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The Importance of a Reliabe Furnace
Today is January 15, 2009 at 6:50 pm. In most of New Jersey it is currently twenty degrees and tonight will get down to the single diggets. According to the wheather man this temperature trend will last for the next fews day. If there is ever a good reason to know that your furnace is working in top condition i think that 0-10 degrees is the best you can get. When it is thirty degrees out side, your house can stay around 45-50 degrees with out heat for a few days. That will keep pipes from freezing and causing serious ...<< MORE >>
How much do you know about Honeywell Thermostats
If your thermostat is from the late 1980's and has remnants of every color paint that room has been painted the last twenty years maybe it's time for an upgrade. An old thermostat not only has a dated look to it but it is not doing you any good. The temperature may not be accurate and it does not contain any technology that will help you save money. So by changing your thermostat you are not only improving the look of your wall but the money spent will pay itself back be for you know it.
There is a great variety of thermostats from Honeywell. As a heating and cooling company owner Honeywell is the only thermostat that i will use. Whether you get the standard Pro 2000 or splurge and get the Pro 8000 IAQ you are sure to be getting a very quality thermostat. Every Honeywell thermostat is Energy Star rated. Also you get a 5 year warranty.
The Pro 2000 is Honeywell's most standard thermostat. If you aren't looking for a fancy thermostat then this is your best choice. It's basic operation and easy to use controls makes it ideal for many home owners.
The Pro 4000 is the next step up and allows you to program a schedule into your thermostat. This will give you control to raise or lower the temperature at specific times depending on the need for heat or air conditioning. The Pro 4000 allows you to schedule a Monday through Friday and a Saturday/Sunday option.
Now if you want a thermostat that is going to make a difference in your gas and electric bills plus add some pizazz to your wall then the Pro 8000 is the right choice for you. The Pro 8000 gives you control of every day Monday through Sunday. It has reminders for changing your air filter or humidifier filter. It has a big touch screen with easy to read numbers and a continuous back light. The best feature is the Adaptive Intelligent Recovery. The thermostat learns how long it takes to raise the temperature according to your daily schedule. By using all the features the Pro 8000 has to offer Honeywell states on their web page that you can save 33% on your gas and electric bills.
The upgraded version of the Pro 8000 is the Pro 8000 IAQ. If you have a furnace with a whole house humidifier or a dehumidifier or a hepa system and want to control it from one location then this is your only choice. The Pro 8000 IAQ has all the controls as the Pro 8000 with the addition of a control interface module.
So if you want an easy to use, reliable thermostat made by a company you can trust any of your choices would be a good one.
There is a great variety of thermostats from Honeywell. As a heating and cooling company owner Honeywell is the only thermostat that i will use. Whether you get the standard Pro 2000 or splurge and get the Pro 8000 IAQ you are sure to be getting a very quality thermostat. Every Honeywell thermostat is Energy Star rated. Also you get a 5 year warranty.
The Pro 2000 is Honeywell's most standard thermostat. If you aren't looking for a fancy thermostat then this is your best choice. It's basic operation and easy to use controls makes it ideal for many home owners.
The Pro 4000 is the next step up and allows you to program a schedule into your thermostat. This will give you control to raise or lower the temperature at specific times depending on the need for heat or air conditioning. The Pro 4000 allows you to schedule a Monday through Friday and a Saturday/Sunday option.
Now if you want a thermostat that is going to make a difference in your gas and electric bills plus add some pizazz to your wall then the Pro 8000 is the right choice for you. The Pro 8000 gives you control of every day Monday through Sunday. It has reminders for changing your air filter or humidifier filter. It has a big touch screen with easy to read numbers and a continuous back light. The best feature is the Adaptive Intelligent Recovery. The thermostat learns how long it takes to raise the temperature according to your daily schedule. By using all the features the Pro 8000 has to offer Honeywell states on their web page that you can save 33% on your gas and electric bills.
The upgraded version of the Pro 8000 is the Pro 8000 IAQ. If you have a furnace with a whole house humidifier or a dehumidifier or a hepa system and want to control it from one location then this is your only choice. The Pro 8000 IAQ has all the controls as the Pro 8000 with the addition of a control interface module.
So if you want an easy to use, reliable thermostat made by a company you can trust any of your choices would be a good one.
The Homeowner - The Contractor and The Estimate by Falco Tile Llc
When homeowners are in the planing face of budgeting a future home project, there are a few thing they should keep in mind. ...<< MORE >>
For starters, getting more than one estimate is key, in fact homeowners should get no less than three estimates.
Here are some reasons why.
- Getting to know contractors
- Making sure that one, some or all the contractors are giving good advice.
- Recognizing the contractor with the most experience, talent and knowhow.
- Being able to tell which one of the contractors is the better listener. ( listening is very important when dealing with a contractor )
Welcome and good luck, from falcotile.com 732-625-0555
Falco Tile Llc, of Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey would like to welcome the introduction of the new partner website www.barbmaries.com of Freehold, NJ.
Barbmarie's Kitchen Alternatives specializes in kitchen cabinet sales and installations. Serving Monmouth, Middlesex and Ocean Countys, New Jersey.
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Tiling a backsplash By Falco Tile & Stone 732-625-0555
Tumble marble is the number one choice for homeowners for their kitchen back splashes, it adds class and style to any kitchen, specially over granite or engineer stone like Salstone, Ceasar Stone, Zodiac.
Tumble marble comes in different sizes 4x4, 3x6 (subway tile) and 6x6 with plenty of accents to complement the stone, from listellos to chair rails to small mosaics.
There is a limitation in colors Chiaro (light beige), Nocce (dark beige), gold and Rosso (red). The beauty of tumble marble is unique.
Another good idea is to use metallic or metallic finished tiles (silver, bronze, copper) but not a lot. Remember, ...<< MORE >>
Not all Cabinets are created equal by John LoPiccolo 732 618-7656
Not all cabinets are made the same. I was at the checkout counter at our local Wegman's. I overheard a conversation about kitchen cabinets being the same. Cabinets may all share the same function but they are very different.
Frameless can be glued, screwed or doweled or all of the above. Frameless has evolve with the use of Computer Numerical Control (CNC), that creates a tongue and groove which is much stronger than a dowel system.
Framed ...<< MORE >>
Pros and Cons of a Humidifier
When you think about it there are no cons to having a humidifier in your house. If you have a forced hot air furnace you should have a humidifier. Honeywell makes a bi pass or a flow through humidifier that is both effective and easy to install. It can be maintained yearly by a home owner with little effort. Another option is the Honeywell Steam Humidifier. This unit has many features. It use 70% less water then a standard humidifier. It can also be mounted up to 20 feet away from the furnace to allow for almost any installation situation. A Pro 8000 IAQ thermostat is a nice added feature to your Tru Steam Honeywell Humidifier. This touch screen thermostat allows you to control your humidifier as well as the temperature in your house. Unlike a standard humidifier the Tru Steam Humidifier will run when your heat is not on. By turning the fan on and putting steam into the house your house's temperature will feel warmer then it is. This humidifier is also easily maintained by a home owner by washing it out with some soap and water. It comes with a replaceable water filter to prevent wear and tear on the humidifiers components. I think that the only cons are the ones caused by not having a humidifier. Dry mouth, itchy throats, static electricity and not to mention dry cooler air. Most installations are done with in two hours for a quick inconvenient appointment.
How much tile to buy
If you are doing a tile installation project; when measuring the room or rooms, make sure to account enough tile for waste, cuts, and design. However, the amount of tiles needed doesn't end with the square footage for the project.
Also, is very important to consider that some day after the tile has been long installed, you may run into a problem and may need to use some new tiles. Hopefully, problems like floods, cracks, chips won't happen to your tiles, but hope will not fix a problem if it arises.
I recommend to all my customers to buy at least one ...<< MORE >>
Tile installer and plumber
Lots of homeowners make the mistake of hiring a tile installer to install tiles, but at the same time they expect the tile installer to do all the plumbing work needed to start and finish the job. Well, here are a few things to consider before makings the same mistake:
- Is the tile installer a LICENSED PLUMBER?
- Is the tile installer knowledgeable in rules and regulations of the plumbing industry?
- Can the tile installer get special permits for the project?
- Does the tile installer's insurance cover plumbing work?
- How come the tile installer doesn't know a LICENSED PLUMBER?
- Why is my tile installer doing my plumbing?
- And here is the most important question. If my tile installer is doing the plumbing work in my house; is my tile installer a TILE INSTALLER? Or a jack of all trades? How long is this guy going to guaranty the job?
Remember to deal with an experienced and professional plumber and tile installer, chances are that they already know each other.
For more information on New Jersey tile, ceramic, marble, porcelain and granite installer go to www.falcotile.com
Landscape Contractor
Since 1984, Ever-Green Plantscapes, Inc. is a design/build company located at 70 Route 33 Freehold, NJ. (next to the Freehold Raceway Mall)
We specialize in custom designed landscapes for our clients. From our own nursery, our Certified Landscape Designers select the best plant material to be installed at your home so you save money.
Our long list of satisfied clients, wealth of experience and knowledge assures our clients of years of enjoyment and increased value of their property investment. For more information, check our website www.egpi.net or call 732.780.9032
We specialize in custom designed landscapes for our clients. From our own nursery, our Certified Landscape Designers select the best plant material to be installed at your home so you save money.
Our long list of satisfied clients, wealth of experience and knowledge assures our clients of years of enjoyment and increased value of their property investment. For more information, check our website www.egpi.net or call 732.780.9032
