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I recently had to have my HVAC replaced because the old one was 10 years old, causing high energy bills and kept breaking down.
Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) systems have become increasingly important in North America much due to the current drive to make buildings ‘green’, conserve energy, and enhance indoor air quality.
As the cost of energy continues to escalate, heated debate swirls over the idea of drilling versa ideas like that of inflating auto tires. However, our national energy conversation has ignored the key issue of "conservation technologies." These are technologies, which extend our capacity to conserve energy. SolarAttic's unique conservation … (0 comments)
Furnace and Heat Pump Maintenance & Inspection
My HVAC (Heating, Ventalating, Air Conditioning) technician tells me that it is best to change the filter in the heating and air conditioning system on a monthly basis.
The problem with rental units is that it is hard to get it done by the tenants, especially when renting out single family dwellings. … (6 comments)
Summer has arrived. Here are some Summertime Mold Tips to help prevent mold in the summer months:
I'd appreciate any help anyone can provide to ID the age of this furnace.It is a Carrier-Model- 40AD018330DFSerial- Y1A24916Thank you so much in advance to anyone who can assist me. Thanks!!! Sorry this is a dull boring post, with no pictures. I'm just trying to determine the answer. 
Today was the last day for the heating and cooling department at Clark Public Utilities. We have come to depend on their service and I, like many of you, requested Todd Hanson, their technician, to work on our heat pump, furnace or air conditioner.
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There has been a lot written lately about the importance of ‘greening' your home--but it is mostly geared toward remodeling. But buying a new home is a wonderful opportunity to work towards protecting the environment, too. There are some simple things that you can ask about a house that you are … (0 comments)
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Although my area of Central VA is still cold and rainy (witness last Sunday's NASCAR race from Martinsville, VA), I'll be preparing my property list this week for our HVAC service co to arrange for their "spring maintenance" AC system check/filter change.
Most major construction flaws go unnoticed for 3 to 5 years. In this time period these flaws could cost thousands of dollars to repair. And guess what? The builder is no longer responsible. At Jacob Mermin Inspections we have been doing a lot of inspections just prior to the one year … (3 comments)
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All Winter we've been using our furnace air ducts to bring warm air from the furnace into our homes but now it's getting warmer so we're using our furnaces less. But don't forget that if you have an air-conditioning system, you'll be using your furnace air ducts all over again to cool things down! 
The home inspection this morning in Pensacola, Fl reminds me why the Humane Society likes older houses. The ducts in the attic are so open and damaged it is keeping the bugs and critters warm all winter and will likely cool them off this summer. Some of the holes in the … (2 comments)
Today, I would like to focus on a group that is fast becoming a strong partner for our Columbia, SC Epcon Community, Carrier-Bryant. For info on our community, see our website: (http://www.condoscolumbiasc.com?id=active ),
Many owners of older homes without forced-air HVAC systems, would like to add central air conditioning and/or heating ducts, but are daunted by the cost and difficulty of the installation process. Installation of ductwork may require removing large sections of walls, floors or ceilings, or adding unsightly box chases. However, high … (2 comments)
Hi all! Some time back, someone wrote about a Honey Do list. I must share about my most recent event that came up yesterday. The HVAC register in the kitchen hasn't been blowing out air for some time; no big deal, I would just crank up the heat and go stand … (8 comments)
Have you ever gone to a business and literally been frozen? This often happens at restaurants and coffee shops where the temperature control is pre-set or the employees set it for their level of comfort. Of course the employees are moving around a lot and stay toasty even in the blizzard … (1 comments)
Today, one of my first time homebuyers was doing a home inspection on a foreclosed home he was purchasing. The home seemed like a great deal and, as is the case with most of these homes, was priced well below market value. I had the electricity turned on so that … (9 comments)
Maintenance can save you a lot of money in the long run, we discuss what items in your home to review as the weather changes.
Are you familiar with the impact that Congress' energy acts will have on you and your clients?
Almost 5 years ago my family moved from a 1200 sq.ft. Rancher into a 2800 sq.ft. Cape Cod. The cape cod at the time was about 12 years old and had one peculiar feature which we knew nothing about. It had 'Geothermal' heating and cooling!
Written by:Darleen McCullen, REALTOR®, BrokerKeller Williams RealtyPhone: 919.454.8864Email: darleen@darleenmc.com
Had they gone with the trend of last year's (two years ago) white hot RE market they would have skipped the inspection and boy would they have been in for a surprise!
Determining Air Conditioning Age & CapacityAs a rule-of-thumb, capacity information is encoded by air conditioningmanufactures in the model number and date of manufacture info in the serial number.There are 12,000 Btus per ton of cooling, and air conditioners are sized by every½ ton. Manufacturers often encode the approximate rating in Btus … (3 comments)
Where I am from, thermostats seem to be a normal part of the landscape of the home. Usually located in the hallway or other interior space, they are pretty much ignored unless you live in a house full of college students all used to living under different temperatures. In that case, … (0 comments)
Question: I know you inspect the heater, but do you also inspect thermostats?
While on an inspection last week I found an improperly connected furance vent in the attic. This reminded me that safety issues in a home are not always obvious. On another recent inspection, a stair handrail was stapled on and pulling loose. There are many different things that can be safety issues … (0 comments)
HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) is a big part of any commercial property, typically a large part of the constant maintenance and upkeep that needs to be done. Why do maintenance on your HVAC system? The simple reason is that maintenance helps you avoid those cataclysmic failures that machines or … (1 comments)
So..you are finally ready to sell your house. But is your house ready for the show? Today's market is much more competitive for the seller than in the last five years. There is much more inventory on the market...so you have competition. How do you come out on top? Do you … (0 comments)