Space heating is the largest energy expense in most homes, accounting for two-thirds of annual energy bills in cold climates. Why Buy An Energy Efficient Furnace/Boiler? Heating is the largest energy expense in most homes, accounting for almost two-thirds of annual energy bills in colder areas of the country. Heating systems in the United States […]
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could somehow have even heat spread out across your home, instead of heat coming out of a vent? There is a way to accomplish this goal, and it is called radiant floor heating. You may have heard of this type of heating but known little about how it works […]
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At EnergySavvy.com you can take a free, short survey to help identify ways to save money in your home. The questions inquire about the types and frequency of energy used, kinds of appliance in your home, and the type of unit you live in – all things that you know! There are only 5 short pages […]
Set your thermostat as low as is comfortable. Keep the temperature fairly constant, as frequent changes will utilize more energy by causing unnecessary cycling on and off. Setting back the temperature at night, however, is recommended. Clean or replace furnace filters once a month or as needed. Oil-fired boilers should be professionally cleaned and tuned […]
Air Duct Cleaning, Duct Sealing, Energy Efficiency, Furnaces, Temperature, Thermostat
AeroSeal is the fastest growing method to improve the duct system in your home. Recently highlighted on the Today Show and This Old House, it’s fast becoming a ‘standard’ improvement on any home performance project. Visit www.BarronHeating.com/AeroSeal to watch an educational video on its use and function
AeroSeal, Duct Repair, Duct Sealing, Dust, Energy Efficiency, Smells
No matter what type of furnace you have, it’s important to remember to change or clean the filter on a regular basis. This is a relatively straightforward process and doesn’t require any professional help. However, if you’re not sure how to go about doing it, you can always have your heating technician demonstrate the process […]
Energy Efficiency, Furnace, Furnace Cleaning, Furnace Replacement, Indoor Air Quality
The Chinese have a term ‘CHI’ that is defined as: The light, refreshing, uplifting feng shui energy that is beneficial to your health and well-being. We’d like you to consider your ‘CHEE” They tell us that Good Chi, takes many forms, such as: The energy you experience walking by the beach (high amount of negative ions are […]
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While it might not technically be a necessity, there are a lot of reasons why you might want to look into having a zone heating system installed in your home. Whether you’ve been using the same home heating system for a long time or are looking to have a new one installed, there’s never a […]
A forced air furnace or boiler’s efficiency is measured by annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE). The Federal Trade Commission requires new furnaces or boilers to display their AFUE so consumers can compare heating efficiencies of various models. AFUE is a measure of how efficient the appliance is in the energy in its fuel over the […]
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