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How do I know if my basement is unfinished or not?
Your basement is unfinished if it looks like the example below. Basements can be partially unfinished as well.
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What size heater do I need for my home?
Here is the easiest way to find out the size or capacity of your existing heating system: Go to your indoor unit (furnace) that looks like this: Find and take a picture of the label that looks like this: Look for Input BTU number — that is heating capacity of your system (in the example above it is …
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What size air conditioner do I need?
Here is the easiest way to find out the cooling size or capacity of your existing air conditioning system: Go to your outdoor unit (condenser) that looks like this: Find and take a picture of the label that looks like this: Find one the following codes in the model number — it will tell you what …
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How do you measure efficiency for a heating system?
A central furnace’s efficiency is measured by annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE). AFUE is a measure of how efficient the furnace is in converting the energy in its fuel to heat over the course of a typical year. Choosing a higher efficiency will increase the cost of your project, but will save you more on energy …
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What does SEER stand for?
SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio and is used to measure the overall efficiency of an air conditioning system. Choosing a higher efficiency will increase the cost of your project, but will save you more on energy bills and may qualify you for a tax credit or a utility company rebate. Choosing a lower …
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What does a gas furnace look like?
Indoor unit (gas furnace for heating + A/C coil on top for cooling) is located in the basement, closet or attic and looks like this: Two thick white pipes are for intake and exhaust of air; they are typical for high-efficiency furnaces (90%+ efficiency).
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What does an air conditioner coil look like?
Indoor unit (gas furnace for heating + A/C coil on top for cooling) is located in the basement, closet or attic and looks like this:
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What does an air conditioner condenser look like?
Outdoor unit (A/C condenser) is located on the ground or on the roof and looks like this:
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How to tell if you have natural gas heating in your home
You have natural gas central heating if: Your energy bill has both electric and gas sections (gas charges increase during winter), and You have registers all over your home that blow cool or warm air and look like this: Say “No, but I have gas supply in my home” if You are not currently using …
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How to tell if you have a ductless mini split HVAC system
Single-zone Ductless Mini-Split is used to cool (and usually also heat) one area of your home, typically one room. Indoor unit of a Ductless Mini-Split can be found on a wall inside your home and looks like this: Outdoor unit of a Ductless Mini-Split can be found on a wall outside your home or on …
