If you've chosen to adopt a tiny home — a very small but very efficient dwelling — you need to understand how to heat and cool the structure. Here are some of the more important HVAC considerations for keeping tiny homes comfortable in all seasons:
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These days, it's more important than ever to lower your energy bills. Unfortunately, there are several energy myths in circulation that can make it difficult to do so. Let's take a look at a few of these myths so that you'll finally know the truth.
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Pests in your home can bug you to no end — pun intended. They bring in germs, buzz around your head, and even clog up your HVAC unit. How do you bug proof your home to make sure you have peace of mind? You can start with these simple tips:
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Effective HVAC design requires the integration of several individual components, all of which must work together to keep the system functioning properly. Here is a list of some of the most critical components and how they contribute to effective HVAC design:
Optimum HVAC performance and efficiency doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of proper planning and design before the system’s installed, then regular professional maintenance as the years go by. Pre-existing factors in the structure such as ductwork can also influence heating and cooling costs as well as indoor comfort. Here are some things to consider to make sure you get the most out of your HVAC system:
If you use a greenhouse to grow flowers, vegetables, or other plants year round, you know how important it is to control the conditions inside the building. Greenhouse ventilation is an essential technique used by successful greenhouse growers. Here are some suggestions for the best ways to achieve proper greenhouse ventilation:
Many pet owners take pet-proofing measures, such as keeping electrical cords out of reach or covered, but it is easy to forget to extend those safety measures to the home’s plumbing. Here are tips for caring for the pipes and drains in your pet-friendly home:
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As much comfort and enjoyment they bring, backyard swimming pools can be energy hogs. Depending on its size, pool energy use can rival your water heater and even air conditioner for power consumption throughout the summer. Fortunately, there are practical ways to lower those costs.
There seem to be apps for everything these days. If you can think of a function, there's probably an app for it. Both Apple and Google's Play Store each offer more than 1.5 million apps. That's why it's not surprising that there are even apps that apply to your home systems, including your HVAC. Let's have a look at some of the apps you might want to download to use for your air conditioner and heating.
Air conditioners, like every other piece of equipment in your home, have their span of days and then it's time to replace them. Fortunately, they do last a long time — on average, 10 to 15 years. In fact, the age of your A/C system may be one key indicator that it's time for to replace it.
It’s been less than a century since central home cooling and heating systems have made life more comfortable, regardless of the weather. HVAC Tech Day is June 22 and it’s a good time to acknowledge the contributions they make toward your enjoyment of life indoors by:
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There are tons of details to remember when you're getting ready to go on summer vacation, so it's all too easy to forget about the HVAC system here are home. Putting the following HVAC preparation tasks on your pre-vacation to-do list can help keep it running efficiently and reliably, and safe from harm while you're gone.
During the summer, the outdoor component of your cooling system sits fully exposed and vulnerable to damage from general yard debris, overgrown weeds and landscape plantings and even your lawn care equipment. Taking extra care with your landscaping and yard work can prevent costly problems with the A/C condenser and compressor.
If you're like most homeowners, you think of using an air humidifier in the winter, when the cold outdoor air holds less moisture and running the furnace dries out your indoor air. Your indoor humidity level can drop too low in the summer as well, when it's hot outside and you operate the A/C daily.
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Taking care of your HVAC system sure does pay off in lower energy bills, fewer repair bills and cool comfort on a hot summer day. What makes it even better is that most DIY HVAC maintenance tasks are easy.
Tankless water heaters are gaining popularity every year. After all, who doesn't want to save energy and enjoy an unrestricted supply of hot water? Also, operating costs are lower when you compare conventional storage water heaters to tankless water heaters maintenance. So, if you've been thinking about making the switch, keep reading to learn if a tankless water heater is right for you.
water heaters , tankless water heaters , service and maintenance
Now that spring is well underway, and winter is receding in the rear-view mirror, it's a good time to assess whether you need to upgrade your home's heating system. Spring just happens to be the best time to replace a furnace for several reasons. They include:
If you don't already have a bathroom exhaust fan, you might put this on your list of future home improvements. Bathroom exhaust fans don't cost all that much to purchase or install, and they do a great job of improving your overall indoor air quality. Properly installed, they can even have an impact on your utility bill for the better.
Homeowners concerned with indoor air quality often want to know if washable, or so-called permanent air filters, might do a better job removing airborne particulates than the standard mechanical filters that are most often used.
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Whether you are handy and do most of your home's repairs or hire someone else to do them, you need to pay attention to attic safety. Most attics are a maze of wires, pipes and cables, as well as a no-man's land of hazards, from high heat to insects to potentially harmful materials such as insulation or asbestos.
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