If you have just completed a home energy audit, you're probably wondering "what next?" The first step is to make a list of the efficiency improvements needed, and then categorize them by levels of importance and/or budget.
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Anything you can do to cut summer heat buildup in your home will lower your cooling bills immediately and for years to come. It won't cost much, and it will make a big difference in your conditioning load. It could even improve indoor air quality. Your attic, windows and air infiltration are the best places to reduce the heat gain indoors.
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Fort Wayne area summers can get awfully hot and sticky. Savvy homeowners with aging cooling systems who have chosen to upgrade to a new, energy-efficient air conditioner to prepare for the heat may wonder what criteria to look for when hiring a contractor for A/C installation.
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If you're planning an air conditioner installation for your Fort Wayne area home, you've likely familiarized yourself with cooling efficiency ratings such as SEER and EER, and fully expect your new air conditioner to achieve its rated efficiency level. However, the truth is that certain conditions in the field can undermine the efficiency that an A/C can deliver in laboratory conditions. Here are four factors that must be addressed correctly during air conditioner installation in order to achieve optimum performance and efficiency.
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If you haven't had a quote on an air conditioner recharge lately, you're likely in for a shock. Prices on this service for older A/Cs and heat pumps have more than tripled in the past year because of the reduced R-22 refrigerant supplies available to contractors. The federal government has been phasing our R-22 refrigerant supplies because of their harmful effects on the environment and will have eliminated production of new R-22 by the year 2020. Equipment manufactured since 2010 has used a new refrigerant formula, R-410A, for which supplies are plentiful. This might make now a great time to consider an upgrade to a more efficient and better-performing cooling system.
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Summer is on its way, which means so is high humidity. When the air inside your home gets too humid, it's more than just a comfort issue; high indoor humidity can lead to mold and moisture damage. To avoid these problems, you'll want to take steps to ensure the humidity in your home stays at acceptable levels.
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So, you have an aging air conditioner and you’re wondering which is best, to repair or replace? The first thing to do is consider the 50 percent rule. This rule states that if repair costs approach half the cost of a new A/C, it’s time to do away with the aging air conditioner and replace it with a new, energy-efficient model.
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While geothermal heat pumps are an energy-efficient option for heating and cooling your home, you may find that after a period of time, things don't work as well as they did when the geothermal heat pump was first installed. There are some common issues that you can look for before you call in a professional, and some things you shouldn't try to handle yourself.
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HEPA filtration works in conjunction with your home’s forced-air system to remove up to 99.99 percent of allergens, viruses, and other pathogens and VOCs (volatile organic compounds) from indoor air. Learn how HEPA filters stand apart from all other media filters, and up the ante for delivering optimal indoor air quality (IAQ) both in the thick of allergy season and any other season.
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Purchasing new heating and cooling equipment entails a lot more than simply picking out the first energy-smart system you see. In order to actually enjoy the efficiency benefits, a professional load calculation must be performed to determine your home's heating and cooling loads, as well as your ductwork's capacity. Here's a look at two valuable load calculation tools, and how they can help you pick the right HVAC system for your home.
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Springtime is the ideal time of year to perform system maintenance and efficiency tasks around the home. Prepare your home for the cooling months with ductless mini split maintenance, and you can relax in comfort with lower cooling bills.
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As the weather warms, everyone in Indiana will be turning on their air conditioners. How is yours working? For tips on how to address some of the most common A/C problems, read on:
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Do you need duct cleaning performed in your Fort Wayne area home? Some experts suggest that keeping up on your filter changes is enough to keep your indoor air quality at a healthy level. While proper filter maintenance will keep dust and debris from getting into your ductwork, there are times when a duct inspection and cleaning are necessary.
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In all likelihood, you and everyone else in your Fort Wayne area home are breathing relatively dirty air, and you don't even know it. But don't panic -- getting control of your indoor air quality doesn't have to be difficult. Here are nine tips you should follow to clean your indoor air and start breathing easier:
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If your home is difficult to cool and heat consistently, or you have family members who disagree on a comfortable temperature, you should consider a zoning system for your Indiana home.
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Keeping your energy costs down during the cooling season in the Fort Wayne area could be as easy as keeping your air conditioner clean and well maintained. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that half of your energy bill goes toward cooling and heating your home. The federal agency also reports that a regular tune-up can cut operating costs by as much as 25 percent.
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Although every forced-air heating and cooling system utilizes some sort of air filter, the first function of these devices is to protect your equipment from large particulate matter – not to improve indoor air quality. But over time, improving air quality has become a greater part of what most homeowners expect out of their HVAC air filter. Here's a quick guide to choosing and using air filters that provide your home with both benefits – an efficiently operating cooling and heating system and improved indoor air quality.
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On a quest to reduce energy costs and preserve the environment, people are attempting to seal every possible source of airflow into their homes. While this does increase the efficiency of a home's heating and cooling systems, it also means that in Indiana and many other areas, people spend the vast majority of their time in places that have little or no fresh air. This can lead to poor, and even hazardous, indoor air quality. Tightly sealed spaces can fill up with invisible biocontaminants that according to the federal EPA, can trigger or exacerbate health issues including allergic reactions, asthma, an increased chance of contracting an infectious disease, and digestive problems.
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Warmer weather is on its way, and it won't be long before you're running your air conditioner almost nonstop. Is it up to the task? After collecting dust all winter, your cooling system is ripe for its annual preventive maintenance. Here's a look at what needs to be done to ensure that your air conditioner is running at peak performance this summer. Nearly all of these tips also apply to heat pumps used for cooling.
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New air conditioning systems available to homeowners today are performance-driven workhorses, yet deliver quieter operation and greater home comfort than models made just a decade ago. If you’re ready to replace your old A/C unit, explore high-efficiency options that will provide a nice return on investment with energy savings and superior engineering for longer system life span.
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