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How to Tint Your Home's Windows
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To tint home windows leads to many benefits, including saving on heat bills and protecting furniture. Learn why you should tint home windows.
How Icemakers Work
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Icemakers use an electric motor, a water valve and an electrical heating unit to pour, freeze and extract ice cubes. Learn about home and commercial icemakers.
Thermostat Maintenance Tips
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An inaccurate thermostat can raise your heating bills by up to 7 percent. Learn how to check your thermostat's calibration for efficient energy use.
How Fire Sprinkler Systems Work
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Did you know that a fire sprinkler system is designed to be triggered by extremely high heat? Learn all about how a fire sprinkler system works.
What are solar air heaters?
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With fuel costs and other factors, solar air heaters are getting more attention. Learn about solar air heaters and how they can heat your home.
Increase Your Radiator's Effectiveness With Tinfoil
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Putting tinfoil on the wall behind your radiator will get more heat where it needs to go. Learn more about increasing your radiator's effectiveness with tinfoil.
How do solar panels for swimming pool pumps work?
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The most energy-efficient way to heat water for swimming pools is with solar panels. Learn more about how solar panels for swimming pool pumps work from this article.
What Is Freon and How Does It Work?
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Freon AC is a colorless gas that absorbs heat and humidity. But it's being phased out in the United States, so what does your AC unit use to keep cool?
How Wood Pellet Stoves Work
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Wood pellet stoves are more cost-effective and environmentally friendly than a heater or a fireplace. Learn more about wood pellet stoves.
How Microwave Cooking Works
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Microwave ovens are popular because they cook food in an amazingly short amount of time. They are also extremely efficient in their use of electricity because a microwave oven heats only the food -- and nothing else.