Green Eco Real Estate

Building and buying homes that are energy efficient and environmentally conscious is what seems to be on a lot of peoples minds ... variable speed dehumidification controlled, electronic air cleaning, heat pump system * Extra-sealed air conditioning ducts * TVs and other electronics that automatically power down when not in use [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 15:17:22

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Geothermal Systems-Find out more with Oliver Heating & Cooling

No matter what climate you live in, the temperature throughout the year varies ... Boiler Installation, Service, and Repair Residential Air Duct Cleaning Forced Air Systems ... Maintenance Agreements Commercial Air Duct Cleaning Cooling Tower Service Building Automation [more...]

Date: 2008-10-16 17:07:45

What are the Typical Prices for Residential Air Duct Cleaning

by Your heat had been running constantly, all the way through a rough, long winter ... that your air duct cleaning will be done by licensed, bonded and insured professionals who are going to be doing all of the work that is customary with a complete air duct cleaning. Make sure [more...]

Date: 2008-09-04 17:52:38

Wednesday Weekly Weigh In

yes, I know it's Thursday morning, but... I still haven't called to cancel the gym yet, which is unfortunate, ... of filthy air ducts and forced air heat, but getting the city to clean out the ducts? Not going [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 14:30:00

What are the Typical Prices for Residential Air Duct Cleaning

by Your heat had been running constantly, all the way through a rough, long winter ... duct cleaning equipment to do the job the right way. Make sure that when you are getting estimates that your air duct cleaning will be done by licensed, bonded and insured professionals who are going [more...]

Date: 2008-09-04 17:04:25

Protect Your Oil Heat System

Oehlert Bros., Inc. includes the TankSure Program with each of its heating service plans! ... tanks using an EPA approved technology. The ultrasonic process is non-invasive and can be conducted ... Cleaning,Duct Work,Emergency Heating & Air Conditioning Service,Energy Audits,Gas & Oil Heat [more...]

Date: 2008-08-20 15:53:53

Protect Your Family From Indoor Air Pollution: Contact A Professional Today!

Duct Cleaning Most people are now aware that indoor air pollution is an issue of growing concern and increased visibility ... air. Duct cleaning generally refers to the cleaning of various heating and cooling system ... allergic reactions or other symptoms in people if they are exposed to them. Methods of duct cleaning [more...]

Date: 2008-09-25 16:04:55

I wish they all could be California's plans

By Joseph Romm California and its utilities have achieved remarkably consistent energy efficiency gains for three decades. How did they do it? ... , energy-efficient lighting, heating and cooling. But some of the strategies were unexpected. The state found that the average residential air duct leaked 20 to 30 percent of the heated and cooled air [more...]

Date: 2008-07-31 00:06:32

Duct Cleaning

November 3, 2008 Almost every home has air ducts of some kind, whether a central HVAC or heat exchange unit ... chemicals. Interviewing the Cleaning Company - Do they belong to NADCA (The National Air Duct ... will charge more because the pipes are in hard-to-reach places. A duct cleaning company should [more...]

Date: 2008-11-03 13:22:36

LIPA’S REAP PROGRAM

LIPA’S REAP PROGRAM January 16th, 2009 ARE you are having trouble managing your electric bills? ... efficient water devices. LIPA customers who have electric heat or central air conditioning may also get air conditioning filter replacements, air and duct sealing and insulation, attic and wall [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 14:10:56

Dear Franklin,

I really like your little book. I've read about half of it and have been keeping it handy for a nice chuckle when I need it ... : Wet, which was blotted "dry" and tossed into the path of the heating duct to air-dry, and Dry ... tomorrow night and the cleaning crew is here on Thursday), and I'm happier than I should [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 05:57:00

Create Air Duct Zones to Remotely Control Air Flow and Reduce the Expense of Heating and Cooling

Source : The Official Smarthome Blog - All Things Home Automation [ ... 5-Inch Diameter Normally Open Electronic HVAC Air Duct Damper with Power Supply As energy costs rise, it is important to find different solutions that help conserve energy and keep your heating [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 23:10:35

Treasure behind your walls ?

Do you have Treasure in your walls? My Name is Matthew Shields Author of Monergy ... ·         Problems with heat ducts that  blow the expensive warm air to places that it doesn’ ... in your life ·         if you do have water  spilling into your home mold may be an issue, we can see [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 18:49:30

Korean Technology Update: Going Old-School

It's been a while since we suffered a technological meltdown over here, so really, we should have expected this. We've blogged before about ondol, the Korean system of heating apartments by running hot water ... forced-air heat that dries out your skin and blows all duct-dust into your lungs. (Side note: try [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 06:39:00

Why an English major is so valuable

Because we learn the important questions to ask. In the wake of ANOTHER Kitsap County snowstorm, I pose this one to you:When Winter comes, ... pump, or air conditioner. Common duct system problems include:Leaky joints or visible holes ... drain. With a little bit of work, you can actually save a great deal on your heating bills:Stop Air [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 14:50:00

Michael Rakowitz's ParaSITE

ParaSITE is an ongoing project by artist Michael Rakowitz (who we learned about via Charlie Todd's blog, Urban Prankster) ... this device, the user must locate the outtake ducts of a building's HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air ... , SUCH AS THE CLEANING OF SKIN, PERISTALTIC CONTRACTION OF THE DIGESTIVE APARATUS, AND THE DEVELOPMENT [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 13:24:32

40 Years of the Highest Quality Complete Plumbing Services Available

McLoughlin For 40 years, McLoughlin has provided the highest quality complete plumbing services available ... Countertops Drain Cleaning Gas & Oil Boilers Radiant Floor Heat Carrier Air Conditioning Equipment Duct Design, Fabrication & Install Humidifiers Whole House Dehumidifiers Toilets - Toto [more...]

Date: 2008-09-30 17:19:54

Asbestos in the home

Asbestos in the home Submitted by: Michael Del Greco, New Jersey Home Inspector Lic GI 0121, President of Accurate Inspections, Inc, ... were developing cancers caused by asbestos in the air they were breathing. These cancers affect ... , heating pipes, ducts, boilers and furnaces would typically have insulations that contain asbestos [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 20:07:19

7 TIPS BEFORE YOU REMODEL

You’ve made the decision to hire an architect or builder to redesign your (pick one) home, kitchen, bathroom, great room, or master bedroom ... , consider your… 1. HVAC SYSTEM How old is the furnace, boiler, air conditioning, or hot water ... . If any of your heating pipes or ducts are wrapped in asbestos, you may want to abate it as part [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 21:47:43

Warm Your Home With A Wood Furnace

Wood furnace is also known as a coal fired furnace that burns wood or coal in a sealed firebox to heat an exchanger ... with regards to air conditioning, evaporating coil as well as duct works clearance from combustibles due ... the cabinet or jacket, firebox, blower, access doors for stroking and cleaning and small blower to fan [more...]

Date: 2008-06-28 11:14:34

Twin Cities Air Duct Cleaning Company Provides Wide Range of HVAC Services

CleanMyFurnace.com has added a new Zip Code page to assist you in determining if they provide services in your area ... has made it even easier for potential customers to find out if heating and cooling related services are provided in their area.If you would like to see if the air duct cleaning zip codes covered [more...]

Date: 2007-05-20 00:16:00

Friends in Denver work together

Luvie has a girlfriend that she has known since Junior High School, ... duct cleaning as you will see. I hope that we can work something out for the up and coming holidays ... work at the same company which is a Heating and Air Conditioning company by the name of Lucky Duct [more...]

Date: 2008-06-26 02:02:02

Make a New Year’s Resolution to give your HVAC a Tune-Up

Every year, we make New Year’s  Resolutions to lose weight, get more sleep, and eat healthier ... discussion about how to give a little heating and cooling duct TLC, right? Move the couch. Check ... . Dirt will slow air flow and increase energy costs.  I have an electrostatic air filter which [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 02:07:47

Ballots scrutinized during series of meetings with camapign reps across the state

WILLMAR - More objections to absentee ballots were raised Tuesday in Willmar as campaign officials for Sen ... rejected on election night. Advertisement: AFFORDABLE AIR AFFORDABLE AIR $10 Off Any One Service $10 OFF ANY ONE SERVICE- INCLUDING HEAT, AIRCONDITIONING, DUCT CLEANING, PLUMBING AND ELECTRIC. Expires [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 06:00:00

GAS SNIFFER

GAS SNIFFER by Raymond Wand Yesterday 05:05 PM ... System(s), Duct Insulation, Outlets, Radiators, Piping Systems and Valves, Cooling Equipment ... Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC): Home Inspection and Commercial Inspection Cost [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 17:56:18

Newspaper carrier's extra steps make all the difference for one lucky Olivia man

OLIVIA - Newspaper carrier Elizabeth Price isn't satisfied with tossing the daily news from her car and makes it a point to walk each paper to the door. Advertisement: AFFORDABLE AIR AFFORDABLE AIR $10 Off Any One Service $10 OFF ANY ONE SERVICE- INCLUDING HEAT, AIRCONDITIONING, DUCT CLEANING, PLUMBING AND ELECTRIC. Expires Jan. 31, 2009 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 06:00:00

Unbeaten Wildcats tumble Benson, 65-40

NEW LONDON - New London-Spicer broke out of its rust early enough to cruise to a 65-40 win over Benson in the semifinals of the West Central Tribune ... . Advertisement: AFFORDABLE AIR AFFORDABLE AIR $10 Off Any One Service $10 OFF ANY ONE SERVICE- INCLUDING HEAT, AIRCONDITIONING, DUCT CLEANING, PLUMBING AND ELECTRIC. Expires Jan. 31, 2009 [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 00:00:00

Central, northern Minn. getting more snowfall

MINNEAPOLIS - Much of central and northern Minnesota is getting snowfall with the biggest accumulations likely from Brainerd to Duluth. Advertisement: AFFORDABLE AIR AFFORDABLE AIR $10 Off Any One Service $10 OFF ANY ONE SERVICE- INCLUDING HEAT, AIRCONDITIONING, DUCT CLEANING, PLUMBING AND ELECTRIC. Expires Jan. 31, 2009 [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 06:00:00

Bismarck police say 17-year-old called 911 to report a drunken driver: herself

BISMARCK, N.D. - Police get calls about drunken drivers all the time, but rarely do they come from the alleged offender ... has anyone here." Advertisement: AFFORDABLE AIR AFFORDABLE AIR $10 Off Any One Service $10 OFF ANY ONE SERVICE- INCLUDING HEAT, AIRCONDITIONING, DUCT CLEANING, PLUMBING AND ELECTRIC. Expires Jan [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 06:00:00

Site lists Kenny Chesney Fargo show for June 20

For the seventh time in seven years, Kenny Chesney is playing the Red River Valley - assuming a report on the country music star's Web site is accurate. Advertisement: AFFORDABLE AIR AFFORDABLE AIR $10 Off Any One Service $10 OFF ANY ONE SERVICE- INCLUDING HEAT, AIRCONDITIONING, DUCT CLEANING, PLUMBING AND ELECTRIC. Expires Jan. 31 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 06:00:00

Floors+ Lessons Learned

It’s funny how things get started sometimes. We had always planned on remodeling our new home, but the start of the remodel was somewhat unplanned ... for someone to come clean out your heat ducts… For some reason we found it a good excuse to install ... sure it worked properly. While it blew hot air just fine, upon closer inspection I found [more...]

Date: 2008-11-04 13:00:50

Willmr boys wins sixth straight

WILLMAR - The Willmar Cardinals extended their winning streak to six games on Saturday with a 64-47 non-conference victory over the Moorhead Spuds. Advertisement: AFFORDABLE AIR AFFORDABLE AIR $10 Off Any One Service $10 OFF ANY ONE SERVICE- INCLUDING HEAT, AIRCONDITIONING, DUCT CLEANING, PLUMBING AND ELECTRIC. Expires Jan. 31, 2009 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 06:00:00

Home Improvement Contractors - A Guide

Now that you’ve decided to remodel your home, you’ll need to make sure that you’re choosing the right contractor to do the job ... contractors, who can find out if your house will need improved wiring for heating and air conditioning ... test will also be performed to let you know whether or not duct work needs to be done [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 03:31:59

Digital Thermometers

Digital thermometers are among the best types of thermometers that we can use since we can get unprecedented temperature reading from using digital ... (Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning), splash proof or watertight tool, and sanitary ... and protect the probe tip against a pipe surface for basically duct or flume monitoring. Slash proof [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 08:18:25

2008 NEC : Hard wired appliance (110v) - switch OK as disconnect

2008 NEC : Hard wired... by Darin Ginther Today 01:50 PM ... , Distribution System(s), Duct Insulation, Outlets, Radiators, Piping Systems and Valves, Cooling Equipment ... Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC): Home Inspection and Commercial Inspection [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 06:01:13

GFCI being used as a switch ???

GFCI being used as a switch... by Ted Menelly Today 12:49 PM ... , Distribution System(s), Duct Insulation, Outlets, Radiators, Piping Systems and Valves, Cooling ... 2,082 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC): Home Inspection and Commercial Inspection [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 20:03:29

Energy efficiency, Part 4: How does California do it so consistently and cost-effectively?

California and its utilities have achieved remarkably consistent energy efficiency gains for three decades (see “Part 3: The only cheap power left“) ... : better insulation, energy-efficient lighting, heating and cooling. But some of the strategies were unexpected. The state found that the average residential air duct leaked 20 to 30 percent of the [more...]

Date: 2008-07-30 18:34:25

Workers spend weekend using heavy equipment to build ice castle

SPICER - For the 14th time in 21 years, Spicer will have an ice castle for its Winterfest celebration. Advertisement: AFFORDABLE AIR AFFORDABLE AIR $10 Off Any One Service $10 OFF ANY ONE SERVICE- INCLUDING HEAT, AIRCONDITIONING, DUCT CLEANING, PLUMBING AND ELECTRIC. Expires Jan. 31, 2009 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 05:59:01

Give Your Ducts Some TLC to Stop Global Warming

flexible duct Photo by Belinda Hankins Miller. This month’s topic on the Green Mom’s carnival is global warming being hosted over at Not Quite ... t show some love to your heating and cooling ducts, then your toes might be snuggly, but your wallet will be empty. According to Energy Star, a typical house loses 20% of the air movement through its du [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 18:07:07

HVAC Maintenance Cost Worth It: A Contractor’s Recommendations

Fred ran a post about a great experience with a local HVAC contractor earlier this month ... cleanings. Duct cleaning typically costs $225 per system and coil cleaning costs at least $250 ... deal for 1 gallon of duct sealant for $19.95. If a homeowner has a gas furnace for heat and an air [more...]

Date: 2008-06-24 11:30:25

Tumbling Down The Rabbit Hole

It is cold-cold-damn-cold here this week ... pad in case I get a chill. There’s a heat duct right above my chair… angled just so as to make certain I get all the warm air flowing over me as I shake off the cold shivers while looking for internet [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 14:27:59

Fly Straight Up

Every time I tried to fly straight up in the air, as high as I could, I'd hit an electric barrier of pleasure. It prevented me from going any higher ... . There was a hole in the sky. It looked very much like a heating duct opening. I flew [more...]

Date: 2008-12-12 22:58:00

We're Chillin With Our New Frigidaire Heat Pump

There were several reasons for my silence yesterday. 1. We were up at 5 and did all of our pre-school activities. 2. We had school from 9-12. 3. About 9:30, the duct people arrived to assess our air flow, then they said that they would ... it lovely? And so clean.... Our new outdoor heat pump. It is quiet, bigger than the other [more...]

Date: 2008-09-03 11:32:30

Home Energy Audits: Save Energy and Money

Have you had your home energy audit yet?  If not the time is NOW! ... , and more energy efficient. The auditor will look at your heating and cooling systems, duct work ... by temporarily mounting a powerful fan into the frame of an exterior door. The fan pulls air [more...]

Date: 2008-11-10 16:25:28

Getting a little practice in

Advertisement: AFFORDABLE AIR AFFORDABLE AIR $10 Off Any One Service $10 OFF ANY ONE SERVICE- INCLUDING HEAT, AIRCONDITIONING, DUCT CLEANING, PLUMBING AND ELECTRIC. Expires Jan. 31, 2009 [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 00:00:00

Know What To Look For In A Good Air Duct Cleaning Service

by Amy Nutt Most people aren’t very aware of how dirty the ducts of their heating and air conditioning systems can actually get, ... for them. Cleaning the air duct system of your home is not something that you have to worry about every six ... up in your duct work over time and along with the changes in climate and levels of humidity; this can cause [more...]

Date: 2008-08-15 11:36:22

Know What To Look For In A Good Air Duct Cleaning Service

by Amy Nutt Most people aren’t very aware of how dirty the ducts of their heating and air conditioning systems can actually get, ... for them. Cleaning the air duct system of your home is not something that you have to worry about every six ... up in your duct work over time and along with the changes in climate and levels of humidity; this can cause [more...]

Date: 2008-08-15 11:31:50

Know What To Look For In A Good Air Duct Cleaning Service

by Amy Nutt Most people aren’t very aware of how dirty the ducts of their heating and air conditioning systems can actually get, ... for them. Cleaning the air duct system of your home is not something that you have to worry about every six ... up in your duct work over time and along with the changes in climate and levels of humidity; this can cause [more...]

Date: 2008-08-15 11:39:37

Know What To Look For In A Good Air Duct Cleaning Service

by Amy Nutt Most people aren’t very aware of how dirty the ducts of their heating and air conditioning systems can actually get, ... for them. Cleaning the air duct system of your home is not something that you have to worry about every six ... up in your duct work over time and along with the changes in climate and levels of humidity; this can cause [more...]

Date: 2008-08-15 11:57:18

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