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Archive for the ‘HVAC Products’ Category
January 25th, 2010 by Melissa Doyle
With winter only half way over, wouldn’t it be horrible if your water heater or boiler went out? If your boiler is getting on in years, you may want to start researching buying a new one. Here are a few things to look for before you buy.
Boilers rated over 90% efficient are called condensing boilers and are designed to extract heat from the combustion of gasses that’s normally lost in regular boilers. This only saves energy under the right conditions. Condensing boilers are designed to work with water 135 degrees Fahrenheit and below. If the water temperature is higher than 135 degrees, your high efficiency boiler is really only about 80% efficient. To control this, make sure to look for a boiler with a control system so you can adjust the water temperature according to indoor and outdoor temperatures. These are called weather responsive controls or outdoor reset controls. Some boilers are automatically sold with these controls while others have them as an optional feature. Beware of the boilers that don’t offer some sort of temperature control, you may be losing efficiency! This feature can not only save 15-20% on your heating bills, but also help provide a constant, steady flow of heat through your house.
Another thing to look at is the material the heat exchanger is made out of. Stainless steel is better at heat transfer and is longer lasting than aluminum. Some companies are not even making aluminum heat exchangers anymore.
Paying attention to these two small details when boiler shopping will increase your boiler’s efficiency and life span as well as save you some money.
Posted in AC Doctor News, Energy Efficiency, HVAC Products, Saving Money
September 22nd, 2009 by AJ Nahmad
We love seeing articles like this one on azcentral.com. It let’s us know that the power of energy-efficient HVAC is finally becoming a well deserved headline.
Arizona’s summer is long and hot, no doubt about it, so the importance of having a green home that can keep you cool at a price that’s affordable is all the more important. We love that the author of this article is letting the citizens of Scottsdale know that newer, more efficienct A/C units can save homeowners significant moola. Readers are encouraged to contact a contractor about getting a right-size system and programmable thermostat. It’s almost too easy!
So we praise you azcentral.com and we’ll be keeping an eye out for other articles like this from around the country to praise as well. It’s catching on…
Posted in Energy Efficiency, HVAC Installation Tips, HVAC Products, Insulation, Saving Money, Water Heating, Weatherizing Your Home
June 3rd, 2009 by Eric Benishek
The stimulus incentives that I’ve spoke about in past blogs sure sound great…but they can be complicated if you try to figure them out on your own. If you are in the market for a new Central Air Conditioning system, make sure and ask your contractor whether or not your purchase qualifies for the federal tax credit. For example the minimum standard energy efficiency rating for an A/C system today is 13 SEER (seasonal energy efficiency rating). These systems do not qualify for stimulus tax credits. The result is that although the systems price may be lower, in the end you may have received a better deal after factoring in all the financial incentives, paying for a higher priced, high efficiency system.
Your A/C contractor should be able to help you review your options. The financial incentives have never been this good, so don’t miss out! To learn more and review a real life example go to the following linked article.
Posted in Energy Efficiency, HVAC Products, Saving Money
April 20th, 2009 by Eric Benishek
In honor of Earth Day check out some low and no cost ideas to save on your utility bills today while you reduce your homes impact on the environment @ http://green.yahoo.com/earthday/
Once you’ve exhausted this list, if your A/C unit is older than 3 years you could save $100’s of dollars on your utility bills by installing a high efficiency A/C system. With all the great federal and utility incentives there has never been a better time to upgrade your system (and keep in mind the federal incentive of up to $1,500 is only available through 2010). Check out www.ACDoctor.com for more information.
Posted in Energy Efficiency, HVAC Products, Saving Money, Weatherizing Your Home
April 10th, 2009 by Eric Benishek
The First Annual Gateway to Green Fair was held at Miami’s “Jungle Island”, hosted by Mayor Manny Diaz, and keynote speaker and U.S. Green Building Council President and CEO Rick Fedrizzi. The fair included thought provoking expert panel discussions on sustainability and displays of many “green” products and ideas from Miami, national, and international companies as well.
Products providing home energy savings at the fair included : home automation systems, solar panels, LED lighting, and high efficiency Mitsubishi ductless and Rheem central heating and air conditioning systems. Checkout www.acdoctor.com to find out more about how you can reduce your impact on the environment and save on your utility bill through high efficiency heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
Posted in AC Doctor News, Energy Efficiency, HVAC Products
April 1st, 2009 by AJ Nahmad
It’s just about time to put away sweaters and tidy up your home for Spring. This is a great time to get a deal on a new high-efficiency air conditioner that can help you dramatically reduce your spring and summer utility bills. Many of the leading brands offer great Spring deals, and some of the best contractors have their own specials too. And don’t forget Uncle Sam wants you to upgrade to a new A/C system too — he’s offering you $1,500 to do it!
So keep your eye out for specials, they’re out there…and rebates are in here! and contractors with Spring specials are in here!
Posted in Energy Efficiency, HVAC Products, Saving Money
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