A geothermal heat pump works well areas like Southwest Ohio where winters can be cold and summers hot. These types of heat pumps are currently the most energy-efficient way to heat and cool homes. They rely on stable underground temperatures to gather and transfer heat from one place to another. Unlike air, the earth several […]
Reducing Heating And Cooling Loads Also Reduces Energy Costs
Did you know that there’s a fairly easy way to cut energy spending in your home? If you lower your home’s heating and cooling load, you will automatically spend less year-round. The secret is finding the most effective ways to improve your home’s performance.
If Your Heating System Can’t Quite Keep Up With Your Heating Demands, You May Want To Try Reducing Your Heating Load
No matter how energy-efficient your heating system may be, if it hasn’t been sized properly for your home, it will never be able to keep up with the heating demands you place on it. If you can’t replace your existing unit with one that’s correctly sized — big enough and powerful enough to do the […]
Does Geothermal Heating And Cooling Require More Maintenance Than Conventional Units?
You’ve probably heard about the energy efficiency provided by geothermal heat pumps. Thanks to their ability to tap into the warmth of the earth, geothermal systems are an efficient and cost-effective means of conditioning air even during the coldest Dayton winter. But how are they in terms of upkeep and maintenance costs?
How Much Focus Should I Put On Maintenance For My System’s Air Handler?
Your air handler plays an important role in the efficiency of your HVAC system. Not only is it instrumental in the proper circulation of conditioned air, it contributes significantly to the maintenance of indoor air quality. Thus, neglecting your air handler can result in compromised energy efficiency, household comfort and air quality.
Drive Pollutants From Inside Your Home With UV Lights
Pollution isn’t something Dayton area residents should have to worry about in the comfort of their own home. Unfortunately, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that the average U.S. home contains as much as five times the pollution as the air outdoors, a condition that is known to cause or aggravate approximately half of […]
Need To Replace An Air Conditioner Fast? Use These Replacement Questions
Chances are your summer vacation plans didn’t include a failed air conditioner, but with your family’s comfort on the line, you’ve got to act fast.
How Proper Sizing Makes All The Difference In How Your Air Conditioner Contributes To Comfort And Efficiency
Is your air conditioner the right size for your heating/cooling needs? This is a question many Dayton area homeowners ask themselves, particularly those who live in an older home. If your unit is too small or too large for your needs, it could be costing you both in comfort and money.
Water Heating Plus Tankless Equals Efficient Flow
If you have a hot water tank, you may be losing more energy than you think. A hot-water tank stores heated water so you can have it anytime, but keeping that water constantly heated can use a lot of energy. There’s an alternative — tankless water heaters — that can save energy and money.
2011 Tax Credits Are Worth Researching: Let Us Help You
It’s no secret that energy efficiency equals energy savings and reduced heating and cooling bills over the long term. Still, the initial expense of installing the most energy-efficient HVAC components for your household can be a costly affair. Luckily, in an effort to promote energy efficiency in U.S. homes, the Federal government has extended energy-based […]