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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 …
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How to tell if you have a heat pump HVAC system
Heat Pump System heats and cools your entire home. You have it if Your energy bill only includes electric power charges (no gas), and You are not paying for propane or heating oil either, and You have registers all over your home that blow cool or warm air and look like this:
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How to tell if you have a central split HVAC system
Regular Central Split System heats and cools your entire home. You have it 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:
How to Be More Energy Efficient With Your Water Heating System
Water heating systems are the second biggest energy use in a household, right after the HVAC system. Nearly every part of the average house has become more energy efficient over the last couple of decades, which means that the percentage of energy use that goes to water heating has gone up as other energy uses …
Easier to Clean Materials for Your New Bathroom
When you think about designing a bathroom you think about a lot of things and layout, colors, patterns and fixtures are probably at the top of that list. One thing you may not consider, though, is how easy it is going to be to clean the bathroom once you finalize your design.
