October 11, 2012 • Insulation
Ignore your attic insulation, and it will cost you across the board with higher utility bills, increased strain on HVAC equipment, possible roof damage and compromising your home comfort with uneven cooling and heating.
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October 9, 2012 • Ductwork
In homes and businesses where ductwork isn’t the ideal choice, there’s always the option to install a ductless mini-split. Such systems provide a convenient, cost-effective way to heat and cool areas of your home where ductwork isn’t feasible. Plus, ductless mini-split maintenance is often simple and affordable.
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October 4, 2012 • Geothermal
Geothermal energy is heat within the Earth, contained in the ground, rock or water. Tapping into this heat gives you a cheaper and more environmentally friendly way to heat and cool your home than by using conventional means.
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How do you win the war against increasing costs for cooling and heating your home? If you're considering an HVAC system upgrade, a good place to start is a geothermal heat pump. While costly, your return on investment will get a major boost once you take advantage of a substantial federal energy tax credit for installing a geothermal system.
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September 27, 2012 • IAQ – Indoor Air Quality
Keeping your air conditioner clean and properly maintained is a key way to prevent mold from developing in your A/C system. The natural condensation and moisture produced by your air conditioner can turn the equipment into a breeding ground for mold growth. Mold can be hazardous, especially for people who suffer from allergies, asthma or other breathing ailments. To keep your air conditioner in top shape, be sure to schedule annual HVAC maintenance and follow these simple DIY tips. A clean air conditioning environment is your best line of defense against mold development.
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September 25, 2012 • Zoning Systems
During humid and hot Indiana summers, you'll want to get the most out of your air conditioning system. However, the configuration of your home might make this difficult, particularly if you have large windows, multiple floors or room additions. Often, the area immediately around the thermostat will be at a comfortable temperature, while the rest of the house might be uncomfortably hot or cold. The best way to address this common problem is to install a zoning system.
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September 20, 2012 • Air Conditioning
Air conditioner troubleshooting comes in two flavors: The easy stuff you can do yourself and the technical problems should be left to an experienced HVAC professional. The DIY version mainly involves ruling out the obvious things that might result in a wasted service call. You may encounter a simple fault you can fix yourself. But if not, you’ll end up scheduling a service call to repair the problem. Still, because you’ve at least ruled out the obvious potential problem yourself, after air conditioner troubleshooting, you’ll have more confidence in what the technician recommends.
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September 18, 2012 • Energy Evaluations
Reducing your home's heating and cooling load can be a homegrown strategy. The terms refer to the amount of energy required to maintain a comfortable interior temperature. In winter, that’s the heating load, and in the summer it's the cooling load. A house with too much of either is energy inefficient and costing you money. Methods to reduce the load on your home include weatherizing, adding insulation and sealing ducts. But a natural “green” option exists, too. Energy-saving landscaping positions trees to lower the heating and cooling load by blocking solar heat in summer while still allowing the sun to warm the house in winter. This is accomplished by considering the sun’s seasonal track across your property.
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September 13, 2012 • Air Conditioning
Sleepless nights, interrupted conversations and angry neighbors ... what do all of these things have in common? They're all caused by that awful noise your air conditioner's making. Though you may have tried to ignore the racket, it's important that you find the underlying cause of the noise your air conditioner's making, both for your system's and your own good.
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September 11, 2012 • Air Conditioning
When replacing or repairingyour air conditioner, it can be wise to familiarize yourself with the air conditioning terms and concepts used within the industry. To assist you in learning this somewhat foreign language, we've put together a list of air conditioning terms and definitions you should know.
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September 6, 2012 • Energy Evaluations
Most homeowners aren't aware that they can perform their own energy evaluation on their homes. In tough economic times like we're experiencing today, it's important to save money every way possible. If you're not sure whether you're doing everything you can to keep energy costs low, here are a few tips that will help ensure your family stays comfortable, while you enjoy savings on utility costs.
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September 4, 2012 • Fans
Air conditioning your home can be quite expensive when it requires constant cooling during the summer. Constantly relying on your air conditioner uses up a lot of energy, as well as wearing out your A/C. However, you can reduce your air conditioning costs by installing and using ceiling fans in your Indiana home. They provide a perfect complement to the cooling done by your A/C.
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August 30, 2012 • IAQ – Indoor Air Quality
If your home has air leaks, you're throwing away your hard-earned money in unnecessary energy costs. Air leaks allow for the cooled or heated air to escape and the outside air to leak in. To compensate for the air loss, you adjust the thermostat, which increases the amount of energy used, thus increasing your utility bill. To stop this costly cycle from repeating itself, locate and seal air leaks in your home, reducing energy costs while creating a healthier and more comfortable home.
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August 28, 2012 • Ductwork
By keeping your home clean, you also help keep your indoor air free of dust, pollen and other airborne contaminants that can trigger allergy attacks, asthma and other respiratory problems. Some HVAC contractors also suggest an annual or semi-annual duct cleaning as part of your regular preventive maintenance routine. If a duct cleaning has been recommended to you, be cautious. Duct cleaning may not always be necessary, and in some cases, the recommendation could be an outright scam.
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August 23, 2012 • Energy Savings
Buying new HVAC equipment, appliances, electronic devices and other products can be an expensive undertaking. As you are comparing and selecting possible purchases, you can find valuable guidance on the product's EnergyGuide label. This label will tell you about the item's estimated energy usage and give you a good baseline for calculating long-term costs of operation and potential savings.
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August 21, 2012 • Air Conditioning
When the temperature soars, the relief from your air conditioner is much appreciated. Air conditioners work very much like large refrigerators, cooling the inside of your home the way a refrigeration system cools a fridge's inner compartments. By knowing how air conditioning works, you'll be better able to understand how it supplies that welcome cooling and will be more informed when the time comes for system maintenance or repair.
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August 16, 2012 • Energy Savings
Every home has a cooling load, the amount of cooling required to keep the interior at the temperature its occupants prefer. Characteristics of your home such as size, directional orientation and number of windows, as well as local climate, will determine the cooling load. Decreasing the cooling load will also decrease the amount your air conditioner or heat pump has to work, which will lower your overall energy bills. Here are some ways to get a lower cooling load:
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August 14, 2012 • Fans
Improving the efficiency of your home cooling will not only make you and your family more comfortable, it will also reduce your monthly energy bills. Using a ceiling fan in combination with your air conditioner creates a home comfort system that is much more effective than either fan or air conditioner working alone.
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August 9, 2012 • Heat Pumps
If you've been considering buying a heat pump for your home heating and cooling needs, you've probably already found out how efficient these systems can be. As heat pump technology improves, new features get added to these systems. Here are some of the advanced functions and features you can look for when choosing among available heap pumps.
August 7, 2012 • Tax Credits and Rebates
Installing a geothermal heat pump in your home is a high-quality investment in energy efficiency. For homeowners who want to make the switch to geothermal heating and cooling, there are substantial energy tax credits available from the federal government to help fund the purchase of a geothermal system.
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