Posts Tagged ‘heating’

Lennox’s Things to Consider #8

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012

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

Monday, December 26th, 2011

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 #2

Friday, December 23rd, 2011

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

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011

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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Garage Heaters

Monday, November 28th, 2011

Garage heaters are an excellent product for combating cold garages and workshops during the winter months. Heating capacities provide warmth for a 1 car garage up to a 4+ car garage application. Separated combustion models provide heating for hard-to-heat applications. Available in natural or propane gas, units should be installed by a Lennox dealer/installer.

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BTU

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

A British thermal unit is a unit of heat energy. One Btu is the amount of heat required to raise one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. The higher the Btu rating, the greater the heating capacity of the system.

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AFUE

Saturday, November 12th, 2011

Annualized 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%.

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Humidity and Comfort

Friday, October 28th, 2011

Proper humidity eliminates the irritations and annoyances of excessively dry air. Aprilaire whole-home humidifiers provide (more…)

Energy Tax Credit

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

In February 2009, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act expands tax credits to homeowners for energy-efficient appliances and improvements. As a four-time winner of the ENERGY STAR® Manufacturing Partner of the Year award—and the first and only winner in the heating and (more…)

Green Comfort with Humidifiers

Saturday, October 22nd, 2011

Whether you’re updating your home to be more healthy, energy-efficient and sustainable or you’re building a new green-certified home, Aprilaire offers a (more…)