Taking on an HVAC project can be expensive and time consuming, a technically complex job that requires highly-skilled and professional service. At best, a poorly done HVAC job results in equipment that doesn’t work; at worst, it can create a danger to life and property.
Picking The MERV Filter That’s Best For Your Family’s Health And Your Furnace Efficiency
One of the quickest, simplest and least expensive things you can do to improve your furnace’s efficiency is to change the unit’s filter. Clean filters let the furnace make better use of the fuel it burns to generate heat, which improves efficiency and decreases your overall heating bills.
How Garage Emissions Affect Your Indoor-Air Quality
Attached garages are a convenient addition to any home. Whether attached at the side or incorporated into the basement, they keep your vehicle safe and undamaged during seasonal temperature extremes and let you go from your car to your house without slogging through the rain, mud or cold.
With The Energy Star Yardstick, You Can Assess How Your Home Measures Up
When shopping for appliances, electronics or other items that consume energy, you will inevitably encounter the Energy Star label. Energy Star is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. The program is dedicated to helping consumers save money on energy purchases and improving the environment through the Read the Rest…
Seal Those Ductwork Leaks — It’s About More Than Efficiency
Sealing the ductwork in your heating or cooling system is commonly recommended as a way to increase the system’s efficiency and to improve your home’s indoor comfort. It’s good advice; ductwork leaks let air you’ve already paid to heat or cool just drift away on the wind. By properly sealing the ductwork, you can make Read the Rest…
Preventing Energy Loss In Your Ductwork — Whether Your Home Is New Or Older
Because all of the conditioned air in your house travels through the ductwork, there is a considerable chance of energy loss in this part of the system. In new homes or old, however, there are effective ways to prevent this energy loss and the waste of money that results.
Four Ways To Optimize Your HVAC System Efficiency
With home heating and cooling costs accounting for up to 50 percent of annual household energy expenditures, it’s a good idea to find ways to increase the efficiency of your HVAC system. Here are four useful ways to make your furnace, air conditioner or heat pump more efficient and more economical.
Uneven Heating And Cooling In Your Home? A Zoning System Takes Care Of That
A frequent disadvantage of multi-story homes or large, rambling-style houses is inconsistent and uneven heating and cooling throughout the structure. Because warm air rises and cool air sinks, upper floors will always be warmer than lower floors, with basements being coldest of all.
Furnace Replacement: What You Need To Know Before You Start Shopping
If your furnace is getting old, malfunctioning frequently, or costing more than it should in fuel and repair costs, it’s time to replace it. Here are some points to keep in mind as you compare heating systems and choose your furnace replacement.
Duct-Sealing Materials: Why You Should Never Use Duct Tape For Sealing Ducts
Who can blame the average homeowner for being a bit confused about duct tape? After all, people use it to patch together appliances, doors and even their cars. If it weren’t for duct tape, Apollo 13 astronauts may not have made it back to earth, as they used it for an emergency equipment repair. But Read the Rest…
