The Cleveland Home + Remodeling Expo Returns To The Cleveland Convention Center!

The Cleveland Home + Remodeling Expo is back for a second year at the Cleveland Convention Center! The expo kicks off at 12pm today and runs until Sunday, March 29th. Featuring new and innovative trends and products in home remodeling and design, it's the ideal show for consumers looking to make fresh updates around the house.

This year's features and attractions include:

• The J. Evans Custom Home Construction's Forever Home "Mini Mansion" - Learn how steel shipping containers can be converted into modern living spaces when you explore this innovative living option, designed to withstand challenging weather conditions and rising utility costs. The layout features one modified 20-foot shipping container and showcases a studio living space. An outdoor addition also provides fresh ideas for turning a shipping container into a detached extension of the home, such as an office or entertainment space. 
• Fully Construction Perrino Vignettes Built By Perrino Builders & Furniture - Featuring decorating tips for small living spaces that make them look exceptionally awesome. With the growing popularity of downtown living, visitors will be inspired by ideas for maximizing their living space. Combining the latest trends in furniture, accessories, and wall colors, these vignettes showcase a one-stop-shop solution for furnishing or decorating small spaces.
• The Arcadia GlassHouse Butterfly Feature - Visitors can walk among more than 500 beautiful butterflies and experience their natural habitat in this unique greenhouse, custom-made for the expo. This 12-foot-by-36-foot glass and polycarbonate greenhouse is outfitted with temperature and humidity controls to create an ideal environment for butterflies, orchids, and exotic tropical plants.
• The How-To Stage - Designed for the attendee who would like to be a DIY-er, experts with take to this stage to provide insights on home improvement projects.
• The Marketplace - Featuring products for cash-and-carry from artisans and vendors.
• Club Cambria - Guests can relax and enjoy a bite to eat or a beverage at this sweet spot.

Celebrity appearances on the Main Stage include:

• Hosts of HGTV's Fixer Upper, Chip and Joanna Gaines have been flipping, remodeling, and fixing up homes together for the past 12 years as owners of Magnolia Homes in Waco, Texas. They appear on the expo's Main Stage on March 27th & 28th. They have worked on more than 100 homes together, combining Chip's great instincts on real estate and Joanna's unique eye for design.
• Jeff Lewis, widely regarded as America's most well-known house flipper, is the star of Bravo TV's Flipping Out. He'll be appearing on the Main Stage, presented by Absolute Roofing & Construction Inc., on March 28th & 29th. He has created a brand of properties that are in harmony with and are exemplified by exterior and interior living spaces.
• The home decorating and organization sensation, Ursula Carmona, will be appearing on the Main Stage on Mar 27th & 29th. The DIY superhero behind the blog, Homemade By Carmona, knows it doesn't have to be expensive to be gorgeous.
• Matt Fox will return as this year's Main Stage emcee, to delight show visitors with his quick wit, home improvement knowledge, and special educational presentations. Matt is best known for creating and co-hosting the first and longest-running show to air on HGTV, Room By Room, as well as hosting and producing the public television series Around The house With Matt And Shari. 

This is just a brief list of the many things to see and do at the Cleveland Home + Remodeling Expo. The home and garden event of the season starts today! Don't have tickets yet? Get 2-for-1 on Facebook and treat a friend or family member to the show!

MARCH 27 - 29, 2015.
CLEVELAND CONVENTION CENTER 

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Shipping Containers: A New Trend In Office & Home Design

J. Evans Custom Home Construction (JECHC), a Lorain, Ohio based construction company bringing container-style homes, known as the "Forever Home", to Northeast Ohio and the Cleveland Home + Remodeling Expo, answered a few questions about this innovation new design. Get the inside scoop here and then make sure to check out their Mini Mansion at the show this weekend.

Q: How did you get interested in building container homes?

JECHC: "In 2010 the founders of JECHC set out to align with the White House's initiative to end homelessness by 2015. When met with great adversity, the non-profit venture seemed impossible. However, in the process of researching energy-efficient and cost-effective building materials, the founders stumbled upon a resource that would address the need for energy-efficient housing and could withstand shifting climate changes and help promote the gentrification and revitalization of distressed areas: shipping containers. With skyrocketing utility costs, intense weather systems devastating property owners, and the abundance of vacant and severely distressed properties taking over the urban landscape, this innovative technology with a real and viable solution."

Q: What are the benefits of using shipping containers for home construction?

JECHC: "Shipping containers provide a cost-effective, energy-efficient and modern alternative to conventional wooden built homes. Each container is fabricated with the strength of Corten Steel, providing two to three times the strength and life expectancy of wood. Shipping containers are fabricated in standardized dimensions creating faster construction timeframes. They are also built to securely travel in extreme weather conditions while sustaining damage and protecting the cargo locked inside. Additionally, over one million containers are available for purchase each year, ensuring the supply and demand needs can be met. These features make shipping containers a great fit for innovative building design and a viable option for the future of residential and commercial building."

Q: What types of design elements will people see in the Forever Home "Mini Mansion"?

JECHC: "The 'Mini Mansion' will center on comfort-oriented design, showcasing innovative and efficient use of space, maximizing total square footage, including the use of 'negative space'. Because all of JECHC floorplans are custom built for each client, the design possibilities are endless! The interior and exterior allure of the structures will feature energy-efficient and cutting edge renewable materials built to endure damage, normal wear and tear, and deterioration. Maximizing the life expectancy of the structure increases the value of the investment.

Q: What do you think people are most surprised by when they see this style home in person?

JECHC: "Most people can't believe that our structures are made of our shipping containers. The appearance of the structure can be as simple as a standard residential home or as unique as the owner can dream! Not to mention, most are blown away by the use of negative or dead space that other conventional building styles do not incorporate."

Q: Where in Northeast Ohio can container homes be seen?

JECHC: "JECHC will be constructing a full scale model home in 2015 with the location still to be determined. However, the "Mini Mansion" and the Outdoor Addition will be used as mobile model homes, available for viewing in early spring 2015. These structures can be delivered to any location for home buyers to experience the luxury and benefit of building with the highest quality product available in residential construction."

Can't wait to see the Mini Mansion at the show? Check out this video preview here! The Cleveland Home + Remodeling Expo takes over the Cleveland Convention Center March 27-29, 2015. Get tickets to explore the Mini Mansion and more! Right now you can get 2-for-1 tickets on Facebook. What are you waiting for? Grab yours today!

MARCH 27 - 29, 2015.
CLEVELAND CONVENTION CENTER 

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Meet Chip & Joanna Gaines At The Cleveland Home + Remodeling Expo

Do you love the space you're in? If not, Chip and Joanna Gaines, of HGTV's Fixer Upper, are the perfect couple to come to your rescue! This dynamic duo helps others take ownership of their spaces and create value within them. With Joanna's flair for design and Chip's construction background these two know how to make a beautiful home.

Don't miss your chance to see Chip and Joanna at the Cleveland Home + Remodeling Expo on Friday, March 27th and Saturday, March 28th. Learn home improvement tips and tricks to help make your house into a home you love. Before you see them at the show, get to know them a little better in our interview with the couple below.

Q: What three items are a must when traveling?

Joanna: "The kids always make me a special piece of handmade jewelry that I take with me, my journal, and a fun magazine."
Chip: "My flashlight, my boots, and my Magnolia Farms hat."

Q: What were your first jobs?

Joanna: "Hot dog stand."
Chip: "Mowing grass."

Q: How were you discovered?

Joanna & Chip: "A well-known blogger featured one of our flip houses on her blog, and a production company found us through her."

Q: What is your most memorable career moment to date?

Joanna: "Flying to Knoxville, TN to meet HGTV talent and execs. I felt like I was in their fan club, and won the trip of a lifetime."
Chip: "Being featured on The Today Show."

Q: What would surprise our Cleveland audience to know about you?

Joanna & Chip: "We don't own a television."

Q: What's your personal motto?

Joanna: "Love well, serve others, work hard."
Chip: "Go get 'em!"

Q: What is the most challenging part of your job?

Joanna & Chip: "Finding the balance between four kids, three businesses, a farm, a television show, and knowing how to take on each challenge with excellence."

Q: What do you cook when you're at home?

Joanna: "Comfort food."
Chip: "Breakfast."

Make sure to see Chip and Joanna Gaines at the Cleveland Home + Remodeling Expo this weekend. The home and garden event of the season takes over the Cleveland Convention Center March 27-29, 2015. Don't have tickets yet? Get 2-for-1 on Facebook and treat a friend or family member to the show.

MARCH 27 - 29. 2015.
CLEVELAND CONVENTION CENTER

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Add Beams To Your Ceilings For Instant Charm By Matt Fox

Looking for some instant charm? Well, the addition of beams to your ceilings will give your home great architectural detail and almost a sense of history!

Try turning an ordinary ceiling in your family or living room to extraordinary with the addition of faux beams. This project isn’t for the timid; it requires some work, skill and above all a sense of adventure. The results are one that will enhance your living spaces for years to come, and you did it yourself.

This is one of several DIY projects Matt Fox will be sharing during the Cleveland Home +Remodeling Expo, March 27 - 29. Hope to see you there!

Shopping List:
Depending on the beam size, pine lumber ranging from 1’ x 6’ to 1’ x 10’s.

Materials on hand:

• Compound Miter Saw
• Drill with drill bits
• Carpenters square
• Level (laser level would be ideal)
• Pencil
• 4 inch long 1/4 inch toggle bolts
• Nail gun and compressor
• Paint and paint brushes

Project Note:

This project is going to take a little help. It requires lifting the lumber up onto the ceiling, while one person holds the lumber, the other will attach it.

Instructions:

Step 1 - Determine the size of the beam. For the photo, we selected 1’ x 4’s for the sides and 1’ x 8’s for the cover of the beam. Measure the room and purchase enough lumber to do the number of beams you decide.

Step 2 - Locate where the beams will be placed. Evenly divide the ceiling so that there is equal distance between the beams. Lay out the location of each beam by using a carpenters square (placed against the side wall to make sure that the beams run square) and a level to lay out the line, marking the placement of the beam with a pencil. We used a laser level to mark each beam placement. The straighter the beam the better the final results.

Step 3 - Cut blocks out of 2’ x 4’s the distance of the cover of the beam. If you select a 1’ x 6’ the blocks should be the width of that board. Depending on the length of the beam you will need at least 4 blocks for every 10 feet of beam.

Step 4 - Drill pilot holes into the block so that the toggle bolt can be pushed through the pilot hole.

Step 5 - At the end of each beam placement and along the beam line, secure the blocks to the ceiling, by marking the placement by pushing an awl through the block pilot hole. Drill a pilot hole into the ceiling then secure the block to the ceiling using the toggle. The blocks should be perpendicular to the beam line.

Step 6 - Cut the side pieces of the beam to length. For long beams, use several sections for the run of the beam. For the photo, the beams are constructed with 2 pieces of 1’ x 4’ per side. Cut the lumber to length using the miter saw.

Step 7 - Attach the side pieces to the blocks using a nail gun. (If more than one side piece is used, make sure that a block is located where the two side pieces will be joined. Also miter the ends of the side pieces to create a clean joint.)

Step 8 - Cut the cover to length. Again, more than one cover piece may be used for long beams. If more than one cover piece is used, make sure to miter the ends of the cut where the two will meet to make a smoother joint.

Step 9 - Hold the cover in place and secure with the nail gun.

Step 10 - Use a 1/4” corner round along the side pieces to add finish detail and to cover any gaps between the ceiling and the beam. Cut to length and install using the nail gun.

Step 11 - Paint and technique the beam to the color of your choice. Basically, you are creating a long box that will be installed to the ceiling. If you are lucky enough to find the ceiling joist and can secure the blocks to them, that would be great, but it seems like that never happens. Just make sure that you have enough blocks per beam and that where joints meets there is always a block.

Get more simple and stylish DIY projects from Matt Fox at the Cleveland Home + Remodeling Expo. The home and garden event of the season takes over the Cleveland Convention Center March 27 - 29, 2015. Don't have tickets yet? Get 2-for-1 on Facebook and treat a friend or family member to the show.

MARCH 27 - 29, 2015.
CLEVELAND CONVENTION CENTER

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Walk Among 500 Beautiful Butterflies At The Cleveland Home + Remodeling Expo

Guests of the 2015 Cleveland Home +Remodeling Expo can experience the beauty and elegance of butterflies by stepping into the Arcadia GlassHouse Butterfly Feature! This greenhouse has been designed specifically for the Expo and is made to replicate a tropical paradise.

The unique 12 ft. x 36 ft. glass and polycarbonate greenhouse will be home to more than 500 Painted Lady butterflies and is outfitted with temperature and humidity controls to create an ideal environment for butterflies, orchids and exotic tropical plants.

Once inside, visitors to the Arcadia GlassHouse Butterfly Feature will be able to get up close and personal with the butterflies. Guests will learn about the butterfly lifecycle and be able to witness the final stages of metamorphosis by watching butterflies emerge from their chrysalis phase. Landscaper William Brown will also provide tips and advice to visitors on how to attract butterflies to their yards and gardens such as:

1. Choosing the right plant type and color - Look for plants with red, yellow, orange, pink, and purple blossoms with short flower tubes.

2. Picking plants that continually bloom - As one plant stops blooming another will begin, allowing the butterflies to return for each new bloom.

3. Provide food for caterpillars - Each species feeds on a limited variety of native plants, for example Monarch caterpillars feed on milkweeds.

The Celveland Home + Remodeling Expo takes over the Cleveland Convention Center March 27-29, 2015. Don't have tickets yet? Get 2-for-1 on Facebook and treat a friend or family member to the show! 

MARCH 27 - 29, 2015.
CLEVELAND CONVENTION CENTER

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Rehab Addict’s Nicole Curtis at the Cleveland Home + Remodeling Expo

Host of DIY Network and HGTV’s Rehab Addict, Nicole Curtis is a self-taught home rehabber and designer, master of salvage picking, spirited advocate for saving old houses, and mom who will appear on the Cleveland Home + Remodeling Expo’s Main Stage Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15.

She harnesses her experience with interior design, contracting and real estate in Rehab Addict where she’s a whirlwind of ideas, energy and vision, and her work reflects her passion for repurposing and creating amazing budget-minded designs. In addition to her show, Nicole also consults and tackles projects for clients ranging from revamping a single room to redoing an entire home.

Keep reading as Nicole answers a few questions about her first job, design style and pet peeve. Then plan to see her at the Cleveland Home + Remodeling Expo!

What was your first job?

My first job was picking strawberries on a strawberry farm. 

Describe your design style in five words or less.

Timeless, classic, frugal, eclectic and scrubbable

Which room in your house is your favorite? Why?

My formal dining room because it is where we go to entertain.  That room’s existence is the reason for us to get together with friends and family often.

What is your design or gardening pet peeve?

My design pet peeve is when people design a house for today’s trends and disregard the history and the era of the home.  Also, painting woodwork is a sin in my world.

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MARCH 14-16, 2014

CLEVELAND CONVENTION CENTER

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The First-Ever Cleveland Home + Remodeling Expo Opens TODAY!

The first-ever Cleveland Home + Remodeling Expo kicks off today at the Cleveland Convention Center with new and innovative trends and products in home remodeling and design!

The excitement begins on The Main Stage at 1 p.m. with a presentation on “Great Weekend Projects” from the Main Stage Emcee Matt Fox, co-host of HGTV’s Room by Room and host and producer of the public television series Around the House with Matt and Shari. You can catch him again at 4 p.m.

Next, stick around for Metro Home’s presentation on “Modern Design, Classic and Timeless” at 2 p.m., followed by John Hall discussing “25 Design Tips Toward that Perfect Kitchen” at 3 p.m.

Later on the Main Stage, don’t miss home and remodeling celebrities! Presented by Cambria, Ramsin Khachi, the internationally recognized design/build contractor and Canadian television personality, will appear on the Main Stage at 5 p.m., followed by Nicole Curtis, Host of DIY Network and HGTV’s Rehab Addict, at 6 p.m.

Wrapping up the presentations for today is Jim Price from Refrigeration Sales Corp., discussing “Home Energy Management and Maintenance” at 7 p.m.

Highlights on the Main Stage Saturday include another presentation from Ramsin Khachi at 3 p.m. and Nicole Curtis at noon and 4 p.m. Also, known most recently for his work on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, charismatic home design guru Ty Pennington, presented by Carrier, will appear on the Main Stage at 1 p.m.! An autograph session will follow.

In addition to these scheduled events, be sure to tour the Perrino Vignettes created by Perrino Builders & Furniture that will inspire you with ways to remodel your kitchen, create your own pub or wine bar, or design a home theater! The Ultimate Garage, created by EncoreGarage of Ohio, will also inspire visitors with ideas on how to reclaim your space and make it your own. And you’ll want to be sure to check out the two CristalBubble’s by CasaBubble. These totally transparent huts create an ideal outdoor living space and are furnished and decorated by Levin Furniture!

Home and remodeling fun continues through Sunday, so be sure to check out other Expo features, stage schedules, and more on the Cleveland Home + Remodeling Expo website! Doors open today at noon – We look forward to seeing you soon!

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MARCH 14-16, 2014

CLEVELAND CONVENTION CENTER

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Time to Design Your Ultimate Garage? Start with EncoreGarage @ The Cleveland Home + Remodeling Expo

Usually think of your garage as just a place to park your vehicles? Most people do, making it one of the most neglected spaces in a home!  But what if you could turn your garage into the “Ultimate Garage,” a space that not only protects your vehicles but provides extra storage and possibly area to relax in with a hobby or game room?

Here’s five signs it might be time to consider creating your own “Ultimate Garage”:

1.      You have the house of your dreams and the garage of your nightmares

2.      Family and friends all use the garage almost exclusively for both entering and exiting your home,

        making it your primary entryway instead of your front door

3.      When your garage door is open your neighbors think you’re having a garage sale

4.      Your garage floor is stained and ugly

5.      Your garage looks like a domestic dumping ground

See yourself in the above signs but not sure where to start?

"Organizing and cleaning up the clutter can be an overwhelming and daunting task for most," said Michael Padden, owner of EncoreGarage of Ohio. “The first step is making the commitment to do something about it.”

EncoreGarage of Ohio is a local, full-service garage makeover company that offers a combination of custom installed garage storage systems and professional organization services.  EncoreGarage of Ohio will make an initial assessment, then designing side by side with you we’ll help you select a garage floor coating system and cabinets to fit your family’s needs.

To begin envisioning your own dream garage, plan to stop by the “Ultimate Garage” at the Cleveland Home + Remodeling Expo, March 14-16, at the Cleveland Convention Center.

• The “Ultimate Garage” brings beauty and function together and features:
• A high-performance epoxy flooring system, that is stain resistant and easy-to-maintain with a stunning granite like appearance
• Wall mounted custom cabinets that provide flexible storage
• Durable all steel organization products to store tools, bikes, sporting equipment, gardening supplies and more.

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MARCH 14-16, 2014

CLEVELAND CONVENTION CENTER

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CLEVELAND: What's Ty Pennington's Design Pet Peeve? This answer & more!

We're thrilled to announce that Ty Pennington is joining us this year at the NEW Cleveland Home + Remodeling Expo on Saturday, March 15! We were recently given the terrific opportunity to ask the amazing Ty Pennington, home-design guru from ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, some simple questions.  His answers not only surprised us, they also cracked us up!  Check out 'em out below... 

A LITTLE TY TIME!

Name a fictional character with whom you most closely identify.
"Sponge Bob Square Pants"

What’s your personal mantra?
"Be Original, Natural and Genuine"

What is the most challenging part of your job?
"Giving my ‘final answer.’"

What is your favourite design or garden-related phone app?
"Camera plus – gives you tons of editing options for your pix."

What is your favorite organizational tip?
"Get back up as in hard drives and Hire an assistant."

What is your design or gardening pet peeve?
"Anything Faux (like faux Brick)…etc. unless it’s Vietnamese Pho…"

Any embarrassing on-the-job moments you’d like to share?
"Having to dress up as a lobster to motivate the team in Maine.  I felt like a real crustacean"

What was the last item you bought for your home? 
A new sofa…long overdue my back was killing me.  Let’s face it kicking your feet up is nice

Describe our Home Shows in one word.

"AWESOME…ROLL TIDE!"

Ty Pennington is coming to the NEW Cleveland Home + Remodeling Expo! 

Appearing Saturday, March 15 only. 

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MARCH 14-16, 2014

CLEVELAND CONVENTION CENTER

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Improving Your Home’s Energy Efficiency with Carrier

Looking to improve your home’s energy efficiency?

Ever find yourself reaching for a sweater even when the heat is cranked? Or sweating your AC’s inability to keep the August heat outside? Unfortunately, the problem could hide anywhere, from insulation to a drafty door―or even an inefficient heating and cooling system.

Take the EPA’s home assessment test and if your Home Energy Yardstick score is below five—your home energy use is above average and you’re probably paying more than you need to on energy bills.

To get interactive energy tips or compare your home’s energy use to similar homes across the country visit; myhomeenergyexperts.com.

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Carrier is the official sponsor of both our Great Big Home + Garden Show 

and our NEW Cleveland Home + Remodeling Expo! 

  

For 2-for-1 tickets to either show, click here! 

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Carrier's Tips to Maintaining Your Heating and Cooling Equipment

Whether it's weekly, monthly or annually, there are several things you can do to maintain your heating and cooling equipment.  Check out Carrier's helpful tips below! 

Ongoing / Weekly

1. Check to make sure there’s at least two feet of clearance around outdoor air conditioning units and heat pumps. During the spring, summer, and fall remove debris such as leaves, pollen, and twigs from top and sides of outdoor the outdoor unit and do not allow the lawn mower to discharge grass clippings onto the unit.

2. Never close more than 20% of a home’s registers/vents to avoid placing unnecessary strain on the HVAC system. Also make sure the heating registers/vents are not blocked by beds, furniture, carpeting or drapes to ensure proper air-flow.

3. In the summer months set your thermostat as close as possible to the outside temperature while still remaining comfortable. The smaller the difference between the outside and inside air temperatures, the lower your cooling costs.  In the winter months set your thermostat as low as you can and still feel comfortable, especially while you are sleeping. This can result in heating bill savings.

4. If you don’t have one already, consider installing a programmable thermostat, allowing you to preset temperatures for different times of the day. This will ensure that your system only works when it needs to, resulting in lower monthly operating costs.

Monthly / Seasonally

1. Inspect, clean, or change air filters once a month in your central air conditioner, furnace, and/or heat pump. A dirty filter can increase energy costs and damage your equipment, leading to early failure. Buy a better filter if you haven’t already. The new high-efficiency pleated filters have an electrostatic charge that works like a magnet to grab the tiniest particles — even those that carry bacteria. 

2. To get the most out of your system, make sure you keep the baseboard heaters, warm-air registers and radiators free of dust, dirt, and pet hair by cleaning them regularly.

Annually

1. Keep your cooling and heating system at peak performance by having a NATE-certified HVAC technician do annual pre-season tune-ups. It’s best to check the cooling system in the spring and the heating system in the fall. This is the biggest step to preventing major malfunctions and prolonging system life.

2. Ensure that your outdoor air-conditioning unit or heat pump is on firm and level ground or pads.

3. Replace the battery in your home’s carbon monoxide detector.

For more tips, adivce, and services check out www.ohiohomecomfort.com!

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Carrier is the official sponsor of both our Great Big Home + Garden Show 

and our NEW Cleveland Home + Remodeling Expo! 

  

For 2-for-1 tickets to either show, click here! 

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Expert Advice from Carrier: Repair or Replace?

Are you friends with your furnace?   Is it time for a replacement?  If you're feeling a little lost, Check out Carrier's helpful tips below! 

Can you rekindle your relationship with your furnace?

The first step is getting to know your furnace. First, how old is it? A typical furnace lasts about 20 years. And chances are, the older it is, the less efficient it is. If you don’t know your furnace’s AFUE rating, call the manufacturer. They should be able to tell you by the serial number of the unit. The AFUE number describes what percentage of fuel consumed is actually used for heat, and how much fuel is simply wasted. For example, if your AFUE rating is 60, your furnace is converting 60% of its fuel to heat for the home, and losing the remaining 40% of heat, usually through venting. Obviously, the higher the number, the better the efficiency. And while no furnace operates at 100%, some get pretty darn close.

Now that you have this number, look for your energy bill. Depending on how much fuel your furnace wastes, you can easily calculate how much money you’re unnecessarily spending every month.

In many cases, the significantly lower energy bills may enable you to recoup the expense of replacing your system in just a few short years. So, does replacing your furnace make sense?  You betcha.

What condition is your air conditioner in?

If there’s an exception to the old “if it ain't broke, don’t fix it” rule, it has to do with air conditioners. The EPA recommends you consider replacement of your air conditioner if it’s over 10 years old. If you want to get on board with doing the right thing for the planet and your pocketbook it makes sense because newer ACs are just that much more efficient than they used to be. For example, if you were to replace an old air conditioner with a 10-SEER rating with a new 21-SEER unit and proper indoor coil, you could save up to 56% on your cooling costs. Of course, there are other reasons why you might feel the need to pull the plug on your current unit right now:

• Your air conditioner needs frequent repairs and your energy bills are going up—your cooling equipment may have become less efficient
• Your cooling system is noisy—newer, variable-speed and even 2-stage systems tend to operate quieter.

Whether you decide to upgrade or repair, your local Carrier® expert can help. He or she can give you tips, insights, advice and recommendations that take the guesswork and hassle out of purchasing and installing the perfect new system for your home―or help you get the most from the system you already have in place, both in terms of comfort and cost.  Find a Carrier dealer near you by visiting www.ohiohomecomfort.com!

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Carrier is the official sponsor of both our Great Big Home + Garden Show 

and our NEW Cleveland Home + Remodeling Expo! 

  

For 2-for-1 tickets to either show, click here! 

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