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Air Purification: Advance Home Indoor Air Quality With One Installation
by Greg Leisgang on August 30, 2012
Maybe you suffer from asthma. Or maybe your allergy symptoms intensify over the summer. Either way, you may be looking for a way to improve your indoor air quality and you’ve heard that air-purification systems target home pollutants. Here are the essentials.… read more »
Adding Air Duct Returns Is A Low-Cost Option That Gets Results
by Greg Leisgang on August 28, 2012
Air in your HVAC system follows a large loop through your supply and return ducts. Conditioned air is driven by a blower in the air handler through supply ducts into the rooms in your home. This air comes back to the air handler through the return ducts and is filtered, cooled or heated again and then recirculated. In a balanced system, the air pressure in the supply ducts is positive, and the return ducts are slightly negative. This makes room air pressure neutral — which is ideal for comfort and efficiency.… read more »
Home Air Filter Efficiency Ratings To Watch For When Selecting A New One
by Greg Leisgang on August 23, 2012
Home air filter efficiency ratings allow you to choose the best filter for your HVAC unit and your family's specific requirements. A subpar filter will lower your indoor air quality and your system's ability to function properly while increasing your energy use and monthly operating costs.… read more »
Geothermal Heating And Cooling: Straight Facts From The Experts On Its Benefits
by Greg Leisgang on August 21, 2012
If you're looking for the most energy efficient way to condition your home, consider geothermal heating and cooling. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), homes with this kind of conditioning save significantly on summer energy bills and even more during the winter heating season.… read more »
When You Have Duct Cleaning Done, Assess The Quality Of The Job With This Checklist
by Greg Leisgang on August 16, 2012
As a homeowner, sometimes you have to take matters into your own hands. And when you have duct cleaning done, it helps to assess the quality of the job by taking a checklist into your hands. Here's what to look for.… read more »
Air Conditioner Warranty -- Is Your System Protected?
by Greg Leisgang on August 9, 2012
An air conditioner is a significant purchase in terms of cost and value to your home. That's why it's important to protect your system with an air conditioner warranty.… read more »
With Two-Stage Cooling, Your Home Will Be The Envy Of The Neighborhood
by Greg Leisgang on August 2, 2012
If you are considering upgrading to a new air conditioner, you have probably already discovered how many different energy-efficient features there are on the market today. Of these various features, one of the most helpful is a two-stage cooling system. With this type of cooling system, your home and your bank account will both feel more comfortable.… read more »
Please explain the recent change in energy efficiency regulations for air conditioning equipment.
The new regulations, which went into effect in January 2007, raised the minimum efficiency required for new air conditioning equipment, specifically from 10 SEER to 13 SEER. (The efficiency of central air systems is regulated by the U.S. Department of Energy. Systems are tested and assigned a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio.).
Manufacturers are no longer making 10-SEER systems. While the regulation is relatively new, we've recommended 13-SEER equipment and higher for years.
