Are you considering installing geothermal heating in your home? One of the first steps is to determine what type of system will work in your yard. With newer technologies, you do not need a lot of land to install geothermal heating and cooling equipment.
Would Duct Cleaning Benefit Your Home’s Air?
Indoor air quality is vitally important to the health of your family because the air in the relatively closed system of your house may be even more polluted than outdoor air. Here in the Miami Valley, many of us rely on home comfort systems to heat or cool our homes all year long, and the […]
Even Better Indoor Air Quality At Home With UV Lights
A critical component to maintaining your family’s health is ensuring that the air quality in your home is as good as possible. Even if you don’t have allergies or asthma, poor indoor quality can cause negative effects like stuffiness, itchy eyes, sore throat, and fatigue.
Zoning Systems Put You In Control Of Comfort
Does your home have cold spots or uncomfortably warm areas at certain times of the day or seasons of the year? This is a fairly common problem here in the Miami Valley in mid-summer and mid-winter, but it can happen anytime.
Four HVAC Terms Homeowners Should Know
You may have seen acronyms such as AFUE, MERV and SEER printed on home heating or cooling products. These are efficiency ratings that the industry has devised to provide you with a way to compare the equipment you’re considering. You will also notice that some contractors are certified by NATE, which is actually another comparison […]
Big Tax Credits On For Geothermal Heat Pumps
Did you miss out on the 2010 federal energy efficiency tax credits? Thankfully, there are plenty more opportunities to take advantage of tax credits that expire in 2011 or later. Geothermal heat pumps are one of the technologies that are included, and the best part is, there is no limit to the amount of the […]
Measure Your Home’s Energy Saving Potential With A New Online Tool
Here in the Dayton/Springfield area many of us use our home comfort systems year-round, so we never get a break from high utility bills. There are ways to cut those bills down to size, however.
Easing Spring Allergies With These Indoor Air Quality Measures
Spring is coming, and that means allergy season is on the way. You can’t control the air outside, but you can, and should, control the indoor air quality in your home. Both localized cleaning and whole-house air purification can decrease allergens. Even if you don’t suffer from seasonal allergies or asthma, improving indoor air quality […]
Whole-House Humidifier Cleaning And Upkeep
A whole-house humidifier can provide significant improvements in home comfort and health benefits for you and your family. Maintaining proper humidity levels helps reduce shocks from static electricity, prevents dry sinuses, improves itchy skin, and reduces bacteria, viruses and mold. It can also keep your wood floors and furniture from getting dry and cracked. Maintaining […]
Operating Tips For Programmable Thermostats
It’s winter and it’s cold. In these stormy months, everybody’s daily ritual is to walk out of the cold wind and into a warm house. The feel of warm carpet on your toes is like nothing else.