Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to use one unit to provide both your cooling needs and heating needs? In a sense, you’d be able to pay for the price of just one system but get the benefits of two systems! Well, this is what heat pumps provide. But, there is a catch. Heat […]
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When it comes to purchasing a new HVAC system for our home or business, we like to know how much it’s going to cost upfront. And with good reason. Purchasing a new HVAC system and having it installed can be pretty expensive. I’m guessing that most of you reading this post are probably looking for
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When it comes to the gas furnace vs electric furnace debate, there are supporters on both sides. But is there a clear cut better choice? To answer that I would say that the majority of people, and experts, would say that gas furnaces are the better choice. That doesn’t necessarily mean that it is the
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The main reason that people consider a high efficiency furnace is savings. Savings on our energy bill typically translates to savings in our bank account. Who doesn’t want that? I know I do! But how much savings can be expected by switching to a high efficiency furnace? A savings of at least 10% can be
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When it comes to buying a new furnace, or a new anything for that matter, it seems like going with the newer, more efficient option would be the wisest choice – especially if savings is the goal. But, that’s not always the case. It really depends on your current situation and determining if a 95%
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In the South, we don’t have to worry about temperatures falling below freezing too much, but it does happen. We do have times when the temperatures can drop into the 20’s and even lower at times. In other parts of the country, such as the Northern states, below freezing temperatures are the norm. In both
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In the Winter months, most of us like to lower the temperature in our homes in order to save money. This is especially true when we are away at work or on vacation, for example. Some of us even like to keep the temperature lower than normal when we are at home to really maximize
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When it comes to understanding the numbers and traits of a furnace, there is probably nothing more important than AFUE or the AFUE rating. In short, this term determines the efficiency of the furnace. The AFUE rating is similar to the SEER or EER rating for an air conditioner. “AFUE” stands for Annual Fuel Utilization
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Today, energy efficiency is a very popular topic. And, with good reason. The more energy efficient a system or appliance is, the more money that is saved. And, since our heating and cooling systems make up the largest portion of our energy bills, finding the most energy efficient air conditioner is a wise pursuit. So
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In short, yes. Air conditioners do dehumidify the area they are cooling. But how do they remove the humidity? And how much humidity is actually removed by your air conditioner? These are important questions for those of us who live in naturally humid locations. For example, in the Southern and Coastal states humidity is a
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