Month: October 2017

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Gelinas HVAC : All About Heat Pumps

What are Heat Pumps and what do they do exactly?

Heat Pumps are a central system that moves heat rather than generating heat. The systems do not require fuel consumption and provide the same space heating and conditioning at 1/4 of the cost of the traditional heating and cooling appliances. Heat Pumps provide a central system that is very energy efficient as well as being less invasive to install than the traditional heating and cooling systems. Since heat pumps are an all in one assembly, they are a great alternative to traditional heating and cooling systems. Heat Pumps use a compressor to absorb heat energy in the air as well as circulate it within the indoors and outdoors. For instance, heat in the cold months and cool air in the warmer months.

Heat pumps are less invasive and any circulating unit can be placed on any flat ceiling, wall, or floor surface. Just one outdoor unit can provide for multiple indoor units that include individual temperature controls. Indoor units have a self modulating setting to maintain an interior temperature without being there. The compressors and motors are located in the outside unit to provide a quiet indoor environment. The annual savings from using a heat pump can be 30% over the current consumption and costs of propane* as well as 20% over the current consumption and costs of natural gas*.

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*Cost savings are approximate, and based on current market conditions.

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Gelinas HVAC : How’s your indoor air quality?

The air pollution has been a big topic recently, and but you don’t hear many people talking about the air quality in your home. There have been recent studies that state air quality inside our homes can be more polluted than the air outside. This can cause health issues for you and your family. It is said that we spend 90% of our time inside. Don’t fear, indoor air pollution is something you work to improve!

The most common cause of indoor air pollution are the gases and particles floating around in the air. These particles can come from a number of different places, such as poorly ventilated heating systems, toxic building materials, personal care products, household cleaning solutions, pet dander and even mold. Here are some basic tips for taking control of your indoor air quality.

• Eliminate the individual sources of pollution;
• Improve building ventilation; and
• Install effective air filtration and air cleaning devices.

 

Another good way to eliminate the sources of pollution in your home is keep areas clean and free of debris. Making sure to vacuum regularly can make a large improvement in controlling pet hair and other harmful things in the air. Make sure not to let damp or water to sit, this will encourage mold and mildew to grow. Mold disperse spores into the air that can affect our breathing.

Not having the proper ventilating greatly increases pollutant levels, this is due to the lack of fresh air, the fresh air dilutes the emissions. Be sure to check that any piece of equipment that has an air intake also has the proper sources of fresh air to pull from, and has a proper exhaust.

Making sure your HVAC systems are properly maintained which ensures that the ventilation is working and is filtering properly. Don’t wait any longer and have your HVAC system checked out, as well as your attic and other ventilation points in your home.