The DOE, otherwise known as the U.S Department of Energy had scheduled a major change in HVAC Efficiency ratings for the year 2013. This change would have enforced the northern states to comply with installing furnaces with an AFUE rating of 90. The current minimum AFUE rating for furnaces is set at 78. Under the new rating standards, when an existing furnace happened to wear out, homeowners would have had to replace it with a modern furnace that has an AFUE rating of 90. The enforcement of the new HVAC Efficiency Standards is currently held up for review in court. The delay is because of the strain the initial cost of a furnace with an AFUE 90 rating puts on homeowners. In addition to the cost of a new furnace, homeowners must also install an entirely new vent system for their new furnace. These more efficient condensing furnaces, which are the only furnaces with an […]
Is Your HVAC System Protected From Power Surges?
Numerous people may think of it as an extravagance, however, your home’s HVAC system is an advanced accommodation and a comfort. As a homeowner, you likely realize that now and again this system needs to be fixed and HVAC maintenance, but do you realize that it needs power surge protection? Many property holders stress over ensuring their printers, workstations, and tvs from power surges, yet neglect to secure a significantly more expensive and important thing; their HVAC framework. For a HVAC system, harm from lightning or an electric power surge could be truly exorbitant. Home Power Surge Protection Power surges might be brought on by storms, lightning, repairs made on power lines, mishaps, and even from various apparatuses in the home. Electrical power surges can influence about every piece of electronics in your home; from your espresso machine to your blow dryer, your light fixtures to your TV, your HVAC system to your boiler. Nothing […]
Knowing About NATE Certification Helps Defeat Summer Energy Costs
In nearly every industry employees must provide proof that they are capable of performing the work that their position entails. In the heating and cooling industry, technicians provide that proof by completing a series of HVAC tests to gain NATE certification. Technicians that hold this certification have proven they are competent in the heating and cooling industry. Homeowners often wonder exactly what does NATE certified mean. NATE is an organization created within the HVAC industry so that technicians can prove their worth to potential employers and clients. This organization has become widely trusted within the HVAC industry for providing tests that evaluate and qualify technicians to be certified in specific HVAC categories. Earning this certification is similar to pursuing a higher degree in other industries. A technician that possesses NATE certification is an individual that is considered highly competent in the HVAC industry. A technician that has passed the scrutiny of NATE is an excellent […]
Energy Efficiency Using Fans Vs Lowering Air Conditioning
Air conditioning keeps us wonderfully cool but uses a great deal of energy when accomplishing this. The challenge to homeowners and their families this summer is to save money on their energy costs by developing an effective and responsible energy savings plan. The best place to start is with effective and efficient use of home central air conditioning systems combined with the use of ceiling fans in the rooms which family members use the most. There are sound fiscal and energy saving reasons to include the use of ceiling fans in your home. Home Energy Costs of central air conditioning run approximately $130 each month, according to a report in the New York Times. Per hour, central air uses three kilowatts of energy at a cost of 36¢. Air conditioning uses between 15 to 50 percent of the total energy consumed by a house in the summertime. Compare those energy and monetary costs to these […]
Deciding Whether Your Central Air Conditioner Needs Charged
When your air conditioning system is on the fritz, it can affect your quality of living, making enjoying your home difficult. There are many reasons an air conditioning system may not be operating as it should, and figuring out the cause of the problem is the first step in enjoying a comfortable home. Check for Damaged Parts In many cases, a non-working central air conditioning system is the result of a blown motor. In order to determine if this is the case, you will have to inspect the exterior unit. Turn the thermostat down to 65 degrees or lower, then go outside and check to see if the fan blades are turning in the exterior unit. If the fan blades are not turning, the motor in the system may need to be replaced. If, in fact, the fan blades are turning in your exterior unit, the next step is checking thermostat to see if it […]
