heating and cooling
August 18, 2011
If you’re concerned about the quality of air in your home, you’re right to be alarmed. Studies show that indoor air is often substantially dirtier than the air right outside the door. This is why increasingly homeowners are considering the purchase of electronic air cleaners. In contrast to mechanical air cleaners that use filters to trap particles, electronic air cleaners use electrostatic attraction to remove polluting particles from the air. Here is a look at two kinds of electronic air […]
August 23, 2011
Indoor air testing is a great service to have performed periodically in order to determine what culprits may be eroding the quality of your indoor air. These results can help you form an indoor air quality plan and determine needed changes to your home to ensure you’re breathing the healthiest and safest air possible. A number of different things are usually looked at during a test, and they include mold spores, humidity levels and presence of chemicals in the air. […]
September 6, 2011
Zoning systems allow you to control the temperature in various areas of your home, providing you with an energy saving method while keeping everyone in your house comfortable. The temperature on your thermostat is read ‘at’ the thermostat, which means that may not be the true temperature in other areas of your house. Basements may be cooler than the main floor and second floor rooms may be hotter, because heat rises. This can waste energy and leave areas that are […]
September 22, 2011
Your ductwork is a major component of your HVAC system and plays a large role in how efficiently it will perform. Your HVAC system can only work as efficiently as the ducts will let it. You need a well planned duct design, proper duct sealing and expert installation to ensure that you get the most from your heating and cooling equipment. The first step is determining the size of your HVAC system. Sizing has to be done first so that you don’t invest […]