Experts now recognize the critical importance of improving indoor air quality without using excessive amounts of energy. The EPA, the National Association of Home Builders and many local building codes recommend adequate ventilation in homes. That means bringing the outside air in. But how do you do that without sacrificing your home’s energy efficiency? More and more builders, heating contractors, as well as health-conscious homeowners are discovering the perfect solution: the Aprilaire Energy Recovery Ventilator.
Posts Tagged ‘efficiency’
Air Quality Improvement
Monday, January 2nd, 2012Lennox’s Things to Consider #6
Friday, December 30th, 2011Your furnace or boiler is more than 15 years old.
Consider replacing it with ENERGY STAR qualified eqiupment. ENERGY STAR has set high efficiency guidelines for both types of heating systems.
Aprilaire Active Air Cleaners
Saturday, December 24th, 2011SEER
Friday, December 16th, 2011The 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.
Cleaner Performance Over Time
Thursday, December 15th, 2011Installed whole-home air cleaners will always perform better than portable units. However, most whole-home air cleaners lose efficiency as they collect contaminants, starting the first day they are installed. Air cleaners vary in their maintenance frequency, some as often as once a month. Some require washing or vacuuming.
MERV Rating
Friday, December 9th, 2011AFUE
Saturday, November 12th, 2011Annualized Fuel Utilization Efficiency is a measure of your furnace’s heating efficiency. The higher the AFUE percentage, the more efficient the furnace. The minimum percentage established by the DOE for furnaces is 78%.
Garage Heaters
Tuesday, October 4th, 2011Carrier Chiller
Sunday, October 2nd, 2011The chiller costs less to purchase and install than other chillers in its class, and operates quietly and efficiently. (more…)
