Posts Tagged “energy efficiency”
Now that you’ve got a fancy new central HVAC system humming away in your home, don’t make the mistake of assuming that’s all you need for optimum performance, energy efficiency and indoor air quality. In order to accomplish those laudable goals for your home, you’ll need to take a whole-house approach. This means your energy-efficient, […]Read More
Nobody is likely to argue that neglecting maintenance on a residential cooling and heating system is a wise thing to do. Routine and periodic maintenance of HVAC equipment will make it last longer and work better, both with regard to comfort and energy efficiency. Safety is another thing proper maintenance addresses. The main question isn’t […]Read More
When people think about it at all, home insulation is usually something they consider in the context of cold weather and wintertime. Effective insulation keeps the cold out (or more likely, keeps indoor warmth from escaping). However, insulation is also crucial for energy efficiency and comfort during hot weather. How Does Insulation Work? The material and design […]Read More
Consumers shopping for a big-ticket item face a common dilemma – deciding whether to buy an inexpensive model and save money at that moment, or buy a higher-priced model and hope that the superior product will translate into a longer service life, a better experience, and/or greater energy savings. This can apply to anything from […]Read More
When house hunting, homebuyers often neglect to consider a crucial factor – the house’s heating and cooling (HVAC) system. But the system that ensures a comfortable climate in a house, at a reasonable cost and without unnecessary energy waste, has a lot of bearing on how much you’ll enjoy the home in the future (and […]Read More
If you’re a diligent homeowner, you faithfully schedule twice-yearly maintenance checks on your home’s heating and cooling systems – typically AC or heat pump maintenance in the spring and furnace or heat pump maintenance in the fall. (If you use a heat pump for both heating and cooling, it still should receive professional maintenance semi-annually.) […]Read More
In recent years, ductless mini-split heat pumps and air conditioners have been taking over a significant share of the American heating and cooling market. They provide convenience and energy efficiency advantages over traditional systems, while allowing for independent temperature control in different areas of your home. They’re especially appropriate for renovations and additions. Yet, as […]Read More
It won’t be long before the cooling season of summer shifts to heating season of winter, and there’s no time like the present to make sure your furnace or heating system is ready for the long, cold winter. If you wait too long to schedule professional maintenance on your furnace, you might have trouble getting an […]Read More
