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Articles by Avery Dietzen

Avery Dietzen

Originally from Wisconsin, Avery earned her degree in English before making the trip down to the Atlanta, GA area. Writer by day, reader by night, she prides herself on having a creative outlook and tries to instill that in everything she writes. As a content writer for HomElectrical, she uses her skills to share tips and tricks about lighting, HVAC, and going green. If she’s not writing, she’s reading, painting, hanging out with her dog, or spending time with family and friends.

Preparing your furnace or other heating unit for winter can help you and your loved ones stay warm through the cold winter months. Read our blog to find tips and tricks to help prepare your heating unit for winter!
Did you know that placing your thermostat in the wrong location can affect how efficiently your air conditioning or heating unit operates? Find the best thermostat locations and the locations to avoid for a more accurate thermostat reading.
Prepare your air conditioning unit for the frigid temperatures as well as the snow, rain, and ice by winterizing your outdoor condenser unit. Discover tips and tricks to help protect your unit from the cold.
Upcycling offers a great way to stay environmentally friendly while also offering a creative outlet for used and unwanted materials. See how upcycling can benefit you and the environment!
Reducing the amount of energy you use in your home can help you save money and decrease your carbon footprint! With a few simple changes, like switching to LED lighting, unplugging electronics when you're not using them, and a few more, you can reduce energy consumption.
Split system air conditioning units require both an indoor and outdoor unit while a package air conditioner houses all the key components in one cabinet. See which one works better for your space!
The quality of the air in your home or office may affect you more than you know. Luckily, making changes for cleaner indoor air doesn't have to be expensive.
Dimmer switches can help you save energy by using less electricity and modern dimmers can also have a few more benefits depending on the type of light bulb you use. See how dimmer switches can help you!
The NEC, or National Electrical Code, updates every three years with major changes to the code. See which version of the NEC your state follows!
Make your bedroom and living room more eco-friendly with a few simple changes. Use paints and cleaners without VOCs, upcycle furniture, and switch to LEDs!
Bathrooms account for a large part of indoor, residential water use. By reducing the amount of water used along with other simple changes, you can create an eco-friendly bathroom!
Kitchens consume quite a bit of energy and produce plenty of waste. Make a few simple changes for an eco-friendly kitchen!
Keeping your vents and AC clean allows air to flow more freely through the unit. With a few easy tips, you can save money and energy with an efficient AC unit!
HVAC air conditioning systems use a condensing unit as part of their cooling process. Outdoor condensers work with an indoor air handler to transfer heat from inside your home and disperse it outside.
An air handler is the indoor component to your HVAC system. The air handling unit circulates warm or cool air around your home.
Beat the heat by preparing your AC unit ahead of time! With a few simple tips, like checking your thermostat and replacing filters, you can have your air conditioning ready in no time.
When choosing a new furnace, it’s important to know your options. Natural gas, propane, and electric furnaces all offer different benefits.
As you begin your spring-cleaning adventure, don’t forget about HVAC equipment and light fixtures! Change filters, check light bulbs, dust your fixtures, and much more.
Conventional cleaning products can include chemicals harmful to human and animal health. Green cleaning products allow you to get rid of these harmful chemicals for a safer clean.
Geothermal heat pumps warm or cool your home by exchanging heat energy with the ground. This energy-efficient process works without electricity, which lowers your energy bill and helps the environment.