Posts Tagged ‘Cooling’

Green Tip #6

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

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…)

Zoned Comfort Control

Saturday, August 28th, 2010

Aprilaire Zoned Comfort Control is a system of more than one thermostat, electrically connected to a control panel which operates a number of dampers in your forced air heating/cooling system. Conditioned air is then distributed to various parts of your home as needed. (more…)

Carrier Chiller

Friday, August 13th, 2010

The 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, 2010

Your 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.

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Lennox’s Things to Consider #4

Saturday, June 19th, 2010

Your equipment needs frequent repairs and your energy bills are going up.

In addition to the rise in energy costs, the age and condition of your heating and cooling equipment may have caused it to become less efficient.

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Lennox’s Things to Consider #3

Friday, June 18th, 2010

Your cooling system is noisy.

Your duct system could be improperly sized or there may be a problem with the indoor coil of your cooling equipment.

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Lennox’s Things to Consider #2

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

Your home has humidity problems and/or excessive dust.

Poorly operating or improperly sized equipment could be to blame.  Leaky ductwork can also cause these problems, so having it sealed may be a solution.  Monthly maintenance of your heating and cooling equipment’s filters may also help.

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Lennox’s Things to Consider #1

Monday, June 14th, 2010

Some 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.

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Refrigerant

Monday, June 7th, 2010

A chemical that produces a cooling effect while expanding or vaporizing. Most residential air conditioning units contain the standard R-22 refrigerant, or Freon.

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Compressor

Friday, May 14th, 2010

The part of the outdoor air conditioner or heat pump that compresses and pumps refrigerant to meet household cooling requirements.

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