Do you know what the Energy Star labels mean? Since its inauguration in 1992, consumers have been seeing Energy Star labels on appliances in all retail stores, including those used to heat and cool our homes. But do you really know what those numbers mean? If you are considering replacing your homes boiler or air … Read more
It is estimated that at least 50% of illnesses are the direct result of indoor air pollution. Considering the amount of time we spend indoors, it would be prudent of us to try and eliminate contaminates from our homes air. The biggest distributor of pollution in our homes is the heating and cooling systems. If … Read more
The air inside our homes can be full of airborne hazards. Sometimes it seems like a homeowner cannot catch a break. For years we have been encouraged to insulate our homes and make them as airtight as possible and reduce energy use. Now, as we sit inside our airtight house watching the nightly news, we … Read more
Energy costs are on the rise again, and strapped homeowners are constantly looking for ways to cut down on them. Customized Zoning System One way is to control the distribution of heated and cooled air throughout your house. Typically, a homeowner is unable to focus on just one room or area inside, but with the … Read more
Which type of boiler system is best suited for your commercial building? Small commercial buildings and manufacturers usually rely on some type of boiler system to heat their premises. Most often they use what are known as hot water boilers, where water is heated and then distributed throughout a closed system. Boilers typically run on … Read more
Few know what a heat pump does and how it works. While most people are familiar with how an air conditioner works and its benefits, few know what a heat pump does and how it works. So when asked which they would prefer they may automatically answer with the more well known device without first … Read more