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How often should I change my air filter |
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How often should I have my furnace/ac checked |
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Does a hi-efficiency furnace save me money |
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How efficient is my air filter |
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How long does your typical furnace and air conditioner last |
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Are 90% furnaces more problematic than 80% |
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Does a humidifier cut energy costs |
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What is the advantage of a setback programmable thermostat |
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How do I control hot and cold rooms |
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What is the right size unit for my house |
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How often should I change my air filter
Answer: the throw away filters should be changed once a month-the high efficiency media air cleaners about once a year.
How often should I have my furnace/ac checked
Answer: At least once every other year for a new system and yearly if you have a system over 5 years old
Does a high-efficiency furnace save me money
Answer: Yes-how much depends on the efficiency-the running time, and the house-some other factors as well
How efficient is my air filter
Answer: Depends on which one you have but the throw-away fiberglass type is only about 10-15%-hi-efficient is about 90%
How long does your typical furnace and air conditioner last
Answer: Usually a furnace last about 20 years-if you have a well-built old one with a cast iron heat exchanger-these may last a lot longer but there efficiency is terrible. Air conditioner lasts anywhere between 15 and 20 years depending on how its maintained
Are 90% furnaces more problematic than 80%
Answer: All units have their breakdowns, the 90% has more things that can break down if it is not properly maintained, but for the most part they are very reliable and quieter.
Does a humidifier cut energy costs
Answer: Yes usually by as much as 20% because it adds moisture to the air which makes you feel warmer at a cooler temperature
What is the advantage of a setback programmable thermostat
Answer: Saves 15% in fuel efficiency by being able to control the temperature at anytime of the day - great for people who are out of town a lot.
How do I control hot and cold rooms
Answer: This is done by a variety of ways; booster fans, proper duct sizing, dampers, and zoning.
What is the right size unit for my house
Answer: It all depends on the square footage, the heat loss and heat gain of the contributing factors. |
