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Propane Gas VS. Oil Heating

In colder regions like the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, homeowners invest a great deal of time and effort in learning about their household heating options. And most very quickly decide that electric heat does not come close to the comfort offered by gas or oil heating, and it is much more expensive. So once electric heating is eliminated, […]

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Tax Credits

The Blue Ox Heating & Air team is always excited to share helpful information with customers and ways to help them save on their heating and cooling expenses. And one of the great opportunities to save on heating and cooling equipment purchased and operating costs is with Energy Star rated systems. Any piece of HVAC

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Tips On Saving On Your Electricity Bill This Summer

Tips On Saving On Your Electricity Bill This Summer

As the cost of everything continues to increase, homeowners from Arden Hills to White Bear Lake are searching for ways to save money around the house. Everything from clipping more coupons to saving on vehicle expenses and household utilities is becoming essential. In an effort to help customers keep their electrical bills more manageable this summer, the experts at

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What You Shouldn’t Do When Heating Your Home

Minnesota winters are notoriously cold, which makes a cozy, heated home all the more necessary. When considering your heating bill, though, it can feel like you never find a happy medium between affordability and comfort. This misconception roots in a handful of common mistakes that many homeowners employ once temperatures drop. Here are what you’re

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Energy Efficient Appliances: What You Should Know Before You Buy

Since the 1970’s, the government has been encouraging Americans to conserve energy in order to reduce our country’s dependency on foreign energy sources, help the environment and save money. Energy efficient appliances are just one of the many ways homeowners can look to reduce their carbon footprint. According to the Energy Star’s website, the use of

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