Did you know that air conditioners account for around 5% of all energy consumed in the U.S.? With all that power being allocated to keep us cool, wouldn’t you want the most energy efficient air conditioner possible in order to help keep your home cool and comfortable this summer? What Are SEER and EER Ratings…

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If you’ve given any thought to making your home more energy-efficient, you may have found yourself overwhelmed by the options. There are a lot of ways to save energy dollars, but every home is different, and the last thing you want is to make a major investment only to find out later that your home…

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When installing a new air conditioner, bigger is not always better. Having your HVAC systems properly sized through the use of software protocols Manual J and Manual D is necessary for ensuring efficiency and performance. Here’s a look at how your HVAC estimator will use these calculations, and why you should insist that they use…

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Every season presents its unique home safety issues, and winter more than any other. In addition to the outside hazards from snow and ice, indoor hazards peculiar to winter must be addressed as well. In most homes, winter means combustion: Gas-fired furnaces provide reliable heat at competitive costs, and wood-burning fireplaces are a secondary source…

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Radiant heating systems warm a home from the floor up, quietly and efficiently. Utilizing plastic tubing installed below the floor that circulates heated water, a radiant system warms the entire floor space of a room. This heat radiates gently into the living space and conducts cozy warmth into all objects touching the floor — such…

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When you’re looking for ways to trim energy costs around your home, an excellent starting point is knowing how much energy you’re using and how your consumption compares to other homes in your area and around the country. Professional energy evaluations can supply this useful information, and although these assessments are extremely thorough, they can…

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Very rarely do you make a major purchase without doing your homework. That’s because most major purchases, whether it’s a house, a car or a new HVAC system, have associated costs long after the initial purchase. Fortunately, when you’re buying HVAC equipment, the EnergyGuide label can answer most of your pre-purchase budget-related questions.

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