Easy DIY HVAC Supplies

How to Properly Care for HVAC Duct Work

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If you have HVAC duct work in your home it is very important to maintain it properly. If you don't, you may find yourself with high heating bills and polluted air. The first part of proper duct maintenance is having your HVAC equipment inspected yearly to ensure it is in good working order. You should also have your duct work cleaned by a professional once a year or so. The reason you should hire a pro instead of doing the job yourself is because professionals have equipment and techniques not available to the general public. Some companies even apply anti-fungal and anti-bacterial treatments to the inside of your ducts to keep the air sanitary. Tags: Hvac Filter Media

How to Get Home Heating Oil Price Savings

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:42:20 -0500

When leaks and cracks are found, seal them with caulk, weatherstripping or expansion foam. Expansion foam can also be used to seal up areas under cabinets where there may be small holes. This product is not only used to seal holes and cracks but also to prevent the entry of rodents and pests into the home. Next, make note of all the fans in your home. Exhaust fans in bathrooms and above cooking ranges basically suck all the hot air out when in use, so use them only when necessary. Yet another simple strategy is to not heat rooms that are not in use. If you have spare rooms that aren't lived in, shut the vents and close the door. Tags: Home Heating Radiator

What is the Honeywell HVAC Service Assistant?

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Those not in the know might think the Honeywell HVAC Service Assistant is a human being, but in fact it is a sophisticated piece of equipment that serves a variety of important functions. It provides detailed diagnostics for HVAC technicians in the field. In 2003 the Assistant won the AHR Expo Innovation Award which is given to technology that serves to increase productivity in the field. The patented technology used by this piece of machinery accurately estimates the efficiency of air conditioning units. It also identifies opportunities for energy conservation and details the benefits of such conservation. Tags: Hvac Duct Work

Tips for DIY Heating Home

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Convection heaters use red-hot coils to produce heat and fans to distribute it. The majority of modern convection heaters have temperature settings. One of the drawbacks of the convection heater is that the heater could get knocked over and the coils could come into contact with flammable items. A safer choice is the ceramic heater. Ceramic heaters use a ceramic disk which is contained inside the heater which reduces the risk of fire if the heater is knocked over. Even though ceramic heaters don't heat up as quickly as convection heaters, they are substantially safer for homes with children and/or pets. Tags: Diy Heating Home