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If You’ve Nursed Your Heating System Through Winter, Now’s An Ideal Time To Shop For A Replacement

By Chris Thorne | Published: May 8, 2012

Now that spring is here, it’s an opportune time to shop for a new heating system if yours limped through the winter. The best choice of furnace depends on the

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Ductless Mini Splits: A Neat And Tidy Way To Cool Older Homes

By Chris Thorne | Published: April 3, 2012

Older homes are often praised for their sturdy, built-to-last construction. However, these older homes were not always constructed with energy efficiency in mind, and certainly were not constructed to suit

Posted in Heat Pumps | Also tagged ductless mini splits, heat pump, heat pumps, heating and air conditioning, high efficiency, Triangle area of North Carolina | Leave a comment

Why The Energy Star Matters When You’re Investing In A New System

By Chris Thorne | Published: March 29, 2012

If you are thinking of buying a new furnace or air conditioner soon, the Energy Star label is certainly something to keep an eye out for. This label matters when

Posted in Energy Evaluations | Also tagged energy star, energy star certification, energy star certified appliances, Triangle area of North Carolina | Leave a comment

Your Ventilation System: Important Design Factors To Keep In Mind

By Chris Thorne | Published: February 28, 2012

Mechanical ventilation is becoming more important as homes are built tightly to keep the elements out and improve energy efficiency. The only problem with tightly sealed homes is that indoor

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Is It Time To Replace Your Furnace? Do The Math

By Chris Thorne | Published: September 20, 2011

If last winter’s high heating bills left you feeling uncomfortable, your aging furnace might be a big part of the problem.

Posted in Energy Evaluations, Furnaces, High-Efficiency, IAQ – Indoor Air Quality | Also tagged afue ratings, air conditioning, efficiency furnaces, fuel bills, fuel energy, fuel utilization, furnace, heating bills, new furnaces, North Carolina, Triangle area of North Carolina, usable heat | Leave a comment

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

Posted in Air Conditioning, Air Filters, Duct Sealing, Ductwork, Furnaces, IAQ – Indoor Air Quality, Planned Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance, Service & Maintenance, Ventilation | Also tagged air conditioning, air ducts, air filters, conditioned air, hvac system, leaks, leaky ducts, preventive maintenance, tuneups, unoccupied rooms, utility bills | Leave a comment

Insulation: The No. 1 Priority In Your Crawlspace To Avoid Energy Losses

By Chris Thorne | Published: August 16, 2011

Inefficient crawlspace insulation can not only reduce your home’s comfort and performance, but can contribute to moisture problems that compromise the health of your indoor environment. Inadequate insulation also puts water

Posted in Air Conditioning, Energy Evaluations, Furnaces, IAQ – Indoor Air Quality, Insulation, Mold, Technicians | Also tagged adequate insulation, crawlspace insulation, energy losses, humid air, hvac system, indoor air quality, indoor environment, insulation, moisture problems, moisture trouble, mold growth, proper insulation, triangle area | Leave a comment

When You’re Improving The Energy Efficiency Of Your Home, Look For Energy Star Products

By Chris Thorne | Published: May 31, 2011

Summer is right around the corner in the North Carolina Triangle. Are you prepared for home efficiency with the upcoming heat, humidity and rising energy bills? If not, you can

Posted in Air Conditioning, Air-Source, Central, Energy Evaluations, Furnaces, Geothermal, IAQ – Indoor Air Quality, Rebates, Room, Tax Credits, Ventilating | Also tagged climate control products, efficiency standards, energy bills, energy consumption, energy savings, energy star label, energy star products, government specifications, heat pumps, north carolina triangle, star energy, utility bills, ventilation fans | Leave a comment

Energy Efficiency Ideas For Triangle Homeowners

By Chris Thorne | Published: April 21, 2011

With energy costs on the rise, home energy savings is a hot topic with Triangle-area homeowners. Now that you’ve recognize the need for increased energy efficiency in the home, you

Posted in Air Conditioning, Energy Evaluations, IAQ – Indoor Air Quality, Planned Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance, Programmable, Rebates, Service & Maintenance, Solar, Tax Credits, Thermostats | Also tagged cool air, ductwork, energy costs, energy star, home energy savings, hvac system, insulation, lighting energy, relative energy | Leave a comment

Energy Savings Tips to Get You Through Heating (Bill) Season

By Chris Thorne | Published: February 2, 2011

The tougher winter here in the Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill area probably has more than a few of us hoping we won’t see especially high utility bills as the

Posted in Energy Evaluations, Furnaces, Thermostats | Also tagged energy improvements, energy star appliances, high efficiency furnace, lower utility bills | Leave a comment

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