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The Energy Efficiency of Home Dehumidifiers (Do They Save?)

Dehumidifiers help make homes more comfortable, especially on a hot, humid day. However, we don’t often ask how much it costs to use a dehumidifier. 
Are they energy-efficient appliances, or do they waste a ton of energy?

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What Does a Home Dehumidifier Do (How They Work)?

Some dehumidifiers share a lot in common with AC units and heat pumps. In this article, we look at the benefits of a home dehumidifier, how they work and more.

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What’s the Ideal Home Humidity for Comfort and Efficiency?

Home humidity is the measure of moisture concentration in the air. According to the EPA, relative humidity within the home can range between 10% and 90%. 
It would be best to keep your home’s humidity at the ideal level, as too high or low moisture has health effects. 

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Does Your Air Conditioner Also Dehumidify? (If So, How?)

When you think of humidity, you probably also think of heat; after all, they tend to go hand in hand. That said, most people who live in those high-humidity areas depend on their air conditioners. 
It’s been said that air conditioners dehumidify the air as they run—but is it true?

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Dehumidifier Science: Do They Cool the Room, Too?

Many homeowners turn on their dehumidifier in the summer when the house gets too hot and sticky. 
But as anyone familiar with these gadgets will agree, it’s odd to expect them to help with temperature regulation since dehumidifiers aren’t designed to function as AC units.

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Will a Dehumidifier Protect You Against Mold? (Key Points)

It’s a common question on many homeowners’ minds: will a dehumidifier solve my mold problem?
The answer, as with most things in life, is complicated. 

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Is It Possible To Remove Natural Gas From Your Home?

Many people are considering a move away from natural gas and turning to all-electric means of running their homes. If you want to remove natural gas from your own home, read our article to understand the pros and cons.

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How Cold Can Radiant Floor Cooling Get?

Radiant floor cooling is an energy-efficient way to cool your house in summer. However, frigid temperatures can make your floors uncomfortable. 
Here’s what you need to know about radiant floor cooling and how cold it can get.

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Electrifying Your Fireplace – Eliminate Gas: 9 Pros and Cons

Electrifying your fireplace is a convenient way to provide a stylish focal point for your living room. But what are the benefits and disadvantages of electric vs gas or open fires? We find out.

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What Is Radiant Wall Heating? (Does It Work?)

Radiant wall heating – often called radiant heating, radiant cooling, or radiant slab heating – is one of the popular methods for home heating. Some argue that this heating method can evenly heat a space and provide comfortable, efficient, and clean warmth.
But what exactly is radiant wall heating, and does it even work?

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How to Test Your Indoor Air Quality (4 Things to Look For)

Paying attention to the quality of the air you breathe indoors is vital to staying healthy. In fact, scientific evidence suggests that indoor air can be five times deadlier than outdoor air. 
The first step in taking care of the air you breathe is measuring its quality, and there are several ways to do this.

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Is Radiant Floor Cooling Worth It? (How Effective Is it?)

Nowadays, there are many options to choose from when it comes to heating and cooling your home. One option that has been increasing in popularity in recent years is radiant floor cooling. 
However, is radiant floor cooling worth the investment?

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