Are there any health benefits that come from HVAC system cleaning Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems have been shown to act as a collection source for a variety of contaminants that have the potential to affect health, such as mold, fungi, bacteria, and very small particles of dust. The removal of such contaminants […]
Air Duct Cleaning, Beware Blow and Go, Furnace Cleaning, NADCA
Alex makes some great points here, but the thing to keep in the back of your mind is that this is coming from the perspective that you are going green crazy on your house. Even if you are just building a reasonably green home, bang for your buck is definitely something to consider, give me […]
Alex Wilson, Comfort, Energy Efficiency, InFloor Heat, Radiant Heat, Seth Bowman, Wirsbo
Asthma is a serious lung disease. * During an asthma attack, the airways get narrow, making it difficult to breathe. * Symptoms of asthma include wheezing, shortness of breath, and coughing. * Asthma can even cause death. If you have asthma or a child with asthma, you are not alone. * About 17 million Americans […]
AeroSeal, Air Cleaner, Air Purifier, Allergies, Asthma, Duct Cleaning, Duct Sealing, Filtration, IAQ, Indoor Air Quality, Respiratory Issues
Save Energy & Money A Ductless Heat Pump is a highly efficient heating and cooling system that is easily installed as a new primary heat source for electrically heated homes. Ductless systems heat and cool homes at a fraction of the cost of baseboards and wall heaters. More Comfortable. Ductless systems do a better job […]
COP, Ductless Heat Pumps, Energy Efficiency, Heat Pumps, HSPF, rebates, Tax Credits
Q: What is a ductless heating and cooling system? A ductless heating and cooling system is a highly efficient zonal heating and cooling system that does not require the use of air ducts. Ductless systems consist of an outdoor compressor unit and one or more indoor air-handling units, called “heads”, linked by a dedicated refrigerant […]
COP, Ductless, Ductless Heat Pumps, Energy Savings, HSPF, Mini Splits, PSE Rebate
When you move into an existing home, there are many pieces of equipment that you may not want to keep. Some of them are just old and poor quality, while others cost you a lot of money and others still may be dangerous to you or your children. Before you settle into your space, make […]
Cash for Clunkers, Incentives, rebates, Tax Credits, Unsafe Equipment, When to Replace
A central furnace or boiler’s efficiency is measured by annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE). The Federal Trade Commission requires new furnaces or boilers to display their AFUE so consumers can compare heating efficiencies of various models. AFUE is a measure of how efficient the appliance is in the energy in its fuel over the course […]
AFUE, Cascade Natural Gas, CNG, High Efficiency, rebates, savings, Understanding Energy Efficiency
All the fancy air quality control tools in the world are useless if you don’t have a good ventilation system to circulate air through your home each day. An air filter removes larger particles like dust, dander and pollen, and an electronic air filter removes smaller particles like bacteria, mold, and gases. However, your indoor […]
ACH, Air Changes, ERV, Home Performance, HRV, Sick House, Ventilation, Whole House Fans
