Maintaining the ideal indoor climate can be challenging. It’s common for homes to heat and cool unevenly. When one area is comfortable, another area of the may be too warm or too cold. Household members with varying temperature preferences can compound the problem further. But now there is a solution: the Lennox iHarmony zoning system. When matched with Lenox Communicating …
Get to Know Solar Terms Before Upgrading
With energy prices on the rise, it’s no wonder that so many people are switching to solar energy. But before you make the decision to upgrade to solar, you should become familiar with a variety of pertinent solar terms. In order to understand the full benefits of solar power and how your new system will work, here’s a quick introduction to a few …
The EnergyGuide Label: Read It, Use It
If you’re in the market for a new heating and cooling system for your home, make sure you’re aware of the EnergyGuide label that comes with all new HVAC equipment, including air conditioners, heat pumps, furnaces, water heaters and boilers. Being an educated consumer means knowing how to read this common yellow label so you can choose the right HVAC …
Energy Vampires: Don’t Allow Them To Overpower Your Home
Most people are conscious about how much electricity they use, especially in the summer when the cooling system runs hard to keep you comfortable. But do you give energy vampires much thought? They drive up your electric bills without you even knowing it, and the worst part is that you get nothing from that lost power.
Can Solar Energy Heat And Cool Your Home?
For those who heat and cool using electricity, it often proves to be the largest percentage of their electricity bill. For this reason, many people are looking to solar energy to help reduce this ongoing expense. By supplying the some of power for a heat pump, solar energy can be used to supplement both the heating and cooing of your home. However, …
Seal Your Ductwork, And You Can Plug The Drain On Your Pocketbook
Your ductworkcould be costing you a lot of money. According to Energy Star, a typical house may lose 20 percent of its heating and cooling energy through leaks, holes and improper duct connections. Your home will benefit from a professional inspection of the ductwork, but you may be able to take a preliminary look yourself at any ducts that are easily …
One Room Too Hot? Another Room Too Cool? A Zoning System Keeps Everything Just Right
You have undoubtedly experienced the problem of a home with unbalanced temperatures: Dad is too warm in the living room, but Mom is too cold in the bedroom. They change the temperature back and forth, and eventually someone opens a window or closes a vent while still not being completely comfortable. To avoid a battle over the thermostat, you should consider what zoning …
Interested In Solar Heating And Cooling? Some Planning Advice
While the demand for electricity continues to increase, the use of solar power as a source of energy has become a very good solution to the rising energy costs. Solar heating and cooling units work by turning sunlight into energy then using that energy to power your home. Since light from the sun is an unlimited resource, the power you …