Adding trees to your yard can help reduce energy bills, providing shade in the summer and windbreaks in the winter. It’s important to choose the right tree for the right place: Shade trees placed to the south and west of your home will cast cooling shadows (more…)
Archive for the ‘Cooling’ Category
Green Tip #6
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010Green Tip #2
Monday, August 23rd, 2010Use a programmable thermostat to keep your home cooler during the day while you’re away and warm it up just before you come home.
For other helpful tips, check out this Go Green web site. (more…)
Green Tip #1
Saturday, August 21st, 2010If your ceiling fan is the kind that can be operated counterclockwise to force heated air downward in winter, then summer is the time to make an adjustment. Running a ceiling fan clockwise circulates air to help you feel cooler without turning on the A/C.
For other helpful tips, check out this Go Green web site. (more…)
Carrier Chiller
Friday, August 13th, 2010The chiller costs less to purchase and install than other chillers in its class, and operates quietly and efficiently. (more…)
Lennox’s Things to Consider #8
Sunday, June 27th, 2010Your score on the ENERGY STAR Home Energy Yardstick is below five.
That means you’re using more energy at home than most Americans and probably paying more than you need to on energy bills. Get personalized recomendations to improve your home and/or heating and cooling system. Find the Home Energy Yardstick at www.energystar.gov. Click on Home Energy Analysis.
Lennox’s Things to Consider #1
Monday, June 14th, 2010Some of your rooms are too hot or cold.
Duct problems, inadequate air sealing or insulation could be the cause. No matter how efficient your heating and cooling system is, if your home is not properly sealed and insulated against air leakage, you will not be as comfortable and your system will have to work harder.
SEER
Wednesday, June 9th, 2010The Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio is an energy efficiency rating for air conditioners. The higher the SEER, the better the energy performance, the more you save. The DOE’s established minimum SEER rating for cooling is 13.00.
Refrigerant
Monday, June 7th, 2010CFM
Wednesday, May 12th, 2010Stands for Cubic Feet per Minute. This measurement indicates how many cubic feet of air pass by a stationary point in one minute. The higher the number, the more air is being moved through the ductwork by the system.
Heat Pump
Tuesday, May 4th, 2010Ideal for warmer climates, a heat pump is an all-in-one cooling and heating system. During summer months, it works like an air conditioner. It extracts heat from inside your home and transfers it to the outdoor air. When the weather’s cooler, it does the exact opposite, taking heat from outside and moving it inside.
