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All Electronics Need Protection From Power Surges Your heating and cooling system is no different. When lightning strikes nearby or a storm knocks down a power line, it’s possible to send a surge of energy through the power grid, damaging sensitive electronics. Anything with a microprocessor is at risk, including your heating and cooling system.… Continue Reading
You may have the newest, most energy efficient heating and air equipment, or maybe your system getting on in years but still performing well. Whichever is your situation, a sure way to get the most out of either is to check your air ducts.
If it seems that some of the rooms in your home are comfortable while others are too cool, too warm or stuffy, it could be your air returns. Most homeowners don’t really think about the air ducts; as long as your HVAC system seems to be functioning, all is OK. In reality, it could be that inadequate return air ducting is the reason your home isn’t quite as comfortable as you would like.
Homeowners often face the decision of whether to repair or replace their furnace. Before making this important decision, answer the following questions:
Heat recovery ventilators (HRVs) are among the most energy-efficient ventilation systems available. They pull fresh air inside, filtering it while expelling stale air. They also essentially “recapture†the energy of the outgoing, stale air and “give†it to the incoming air.
The idea that a home heating and cooling system is most efficient as a whole, seamless system is important to consider when contemplating modifications to the way you control your house’s climate. There are alternatives to add-on ductwork that do not necessarily detract from your home’s comfort and efficiency
When we talk about furnaces, which is apt to happen this time of year, you hear the word “efficiency†a lot. The value of having and maintaining high efficiency furnaces is clear; they function longer and cost less.
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