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

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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

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

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

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

6 Ways to Save $$$$ on Your Utility Bills

Here are 6 ways you can save over $4,000 a year in utility bills, with an initial outlay of around $2,000. 1. Cover your ducts Cost: $50 to $250 Saving: $500 to $1,500 a year Inspect heating and cooling ... tape (such as Scotch Duct Sealing Foil Tape, $6 at acehardwaresuperstore.com) to plug any leaks [more...]

Date: 2008-09-25 18:09:51

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

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

My furnace runs less than your furnace. Are you using zones?

Like many of you, my house has (had) an old furnace that I swear was a rocket engine taking off when it started up! ... model for just south of $13,000 fully loaded, installed with all new duct work.    Anyway getting ... with your heating/cooling installer.  A zone is heated (or cooled) to a certain temperature while leaving [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 21:09:14

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

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

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

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

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

A Midsummer Night's Dream: 7 high-tech cooling systems

Summer’s here, but we're not complaining. That’s because we’ve found seven ways anyone can buy to help defeat the heat ... is outside and the duct is inside, either of the 1.5-ton coolers are $4,995, plus solar panels [more...]

Date: 2008-07-01 01:54:37

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