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All About Thermostats
A thermostat is a device that allows you to control the temperature inside of your home by controlling how your heating or cooling system functions. Heating devices are turned on when temperatures fall below a certain temperature and are turned off when the temperatures rise above another temperature. These two temperatures are separated so that the device is not being turned on or off too rapidly and are usually set within a couple of degrees from the desired temperature (or
November 18, 2008
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The Origin Of Dirt Devil
One of the most recognizable vacuum cleaner brand names in the world is Dirt Devil. The company still holds true to the standards it was founded on at the beginning of its long, storied history. Dirt Devil was founded as the P.A. Geier Company in 1905, making it one of the worldâs oldest vacuum cleaning manufacturing companies. The P.A. Geier Company produced metal cleaners from a backyard garage in Cleveland, Ohio. The âRoyal Princeâ the first ever handheld vacuum in t
October 28, 2008
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Eureka! They Have Found It!
To celebrate a discovery, many people shout “Eureka!” It is Greek for “I have found it.” The Eureka Company strove to create new and exciting products to change the world and its founder, Fred Wardell, thought Eureka would be the perfect word to encapsulate his vision. In the vacuum industry, Eureka is one of the most well known names. The brand is sold in over forty countries around the world. nnIn 1909, Eureka was founded by Fred Wardell. At the 1915
October 21, 2008
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The Connection Between Obesity And Portable Or Central Air Conditioners
Air conditioning is what most people turn to when the weather is hot and steamy to keep them cool and comfortable. But even though it is usually a comfort, could it be a cause of obesity? Some studies say yes. nnWhile some studies agree that portable or central air conditioning can be a cause of obesity, they differ on the exact reason that a person exposed to air conditioning gains weight. One theory is that air conditioning keeps people in the thermoneutral zone. This is a
October 2, 2008
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Split Air Conditioners- The New Frontier
Central air conditioners are the standard solutions for cooling used in most American homes. Sometimes they seem like they are hurting more than helping, though. They use large amounts of electricity, deplete the ozone with their refrigerants and produce a bunch of noise with their condensers. What if there was another way?nnSplit air conditioners are the new way to cool your home without the gripes of a central air conditioner. They only produce 1/20th of the noise because o
September 15, 2008
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Portable Cooling Guide: Top Five Portable Cooling Mistakes
The summer is turning out to be a hot one. People often turn to portable air conditioners and swamp coolers to help them cool their environments. These appliances are good solutions because they are compact and mobile. They are a great alternative to wall or window air conditioners because they do not have to be permanently installed. They also work great as supplemental cooling to central air conditioners. nnIf you choose the wrong air conditioner or swamp cooler you could e
June 13, 2008
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Clean Your Home While At Work!
Robotic vacuums are vacuum cleaners that utilize sleek design and advanced technology to clean areas of your house unaided by a human. Robotic vacuum cleaners are best used to clean large, flat floor spaces. They are most effective to use in smaller buildings like apartments and studios. Robotic vacuums are not meant to replace standard vacuums. They are just meant to supplement standard vacuums to make your home tidier in between routine cleanings with a standard vacuum. nnR
April 3, 2008