—candles are great for providing ambience and a fresh aroma. But are they affecting the air quality in our homes? Yes—but keep reading. When candles are burned, they release carcinogenic toxins (benzene, toluene, formaldehyde,
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Every person has his or her own idea of what’s comfortable inside the home. Some people like the temperature to be 68 degrees, while others want it toastier – around 74 or 75 degrees. This can lead to seemingly endless squabbles as people can’t come to an agreement as to where the thermostat should be
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Air exchangers push stale air out of the home and replace it with fresh, outdoor air. If you’ve ever wanted to “air out” your home by opening a window or door, you should consider installing an air exchanger. Homes naturally produce air pollutants every day. An air exchanger helps remove these pollutants. This is how
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Minnesota’s hot, humid summer is just around the corner. Spring into cool this summer with these routine tips and expert recommendations for choosing the best air conditioner for your Twin Cities home. Depending on usage and maintenance, you can expect your air conditioner to last anywhere from 10 to 20 years. Learn how to lengthen
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Summer is coming. Get your air conditioning system and home ready for summer with these 6 easy tips. ☐ Change your filter A dirty air filter causes your air conditioning to run less efficiently. We recommend installing a new filter every month during the summer for central and window air conditioners. Air conditioning needs more
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It’s hard to imagine now, but in a few months it’ll be even harder to imagine not using your AC. If you’ve ever had your AC unit break down during the summer, you know what an absolute hassle it is. That’s why spring is the perfect time to make sure your AC unit is ready
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You probably never really think about your AC unit. It turns on, your home gets cool, then it turns off. No matter what kind of fancy new air conditioners exist, they all operate on that basic principle, right? So why would you go out of your way to look into AC replacement when your unit
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Has your energy bill been unreasonably high lately? One contributing factor could be your air conditioning coils. Your air conditioner is a complicated machine with many parts that require regular maintenance and you could be making or breaking the bank with your energy bills. According to Angie’s List, experts estimate that if your air conditioner
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It’s a new year! That means you have a blank slate for the twelve months ahead that you can do whatever you want with. If your goal is to lose weight, go for it. You want to finally book that dream trip to Tokyo? now’s as good a time as any! If you want to
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