When you're a homeowner in need of a new piece of heating and cooling equipment, sometimes the range of options can be overwhelming. The Energy Star Most Efficient label can make this chore a lot easier, while guaranteeing that you're buying both energy efficiency and solid performance.
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Ice dams prevent your roof from draining properly. Water leaks, mold problems and structural damage can all result, and repair costs can be high. An ice dam occurs when warm air in your attic radiates upward, melting snow on the roof. When the resulting water reaches the bottom of the roof, which is much colder because of less heat in the thin section of underlying attic, it refreezes, resulting in a dam that forces additional melted snow to pool up behind it. That standing water eventually finds its way down into your attic and living spaces.
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Every homeowner wants to boost home performance to save both energy and money, but what exactly do you need to do to cut energy costs? Here is a nine-point checklist to help you overcome the most common energy inefficiencies in American households:
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If you aren’t thinking about geothermal heating and cooling for your Fort Wayne area home, you should consider it. A geothermal heat pump system extracts heat from a few feet underground to heat your home in the winter, and deposits heat from your home back into the ground for cooling in the summer. Here are seven benefits of installing a geothermal system:
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Ductwork design best practices are necessary to achieve maximum energy efficiency, as well as to provide comfortable airflow with uniform temperatures throughout your home. Rather than relying on rule-of-thumb estimations, you'll want careful planning to design the best duct system for your new home or retrofit. Work closely with your HVAC contractor to meet the following five objectives:
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The air filter for your HVAC equipment is one of the most important components of the system. It keeps the blower components clean and affects the quality of the air you breathe indoors. Just as different types of HVAC equipment carry ratings for efficiency, so do air filters, and knowing about the options can lengthen your system's life and improve indoor air quality.
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If you're in need of a new heating system for your Northeast Indiana home, consider a hybrid heat dual fuel system. These combine the efficiency advantages of heat pumps with supplemental heat from a combustible fuel, typically natural gas. Air-source heat pumps typically work well until temperatures fall below freezing, when it's harder for them to harvest the heat from the outside air.
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Programmable thermostats pack a powerful energy-saving punch. Use these six tips for optimal heating and cooling performance while maintaining home comfort:
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The new furnace efficiency standards set for 2013 will require more efficient furnaces to be installed in new construction and when existing furnaces are replaced. The requirements vary based on home region, with stricter efficiency standards for heaters in colder climates and stricter efficiency standards for air conditioning in warmer climates. Indianans will see changes to efficiency requirements for heaters, while air conditioning efficiency will remain at current levels.
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Winter in Northeast Indiana can be long and cold, requiring the furnace to run 24/7. If your furnace has been properly maintained, chances are it will make it through the heating season with no trouble, but older furnaces and those that haven't had an annual tune-up for some time may show signs of needing some TLC. A burning furnace odor is one of these signs. While most burning odors are a result of dust burning off inside your system, any smell coming from your furnace should be checked. These tips will help you troubleshoot the burning smell.
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Many people make a habit of warming their car up by turning on the ignition and letting the car run for a while inside their garage when the air turns chilly. Even if the overhead garage door is left open while the car is running, carbon monoxide (CO) quickly accumulates in the enclosed space, and lingers after you have shut the garage door and pulled away. Air quality engineers estimate that it could take as little time as two minutes or less for lethal concentrations of the colorless, invisible fumes to fill the space. When the garage is attached to your house, any trapped CO can seep from the garage into your home and remain there for hours.
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Indiana's cold winters quickly run up your heating bills if you don't take steps to improve your home's energy efficiency. One of the most cost-effective home improvements you can make for a more comfortable home and lower energy bills is adding attic insulation.
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Duct sealing is one of the easiest and most effective ways to improve your HVAC system's efficiency. In the average Indiana home, around 20 percent of conditioned air is wasted due to leaky ducts.
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If you use fuels such as natural gas, oil or wood in your Indiana home, installing reliable carbon monoxide detectors could someday save your loved ones' lives.
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Indiana's often severe winters demand a lot from your heating system. That can leave you with high energy bills unless you take steps to maximize your energy savings. Some of the biggest savings come from home improvement jobs that involve little time or expense:
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If you heat your Indiana home with electricity, you may have heard that a heat pump is your most energy-efficient option. While this is often true, if you find a forced-air heat pump system isn't ideal for your situation, a ductless mini split system provides a heat pump alternative with even greater advantages, including:
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Airborne debris in your Indiana home can worsen allergies and asthma, cause odors, and allow mold and mildew to spread. While standard fiberglass HVAC filters protect your system from dirt, they don't do much to clean the air. To improve your indoor air quality by removing fine dust, pollen and smoke particles, an electronic air cleaner is one of your best options.
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Your HVAC ducts may be working silently, but that doesn't mean they're working efficiently. Ductwork problems are so common that in the average Indiana home, between 20 to 40 percent of conditioned air never reaches the home's living spaces. If your ducts aren't working as they should be, you may notice:
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Indiana's harsh winters and sweltering summers keep your HVAC system working hard for much of the year. Those long months of heavy use make professional, annual service for your HVAC system essential. By investing in an annual HVAC service plan, you'll enjoy a number of benefits.
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Frozen pipes are costly, messy hassle, but Indiana's cold winters mean they're something you should be prepared for. By knowing how to thaw pipes safely and efficiently, you can prevent ruptures and resulting damage.
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