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HVAC is a fairly complicated concept, and homeowners who want to save money and live a more efficient lifestyle need to pay attention to their HVAC systems. However, if you are building a new home, adding an addition to your home or trying to heat and cool a multi-family dwelling, you have to pay even more attention to your HVAC system. This blog has tips and posts on HVAC in all of those scenarios as well as ideas on HVAC in other situations. Hi, my name is Mary, and as the person who balances the budget in our home, I have learned a lot about HVAC systems over the years. I know how to pick efficient designs, how to keep the bills low and how to make the most of your HVAC system. Please explore these posts for ideas and help.
2016
Are These Sources of Indoor Air Pollution Making You Sick?
Poor indoor air quality can cause many unpleasant symptoms, including irritation of the skin, throat and eyes, as well as triggering asthma attacks in some people. If spending time inside your home leaves you feeling unwell, you need to take action to banish sources of indoor air pollution. Here are some of the top offenders:
1. Cigarette Smoke
If you smoke inside your home or let other people smoke there, your indoor air quality will suffer.
Various Benefits of an Electrical Fireplace
During the colder months, it is not unusual for homeowners to look for ways to supplement the heating of their home. For individuals who may not have an HVAC system in their home, they may rely on a traditional fireplace to provide them with heat. Although this adds a rustic charm to your home, it may not be the best long-term solution for your heating needs. In this day and age, there are electrical fireplaces that you could consider.
Cost Cutting Tips with Commercial Heating Systems
If you own business premises, one of the major concerns to have would be your employees' comfort in relation to the weather elements. This is why most business premises will have a commercial heating system installed to brave the cold winter months. However, another concern to have as a business owner would be how to maximise your bottom line and reduce on operational costs. This is why it is prudent to ensure that your heating system is not costing you exorbitant amounts of money in the form of utility bills.
Pressing Matters: Choosing The Right Compressor Type For Your Split System Air Conditioning
Split system air conditioners offer a range of advantages over their ducted or window-mounted counterparts, providing excellent efficiency and cooling power without the need for expensive duct installation. However, since the compressor of a split system air conditioner is generally situated quite far away from the vent(s), choosing a powerful, high-quality compressor type is important. Without the right compressor a split system can become underpowered and will have its lifespan shortened as it is used at higher power levels to make up for the short fall.
4 Types of Heating Systems for Commercial Buildings
Heating your commercial building is important to keep your employees comfortable, whether in the warehouse or the offices. There are a variety of different heating systems to choose from, varying in their costs and benefits. Here are some different types of heating systems for commercial buildings.
Central Heating
A popular option for heating your commercial property is by using a forced air central heating system. Not only does this give you consistent heat, but it includes central air conditioning as well.
3 Maintenance Tasks to Prepare Your Window A/C for Summer
Before the heat of the summer season begins, it helps to be fully prepared for it. If you haven't turned on your air conditioner in a while, now is the perfect time. This allows you to ensure it is in good working order before the heat is at its worst. Maintenance is also important before summer begins.
Check the Window Seals
Before you start working on maintenance of the air conditioner itself, begin looking at the window seals.
When to Switch to Emergency Heat Mode
The emergency heat button on a heat pump thermostat is a source of confusion for many people. This is because many people hardly understand when to use the emergency heat switch. The assumption by many people is that heat pumps hardly work in cold, chilly climatic conditions and therefore, they opt to use the emergency heat every time it gets extremely cold. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Read on to find out why.
Why You Should Shift from Reactive Maintenance to Preventive Maintenance of Commercial HVAC Systems
Some owners of commercial buildings do not consider the preventive maintenance (PM) of HVAC systems as a priority. This leads them to make resources available only when an air conditioning component breaks down instead of preventing the break down through routine maintenance work. This article discusses some benefits of adequately funding a PM program for the AC system.
Impact on Occupant Complaints
Chances are very high that you will have more complaints from the occupants of your commercial building if you do not consider preventive maintenance of the HVAC system as a priority.