Humidifiers and HVAC: What You Need to Know

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Too cold at home? Turn the temperature up! While it’s easy to think of heating and cooling as a simple matter of measurements on the thermostat, the truth is that your home’s humidity (or lack thereof!) plays a huge role in how comfortable you wind up feeling.

It may sound a bit gross, but our body’s main cooling mechanisms use sweat—that is, the process of perspiration evaporating off our skin. Each water droplet takes away a tiny amount of heat when it dries. If there happens to be a good breeze going, it speeds up the process so you can cool off even faster. Read more

How Your Home’s Foundation Affects Heating and Cooling Costs

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When most of us talk energy efficiency, we’re thinking about the things inside the home: the washer and dryer that could stand to use a little less energy, or the heating unit that’s been hanging around since the 90s. And these projects certainly make a difference—for instance, a higher rated HVAC system can save homeowners over $115 a year on their annual heating and cooling costs.

But the truth is that your home’s structure plays a big part in your energy use, as well. Read more

How Do Air Conditioners Work?

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Air conditioners are home appliances used to cool or condition the air inside of your home. They work the same way a refrigerator works to preserve your perishable food items. The difference between the two is that instead of cooling an insulated box, an air conditioner cools the air contained within the walls of your home or business.

An air conditioning system utilizes a chemical called refrigerant to cool your home. The air conditioning components work in unison by converting the refrigerant from a liquid to a gas to a liquid again through the process of evaporation.

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HOME ZONING: THE CURE FOR THE COMMON (AND UNCOMFORTABLE) HOME

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What if an electrician came to your home and rewired your house so that all of the lights were turned off and on at the same time using a single switch? Most homeowners would show that electrician the door. However we still use that same impractical and inefficient concept for cooling and heating our homes. A single thermostat controls the temperature for the entire house, leaving some rooms cold, some rooms hot and some rooms in a constant state of flux. Read more

9 Simple Ways to Keep Cool During Hot Weather

Cooling During Summer Heat

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Hot weather is not only uncomfortable, it’s bad for your health.

Fortunately, you can maximize comfort and save on cooling costs during even the hottest weather by developing wise habits. Start with these nine tips to keep cool: Read more