Geothermal heat pumps can be used to both heat and cool your home. The efficiency at which this occurs is measured in two primary ways. For heating, efficiency is indicated by the coefficient of performance, or COP, which declares the relationship between the heat provided and energy input required to produce the heat. For cooling, […]
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Your HVAC system is what keeps your home comfortable. Because of the important role it plays in you and your family’s comfort, it can be a major expense when your system needs repairs or an upgrade. When you’re reviewing HVAC service quotes, it’s essential to be able to interpret them so that you get the
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You want to be comfortable in your home, but you want to save on your energy bill as well. The average home spends nearly $2,000 a year on energy costs, but you can lower this amount by making use of these tips for energy savings without sacrificing home comfort: Use the microwave. Not only does
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The hot weather is here, and won’t be departing for several months. That’s why it’s so important to have your cooling equipment ready to run through the season. If you have been having problems with your A/C or it has recently died on you, you need Ernst’s Replacement Plan to get you through. If your
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As a resident in the Metro-East area, you face muggy, hot summers that sometimes keep you from cooling off even with your A/C running full blast. In fact, certain improvements that homeowners obtain — such as effective vapor barriers and better insulation — can lead to excessive moisture in the home. What you need is a
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Homes built in the last 30 years typically are wonders of technology. They’re sealed, insulated, wrapped and tightly fortified against the outside elements. This makes home comfort more affordable. Unfortunately, trapping our warm and cool air inside means we trap other things as well. Here are a few facts you may not know about your
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Some difference of opinion has been aired in recent years over the venting of crawlspaces. One line of thinking is that ventilation reduces moisture, and for that reason building codes sometimes require it. The opposing point of view is that open vents might actually create moisture problems in homes that don’t have proper moisture control
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The concept of using a so-called “yardstick” to measure a home’s energy use was devised by Energy Star, a program created by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy. This measuring device was designed to reduce our nation’s consumption of nonrenewable energy sources, and while it’s not an actual yardstick, a lot
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Your heating and air equipment is an investment for your family. You expect long life and years of consistent performance from both your furnace and air conditioner (or heat pump if you use one). The best way to get those long years of dependability is by having an annual precision tune-up on both. Before each season begins,
When It Comes To Precision Tune-Ups, Twice A Year Is Better Read More »
There’s more to attic sealing than simply plugging up air leaks and laying down insulation. Other factors must be taken into account, such as moisture levels and attic ventilation.  Moisture can enter your attic in a number of ways, and without proper ventilation it has no means of escape. Thus, the moisture is left to
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