Before you replace the heart of your HVAC system, the furnace, it’s a good idea to learn about the three main factors that should help in your decision: size, fuel, and efficiency.
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Geothermal heating and cooling systems are gaining in popularity in the United States. They provide energy-efficient heating in the summer, by transferred heat energy from a few feet underground into the home, and cool your home in the summer by depositing heat energy from the home back into the ground. They manage this heat-exchange process by transferring the heat via a system of pipes, usually excavated and installed underground.
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If you haven't had an ice dam on your roof, consider yourself lucky. These home wreckers can cause all kinds of damage to your roof, attic, ceilings and walls. They are caused when melting snow pools up behind a wall of ice at the edge of the roof. This water backs up under shingling and leaks into the attic area and along the inside of the exterior walls of the home.
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Your heat pump is responsible for maintaining an even and comfortable temperature throughout your home. The system has two cycles that are responsible for heating and cooling, as well as a defrost cycle used to reduce any frost buildup on the outside coil.
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Perhaps you've lived comfortably in your Fort Wayne-area home for years, but you're thinking about selling your home now or sometime in the next several years. Energy efficiency upgrades may be a major upfront investment, but they can easily add appeal and value for potential buyers down the road.
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The crawl space under your home may need your attention. Crawl spaces are areas under the floor of a home, or part of a home, that doesn't have a basement. They're the space enclosed by the foundation with dirt below and the first floor of the home above. They're often left without insulation after construction. This can lead to a damp crawl space that can cost you a lot in wasted energy.
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The four components of geothermal heating and cooling systems include the outdoor loop field, the indoor heat pump unit, the thermostat, and the ductwork that delivers the conditioned air. A geothermal heat pump has no parts exposed to the outdoor air, unlike air-source heat pumps, whose condensing unit sits outdoors. Much of the indoor unit in a geothermal system contains the parts that would otherwise be exposed to the weather year-round.
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If you have bought eligible energy-efficient equipment or home improvements in 2012 or 2013, there's still time to take advantage of federal tax credits before they expire. The reinstatement of the 25C residential energy-efficiency tax credits early this year created a great opportunity for homeowners to save money on their tax returns. You may be able to take advantage of these benefits with improvements in your Fort Wayne area home.
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You probably don't think about your home's duct system, but you should. A typical duct system can lose up to 40 percent of conditioned air that flows through it. By making a few adjustments and having yearly maintenance done, you can save up to 20 percent on your heating and cooling costs every year.
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Now that the heating season is well under way in Indiana, you want to be sure that your furnace stays in good condition. But sometimes despite your best efforts, an older furnace will begin acting up. Here are eight helpful tips to consider if you believe that your furnace is in trouble:
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If you’re interested in a comfortable and energy-efficient way of heating your Fort Wayne area home this winter, having a variable speed furnace means saving money on utility costs while enjoying unparalleled home comfort.
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You know your home has adequate insulation against winter’s chill. You also had your heating equipment cleaned and serviced. Finish the energy efficiency plan by following this guide to weatherstripping your Fort Wayne area home.
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Unless you live in an old farmhouse full of leaks and drafts, shutting a room to save energy is likely to backfire. A study done by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory found that closing off registers in select rooms actually was more likely to increase energy use in energy-efficient homes. How is that possible?
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There are plenty of things you can do to reduce the amount of dust in your air. Here are seven tips to improve your indoor-air quality while cleaning.
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Rather than gasping when you receive your monthly energy bill, use a few winter energy-saving tips to keep cold-month home costs at bay. Some measures aren't as obvious as others; however, it's important to do everything you can to reduce your bills, maintain a comfortable home, and contribute to a greener planet. Try these winter energy-saving tips (and appreciate the fact that most of them will also reduce your cooling bills in the summer):
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Boiler issues are no laughing matter in the middle of a northern Indiana cold spell; neither are the ominous noises signaling a troubled system. Use these tips to help quickly find and troubleshoot common issues so you can keep the heat pumping until professional HVAC help arrives.
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In homes heated by a furnace, setting the temperature back at night ensures energy savings. That’s not necessarily the case with a heat pump, however. In order to avoid turning on the backup electric resistance heat during the recovery period (when the unit is working to get back to your comfort temperature), the heat pump's thermostat needs to work in a special way.
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If your old furnace has finally given out or you're planning on building a home, you may find yourself wading into the debate over natural gas vs. oil furnaces. This debate has been raging for as long as people have had easy access to both fuels and it's unlikely to be resolved any time soon.
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With another frigid Fort Wayne winter looming, many homeowners wonder if heating the garage is viable. They may want to use the garage as a work- or playroom, or for some other useful purpose. If you decide to heat the garage, choose safety first. Avoid unvented combustion space heaters, which can emit soot, moisture, or even toxic carbon monoxide.
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As winter months approach, you'll want to include a bit of off-season maintenance for your outside A/C condensing unit. Though you may be tempted to let the condenser sit uncovered through the winter, a little preventative maintenance will provide some basic protection for the unit.
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