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Monthly Archives: July 2011

How Site, Design And Heating Needs Factor Into Your Solar Decision

By Shawn Mitchell | Published: July 28, 2011

Rising fuel costs, instability of oil supplies, and concerns about your impact on the environment are just a few of the reasons to consider alternative solutions to providing energy to

Posted in Air Conditioning, Energy Evaluations, Heating, Solar, Tax Credits and Rebates | Tagged active solar heating, hot water radiator, radiant floor heating, solar collectors, solar consultant, solar energy collectors, solar energy system, solar heating system, solar heating systems, solar powered heating, state tax incentives, zoning ordinances | Leave a comment

A Radiant System: Comfort And Energy Efficiency From The Ground Up

By Shawn Mitchell | Published: July 26, 2011

Radiant floor heating provides a different way of heating your home. The panels in the floor are heated directly, thus warming your home like a radiator. There are three different types

Posted in Energy Evaluations, Furnaces, Heating, Service & Maintenance, Technicians, Thermostats | Tagged boiler, ductwork, energy efficiency, floor heating systems, furnace, heated floors, radiant floor heating, radiant floor heating systems, radiant floors, radiant heating, radiant system, solar water heaters, thermostats | Leave a comment

When Summer Storms Strike, A Standby Generator Keeps You Powered Up

By Shawn Mitchell | Published: July 21, 2011

The power of summer storms shouldn’t be taken lightly. They often cause damage to trees and roofs as well as phone and power lines. It’s clear that you can’t always rely on

Posted in Air Conditioning, Generator, Heating | Tagged fuel sources, northern virginia, portable generator, portable generators, power outages, standby generator, standby generators, standby units | Leave a comment

A Ductless Mini-Split System Can Make Sense In Your New Construction — Here’s Why

By Shawn Mitchell | Published: July 19, 2011

When you are adding on to a home, it may be hard to properly cool or heat new rooms with your HVAC system’s existing ductwork. In such cases, a ductless

Posted in Air Conditioning, Air ducts, Energy Evaluations, Heating, Ventilation | Tagged air handling units, comfort solutions, ductless mini split, ductless system, ductwork, energy conservation, hvac system, mini splits, northern virginia area, split system, split systems | Leave a comment

Why NATE Certification’s Important When You’re Hiring An HVAC Contractor

By Shawn Mitchell | Published: July 14, 2011

With so many HVAC contractors to choose from, how can you be sure you’re getting the most knowledgeable, qualified expert for your repair or installation job? One great way to find

Posted in Air Conditioning, Furnaces, Heating, IAQ – Indoor Air Quality, NATE, Service & Maintenance, Technicians, Ventilation | Tagged carbon monoxide poisoning, certified technician, expert professionals, humidity levels, hvac contractor, hvac contractors, hvac equipment, installation job, level technician, nate, poor air quality | Leave a comment

Keep On Top Of Your Maintenance, And Your HVAC Equipment Won’t Let You Down

By Shawn Mitchell | Published: July 12, 2011

As much as we might not like it, our cars won’t run forever without maintenance. Lawnmowers, tillers, tractors, motor homes, boats and bicycles all require maintenance. The more complicated and

Posted in Air Conditioning, Energy Evaluations, Furnaces, Heating, Preventive Maintenance, Service & Maintenance, Ventilation | Tagged air conditioners, air conditioning units, annual maintenance, dirty coils, energy consumption, evaporator coils, flue damper, furnace, heat stress | Leave a comment

Reasons To Consider Getting A Tankless Water Heater

By Shawn Mitchell | Published: July 7, 2011

By now you’ve probably heard of the term, “tankless water heater.” These water heaters go by other names such as, “on-demand” or “instantaneous water heaters.” Storage water heaters keep water

Posted in Air Conditioning, Energy Evaluations, Heating, Service & Maintenance, Tankless, Water Heaters | Tagged demand water heaters, energy loss, heat water, heating water, instantaneous water heaters, storage water heaters, tankless heaters, tankless water heater, tankless water heaters, water usage | Leave a comment

Insulation: Why It’s Best To Do It By the Numbers

By Shawn Mitchell | Published: July 5, 2011

Building contractors, inspectors, HVAC professionals and insulating companies are all on the same page when it comes to insulation values. A lot of science, technology and knowledge goes into determining

Posted in Air Conditioning, Energy Evaluations, Heating, Insulation, Ventilation | Tagged added insulation, best energy, energy saving, heat transfer, heating and cooling, hvac professionals, insulation levels, insulation values, maximum energy savings, northern virginia area, peak efficiency | Leave a comment

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