Archive for the ‘Heating and Air’ Category

HVAC System Types

Sunday, June 21st, 2009

There are two main types of heating ventilation and air conditioning systems that you may wish to employ to help heat or cool a building. The first is through a radiant system, the second is through a forced air system. Both have their advantages and disadvantages as well as prefer ability throughout different [...]

AC Filter Replacement

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

Did you know that the air inside your home can be anywhere from 2 to 5 times more polluted than the air outside? There are a number of things that can affect the quality of the air inside your home. Using efficient air conditioner filters are going to be your primary defense in keeping the [...]

Geothermal Heat Pumps

Sunday, April 26th, 2009

An optional way to heat the home is with a Geothermal heat pump. They are similar to the common heat pump except that they use the natural elements of the earth for heating, such as the ground or outside air.
The plus side of getting a Geothermal heat pump is the efficiency because of the use [...]

Humidifiers For Babies

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009

Babies need all the help they can get when it comes to breathing. The air in your home alone will probably not provide the best environment for that. That’s why you can improve it with several types of humidifiers or vaporizers for babies.
The humidifier helps by moisturizing the air in the room. This makes it [...]

Ceiling Fan Direction

Sunday, April 12th, 2009

Fans usually are multi-directional. One of the first questions people ask is, which direction is forward on a ceiling fan? And then the second question is, which way should the fan go during the heating season?
We will cover both of these questions right now along with other home improvement tips in this article.
The forward direction [...]

Buying A Central Air Conditioning Unit

Saturday, April 11th, 2009

One of the first things you want to look at is the SEER rating (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating). This is the consumption rating and performance given to units. You will want to find a SEER rating higher than 12.0 for your home.
Obviously the size of your home and the amount of air required to cool [...]