Category Archives: Duct Sealing

Air Sealing: Solutions To Problem Areas That Leak

By Chris Thorne | Published: October 4, 2011

Air leaks throughout your home can have a detrimental effect on your overall energy efficiency. If conditioned air is leaking outside and outside air is seeping in, your air system

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If Your Ductwork Isn’t Sealed Tight, You’re Losing More Than Air

By Chris Thorne | Published: September 29, 2011

If you are one of the many homeowners in North Carolina with a forced air heating and cooling system, your home could be losing efficiency through leaky ductwork. When ductwork

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Six Sure-Fire Ways To Improve The Efficiency Of Your HVAC System

By Chris Thorne | Published: September 1, 2011

Summer is winding down throughout the Triangle, but you’ll probably still be using the A/C element of your HVAC system for a few more weeks.  To make sure you are

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Attic-Sealing Strategies Give Triangle-Area Homeowners In North Carolina A Solid Plan For Efficiency

By Chris Thorne | Published: July 19, 2011

Attic sealing is one of the smartest steps Triangle-area homeowners can take to increase home performance. The typical attic has so many small leaks that, when taken together, they can

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Four Criteria To Use When Buying An Air Purification System

By Chris Thorne | Published: June 21, 2011

You may already be familiar with all the types of pollution that can be found in the air we breathe inside our homes. Dust, spores, pollen, fumes, and even bacteria

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Did You Know You Can Use MERV Ratings To Select An Air Filter?

By Chris Thorne | Published: June 16, 2011

An air filter reduces the potential for health problems by removing contaminants in the air. You can determine the best air filter for your situation by using the MERV rating

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Get More Air Flowing With Ductless Mini-Splits

By Chris Thorne | Published: May 5, 2011

If you are looking to add air conditioning to your home, or even to just part of your home, ductless mini-splits are a good option to consider. Ductless mini splits

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Duct Sealing Is A Proven Energy Saver

By Chris Thorne | Published: March 8, 2011

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, leaking ductwork affects three out of four U.S. homes, wasting the equivalent of the energy burned by 13 million cars a year. A typical family

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