Heating duct dampers are sometimes included in a heating system to give you the ability to manually adjust your air flow to each room, or heating register, this way to maintain even temperature throughout the home.
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Heating duct dampers are sometimes included in a heating system to give you the ability to manually adjust your air flow to each room, or heating register, this way to maintain even temperature throughout the home.
Running your ceiling fan in reverse forces the warm air to move through your home, causing entire rooms to stay warm and saves you money on your heating bill.
Change or have your furnaces air filter cleaned regularly. Air filters get debris and dirt built up and not only causes your furnace not to run efficiently but also lowers its life expectancy.
Having your furnace cleaned by a professional on a regular basis can increase its efficiency and save you money on your heating bill.
Is your thermostat programmable? By programming your furnace to run on the same schedule you do, you can save a lot of money on your heating bill.
ECM motors are used in all Variable Speed Furnaces. Keep an eye out for these while shopping around for a new furnace.
ECM motors have more turn down ratios allowing for more flexibility in temperature control.
ECM stands for Electronically Commutated Motor, a motor technology that is programmable and brushless that uses a magnet rotor and inverter.
Older Furnaces run at about 60-70% efficiency, mid efficient furnaces run at about 80% while new high efficiency furnaces run up to 92-97%!
A new furnace is an investment into your home and family. A lot of thought goes into a purchase like this and it is not always considered an emergency. A lot of people wait until their current furnace no longer … Continue reading
Forced air furnaces are units that use fans to push air and distribute the heat through air ducts.
For every 2 degrees Fahrenheit you turn down the thermostat, you can save around 2% of heat energy.
A furnaces life expectancy can be anywhere from 15 – 25 years.
Each indoor air handler in a ductless mini split multi-zone system is controlled by it’s own remote for custom temperatures throughout the home.
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