Mythbusters: Old Homes Can’t Be Made Energy Efficient

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Article Found on Mitsubishi Blog

Myth: Old Homes Can’t Be Made Energy Efficient

The Truth:

Old homes are often known for their charm, character or historical influence. One thing they aren’t known for? Being energy efficient. That’s because we didn’t have the same knowledge of building science. We didn’t understand how tight building envelopes positively impact energy efficiency and utility savings as we do today. And frankly, we didn’t have the same level of interest in energy efficiency, either. In recent decades, energy costs have increased significantly due to greater stress on the grid, the global population boom and growing concern for environment. Read more

Pets and Heating and Air Conditioning

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Article found on Maytag

Have you checked your floor vents recently?

Are you beginning to feel a chill in the air? We’re diving deeper and deeper into fall, and the weather is only going to get colder. Are you ready for chillier weather?

While we’re preparing for winter weather, it’s important to keep our pets in mind. Anyone who has a pet knows how much of a mess they can make. Messes can lead to poor indoor air quality and fuzzy furnace filters. If you have pets, here are some things to keep in mind when it comes to your heating and air conditioning equipment. Read more

The High Cost of Poor Workplace Temperature Control

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Article Found on Aristair

According to IFMA research, an uncomfortable workplace temperature is the number one complaint of office workers about their workplace environment. Actually, it’s both number one and number two (people complain most about being too hot AND about being too cold). Read more

What Size Furnace Does My Home Need?

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Article Found on Modernize

Autumn is fully underway and most homes have had the heat turned on at least once. Checklists are being printed out and homeowners are starting to winterize their homes  as the weather cools. If you haven’t already, now is a good time to make sure your furnace is working—you don’t want to get caught out in the cold! Read more