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Air circulation is a key element in home comfort during both hot and cold weather. Metrowest Boston residents can use ceiling fans to increase energy savings and enhance the performance of their heating and cooling equipment year-round.

It seems that everywhere you look, there's something new in home automation. Lighting is a fun place to start because the systems can be simple but have dramatic results. Even better, most of it is DIY friendly.

What a marvel electricity is, but what a disaster when your wiring is unsafe or doesn't suit your needs. Most homes go through at least one rewiring eventually. The National Electric Code and local code update periodically to keep up with the times and address newly discovered safety issues. And although homes are grandfathered in, which means you aren't required to rewire except under certain situations, it's a smart idea both for safety and performance.

Aeroseal might sound like some kind of gadget, but it can help you get the most out of your HVAC system. Most houses have quirks that rankle the most patient of homeowners. Maybe yours has uneven temperatures and allergens that you can't quite get under control. Or maybe you're tired of paying high energy bills but aren't quite sure what to do about it. Aeroseal was designed to help.

Aeroseal resolves high energy bills and leaky air ducts without adding pollutants that affect indoor air quality. The more people become aware of chemicals and hazards that pollute the air, the more they think about the materials and products used in and around the home. That's why Aeroseal is a perfect, safe solution to leaky ducts; it won't create a brand new problem.

If your ceiling fan isn't doing its job, it might be time to upgrade to something that looks and performs much better. This summer's incredible heat is certainly putting household ceiling fans through their paces. They might not extract humidity like air conditioning does, but they keep air flowing. And that helps make the people in the room feel more comfortable.

You're halfway through a load of laundry with several other things on your list of things to do for the day. Naturally, that's when your washing machine fails to drain and you're left with a tub of soggy clothes trying to sort out why. You might resolve the problem on your own. Some issues are common and fairly straightforward. But for some problems, you'll either need an appliance repair person or a plumber.

Central air conditioning systems in Massachusetts can last a long time, but eventually will need replaced. Is your A/C working as efficiently as it used to? Is it running at all? If you are having issues with your central air conditioning system, it is a good time to consider whether you should replace it or repair it.

The hot summer months are definitely here. Your air conditioning is going to be working overtime. You need to keep your HVAC in good working order to keep your home cool in this heat. You can use the best summer HVAC maintenance tips to help your system keep up with the worst summer can bring.