FAQs
- How often should I change my filter?
- Is annual maintenance recommended?
- Why should I clean my ducts?
- How can I reduce my heating costs?
- How does an air conditioner work?
- How does an gas heat work?
- How does an electric heat work?
- What is a thermostat? Do I need one in every room?
- What is a gas fireplace insert?
- How can I heat or cool my house effeciently?
How often should I change my filter?
On standard filtration systems it is recommended to inspect and or change
your filters ever 1-3 months. Some higher end filtration systems may only
need to be changed every 6-12 months. Regardless what filtration system
your home has it is important to inspect it frequently.
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Is annual maintenance recommended?
All manufactures highly recommend an annual safety inspection and tune-up of your heating and cooling equipment.
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Why should I clean my ducts?
The American Lung Association in their consumer awareness bulletin #1001 says
microbes and fungi find nourishment's in improperly maintained air ducts, air
conditioners, heat pumps, evaporator coils and furnaces. As a solution to the
problem source removal is recommended.
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How can I reduce my heating costs?
By installing a state of the art home comfort system you could reduce
your heating cost by as much as 50%. Is you home comfort system old?
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How does an air conditioner work?
An air conditioner cleans, circulates, cools and dehumidifies (removes undesirable
moisture from) indoor air. A filter cleans the air by trapping dust and other small
particles. An air handler (blower built into the system) circulates it, while the
cooling and dehumidifying are accomplished by a process called refrigeration.
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How does gas heat work?
If it is a gas furnace, the heat is supplied by the burning of natural gas.
A mixture of gas and air flows into the heat exchanger and is ignited by the
pilot light or hot surface ignitor. Combustion occurs, and warm air from the burner
flame rises to fill a chamber known as a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger
becomes hot. Air passing around the heat exchanger absorbs that warmth,
continues into the air ducts and the heat is distributed through your home.
The by-products of combustion pass upward through a venting system and escape
through the flue.
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How does an electric heat work?
If the furnace is electric, heat is generated by an electric heating element.
Electric current traveling through the element creates heat. By the heat transfer
processes called conduction and convection, heat is transferred into the air
stream and flows through the air ducts into the rooms of your home.
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What is a thermostat? Do I need one in every room?
Whether you heat your home with gas or electricity, a wall thermostat will be installed.
This measures room temperature and turns the central heating system off or on as the
temperature rises or falls to designated levels. Careful location of the thermostat
is an essential consideration in maintaining maximum comfort levels in your home.
Typically, only one thermostat is required. However, homes that have multiple
furnaces or zoning systems, will require more.
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What is a gas fireplace insert?
A fireplace insert is a retrofit piece of equipment installed when a wood-burning
fireplace is converted to natural gas. These work from a standing pilot like that
on other natural gas appliances. The light typically stays on continually. A gas
fireplace insert provides excellent warmth and beauty. A fireplace tune-up includes
important safety checks of your fireplace operations, controls and more. Call or
e-mail us to set up your gas fireplace tune up.
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How can I heat or cool my house effeciently?
Set thermostat at one temperature. Constant adjusting can cause higher utility costs.
If using your thermostat as a setback type, limit the setbacks to twice a day such as
when you are at work and when you are sleeping.Only setback the thermostat 6% of
desired temperature (approximately five degrees). In heating, try not to set the
thermostat below 65 degrees. In cooling, try not to set the thermostat below
70 degrees. Besides higher utility costs, this can cause the indoor coil to freeze
and cause condensation in the house.
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