Planning For Geothermal: 3 Factors That Will Determine The Type Of Installation

Planning For Geothermal: 3 Factors That Will Determine The Type Of InstallationUsing geothermal energy for heating and cooling can yield significant savings for homeowners. Geothermal systems cost less to maintain than the typical HVAC system and are more efficient, reducing energy costs. Geothermal heat pumps can be used effectively most anywhere in north central Ohio. However, good planning for geothermal means choosing the system design most practical and efficient for your home. Read More »

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Use Efficiency Ratings When Selecting New HVAC Equipment To Boost Savings

As you search for the right climate control system for your home, you’ll be faced with a number of industry-standard efficiency ratings. But what do they all mean? You want to find a product with high efficiency to help lower your energy costs. You should always consult with an HVAC professional to find the best fit for you, but here is a breakdown on what all those letters and numbers really mean. Read More »

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Duct Cleaning: In These 4 Scenarios, Consider Including It On Your Spring Cleaning List

Duct Cleaning: In These 4 Scenarios, Consider Including It On Your Spring Cleaning ListDuctwork is your home’s heating and cooling circulatory system, and duct cleaning can help maintain it. Accumulations of household dust can eventually impact system performance. Research by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers shows that dirt and dust in the ducts, which migrates into heating and cooling components, cuts efficiency by up to 40 percent. Dirty ductwork may also serve as a breeding ground for mold, mildew and other allergens that can affect sensitive individuals. Read More »

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Indoor Air Quality: 7 Ways To Improve Yours And Manage Spring Allergies

Unfortunately there isn’t much you can do to prevent spring allergies, but improving your indoor air quality can help you manage them. Minimize indoor allergens with these seven steps: Read More »

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Buy A Programmable Thermostat That’s Compatible With Your Lifestyle

Buy A Programmable Thermostat That's Compatible With Your LifestyleStudies have shown that programmable thermostats save homeowners as much as 15 percent on heating and cooling costs. With a wide array of available options, simple intuitive programming and “smart” interactive features, it’s easy to buy a programmable thermostat to fit your lifestyle. Read More »

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7 Ways To Increase Home Energy Efficiency

Every season presents energy-saving opportunities in northwest Ohio, and with summer on the way, you can increase home energy efficiency in a number of ways. Consider these seven tips to trim your energy bills this summer, and throughout the year ahead: Read More »

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How Many Tankless Water Heaters Will You Need? That Depends On Your Answers To These 3 Questions

How Many Tankless Water Heaters Will You Need? That Depends On Your Answers To These 3 QuestionsTankless water heaters are a great way to lower your utility bills and save energy. Instead of drawing hot water into a tank, which must be constantly heated and reheated, tankless heaters use either gas or electricity to heat water on demand, saving you money. As an additional bonus, a tankless water heater ensures that you won’t run out of hot water in the middle of a shower. While many homes only require one tankless heater to meet all hot water needs, you might need more than one, depending on your answers to the following questions: Read More »

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A Heat Recovery Ventilator Will Ensure Comfort — If You Follow These 5 Operational Tips

Most people want their home to be as well-insulated and airtight as possible, since this saves them on their energy bill. However, the downside to this is that all buildings need a source of fresh air. Instead of opening a window, consider installing a heat recovery ventilator. This component adjusts the temperature of the incoming air to the same temperature as the air inside the home. Follow these five important tips to follow when using a heat recovery ventilator:

Year-Round Speeds

Most of the year, you should operate the unit at a low speed. Doing this will give you the greatest energy savings while still keeping your home comfortable for you and your family.

Removing Indoor Pollutants

Run your heat recovery ventilator at a higher speed under some conditions. For example, when your home has more pollutants inside, such as when you have been painting or using chemicals, you might want to run the unit faster for a short time to clear the air.

Using The Circulation Setting

You do not always have to set the unit to draw air from the outside into your home. You can use the air circulation setting to make the unit simply move the air around in the home.

Intermittent Operation

You may want to have your unit run intermittently. This can be useful if your home is less airtight than some or if you want to go away for a vacation. This operation will save you money while still keeping the air in your home relatively fresh.

Proper Maintenance

It is very important to properly maintain your heat recovery ventilator. Most units will have a warning light that lets you know when there is a problem or when the filter needs replacing.

A heat recovery ventilator can help keep the air inside your home comfortable for you and your family year round. If you have any questions about how this system works, please contact us at Quality Mechanical Services. At any of our locations, our team of courteous and experienced professionals will be happy to help you.

Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems).  For more information about heat recovery ventilators and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.

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5 Ductwork Design Tips To Optimize Your Home-Comfort Plan

5 Ductwork Design Tips To Optimize Your Home-Comfort PlanWhen you invest in a home heating or cooling system, the biggest expenditure is usually for the main furnace, air conditioner or heat pump unit. However, without an efficient system of ductwork to direct that air throughout your home, the main HVAC unit would be practically useless. Here are five ductwork design tips that will help you and your HVAC contractor install the best and most efficient duct network: Read More »

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3 Duct-Sealing Tips That Will Save You Money Through Several Seasons

Homes featuring forced-air heating and cooling systems use ducts to dispense conditioned air throughout the house. However, the average home can lose approximately 20 percent of air moving through the ductwork to leaks and badly connected ducts. This will lead to increased energy use, steeper utility bills and trouble keeping your home comfortable. Read More »

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