HVAC

Gas burning appliances vent pipes produce heat when discharging exhaust gases to exterior. Temperature of the vent pipe is transferred to the surrounding area and all the materials that are in the vent pipe vicinity. Problems start arising…

Control room humidity with a humidifier to achieve best energy savings Energy savings in your home can be improved by controlling room humidity levels and using two types of humidifiers. There are whole house humidifiers that attach to the…

Attic Furnace Walkway & Platform Attic furnace installation must comply with you local mechanical code or IMC (International Mechanical Code) if such was adopted in your area. The following are attic furnace installation requirements…

House chimney inspection No climbing on and leaning the ladder against your chimney stack while performing chimney inspection! You are going to start chimney inspection by examining its structure from the ground. Depending on…

Thermostat fan ON – OFF Use forced air heating and / or AC thermostat fan ON – OFF feature to your advantage and help your HVAC forced air system perform most efficiently. Utilizing thermostat fan ON – OFF feature will probably be more…

Combustion Air Requirements There are four possible combustion air sources in your home; House living space Attic Crawlspace House exterior In some cases combinations of the above combustion air sources is required, but the…

Plastic vent pipe types listed below have been certified by the American Gas Association for use in furnaces classified as Category 4. These particular types of furnaces use positive pressure vent systems (exhaust gas temperature…

Recommended thermostat settings  and thermostat location Before I explain recommended thermostat settings for energy savings I’d like to point out the best and the worst thermostat locations. To maximize home energy savings and ensure…

No one likes a hot, stuffy house. During the hotter months, air conditioners are a lifesaver. But what occurs when your air conditioner starts to act up? How can you tell if it needs to be repaired? Here are eight telltale signs that…

Most likely, heating and cooling costs accumulate for more than half of your utility expenses, so it is only natural to seek ways to reduce your overall energy consumption. This is especially true considering a global energy price…