Energy Efficiency Archive
Air Conditioner Filter – Clean It for A Cooler Summer The last thing that you would want on a hot summer afternoon is malfunctioning of your air conditioner. As with any other machine, your air conditioner also needs regular maintenance. Luckily, there is nothing …
Interior Lighting – luminating the great indoors Indoor lighting is the use of natural or artificial lighting to light up the indoor area of any space. Natural interior lighting involves use of daylight through strategically placed windows, skylights, architectural design, etc to maximize the use …
Air purifier – Do They Work? An air purifier is the best product available to address many health concerns such as asthma, allergy symptoms, chemical sensitivity and air quality issues such as cigarette smoke and construction dust. There are so many air filtration …
Electrical Insulation – protecting you from electric wiring An insulator is a material or object that contains no movable electrical charges when used along with live electrical appliances. When a voltage is placed across an insulator, no charges flow, so no electrical current appears. …
WALL FRAMING WITH ADVANCED FRAMING TECHNIQUES Building experts have performed considerable research on ways to reduce the amount of lumber in wall framing our homes while maintaining structural integrity. The U.S. Forestry Products Association and other organizations have devised an “ optimum value …
Window insulation – don’t lose it at the windows The basic function of window insulation is to protect the walls from heat radiations as it provides a thermal barrier to the walls. Good window insulation helps to retain the heat in winter and keeps …
Air filters – the cleaner the better! Air filters – have you checked them lately. I am lucky the previous owners put in some lifetime air filters, and the upstairs filters gives a good “clack” from suction in the unit when it is …
Heating Equipment Heating your home means installing heaters that provide comfort and safety to the family and at the same time keep the energy bills low. The cost of operating heating equipment is more than half of the total utility bill. Only recently …
Electric Fireplace – The Realistic Fire Imagine sitting in front of the fireplace all cuddled up on a snowy night, enjoying the warmth of the fire without carrying logs, cleaning ashes and sweeping the chimney. This is possible and is a reality if …
Heating System A good heating system is required to keep the home warm and cozy during the cold winters. Different kinds of heating systems have long been in use. From traditional furnaces to central heating systems in modern homes, different devices are put …