home comfort
March 31, 2015
Low home humidity can create a plethora of health and comfort problems for occupants, which range from painful static electric shocks to contracting more viruses. Dry indoor air is further exacerbated during the winter months by home heating, which can lower relative humidity even more. Keep reading to learn how investing in a home humidifier can alleviate health and comfort problems associated with dry air by supplying your home with the moisture it needs. Better Health and Comfort Dry indoor air is […]
May 19, 2015
When you think of ways to keep your Peachtree City home cool, your thoughts probably go immediately to air conditioning. It’s certainly effective, but it’s not the most energy efficient way to keep the interior comfortable. On mild spring days and summer nights in Georgia, you can use home ventilation to cool off. Here are three options. Natural Ventilation On cool spring days, staying comfortable is often as simple as opening the windows and doors to let in a breeze. […]
June 11, 2015
Fayette’s intense summers don’t make it easy to stay cool, and certain home designs further complicate the problem. Zoned HVAC systems can help by ensuring even, comfortable temperatures in every room. Zoning for Comfort and Savings A zoned heating and cooling system creates “zones” or parts of the house that can be cooled and heated independently from each other. To accomplish this, the system uses dampers in the ducts to direct airflow, a programmable thermostat for each zone and a […]
June 18, 2015
An effective energy efficiency strategy should involve all home systems. A home’s cooling, heating, lighting and building envelope generally get a lot of attention. Aerators and low-flow shower heads are popular features, too. For maximum energy savings and comfort, though, it’s important to go behind the scenes with professional duct maintenance. Benefits of Duct Maintenance Ducts are generally located out of sight in the basement or attic, which means they’re easy to forget about. Ignoring the air ducts results in up to 20 […]