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Energy Efficiency Tips for Your Business

Energy efficiency means saving money, and when you own a business saving money anywhere you can is important. With just a few simple tips you can make sure that your business HVAC systems are running efficiently and that you aren’t paying more in your monthly energy bills than you should be. Start with Energy-Saving Products If you are replacing an HVAC system, or building from the ground up, spend the extra money to get a system that is energy efficient. While this equipment costs more up front, it will save you a ton of money in the long run. Invest in Insulation Insulation is another place where you can spend up front, but get savings over time. A building that is well insulated will require less heating in the winter and cooling in the summer. Your HVAC system will run less often and cost you less money. Use a Programmable Thermostat A programmable thermostat is a great investment for energy efficiency. You get better control over how warm or cool your workspace is and you can set it to run less when no one is at work. Make sure your employees are allowed to dress comfortably so they aren’t tempted

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An Overview of Carrier® Cor Thermostats

Technological advances have led to a multitude of options for controlling temperatures in your home. Among the most popular innovations is the Wi-Fi-enabled thermostat, which gives you the ability to wirelessly control household temperatures with an app installed on your smartphone, tablet, laptop computer or desktop computer. The Carrier® Cor thermostat is a relatively new Wi-Fi thermostat with a well-rounded feature set. Let’s look at some of the highlights of this device. What Do Wi-Fi-Enabled Thermostats Do? A Wi-Fi-enabled thermostat has something called an IP (Internet protocol) connection, which allows it to receive commands from wireless signals that pass through your household’s Wi-Fi modem. With this type of thermostat installed in your home, you can enter temperature control commands from any location within range of your modem’s signals. The complexity of the commands you can issue depends on the make and model of thermostat you purchase. Some products give you comprehensive control over temperature-related functions. Features of the Carrier Cor Thermostat The Carrier Cor has a number of features that make it an appealing option for homeowners seeking a full selection of temperature controls. The feature list starts with the unit itself, which is built around a color touch screen and

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How ductless mini-split heat pumps work

Ductless mini-split heat pumps are one of the latest innovations of the modern revolution in home heating and cooling technology. Instead of replacing a malfunctioning heating system with a centralized unit that simultaneously services your whole house, you can independently deliver fully controllable heating to as many (or as few) rooms as you wish. Here’s a brief rundown on the way that ductless mini-split heat pumps get the job done. What Does a Heat Pump Do? First, let’s look at how a heat pump operates. A traditional furnace in a centralized system generates heat internally by doing one of two things: burning a fuel source (e.g., natural gas or propane) or activating an electric component called a heating element. A heat pump does not produce its own heat. Instead, it pulls heat from one of three sources (outdoor air, the ground or nearby water) and passes that heat on to the interior of your home. During warmer parts of the year, a heat pump can function as an air conditioner by reversing itself and pulling heated air out of your household’s interior. What Is a Ductless System? A traditional heating and cooling system with a central heat pump relies on

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Pitfalls to Avoid When Buying a New AC or Furnace

The purchase of a new air conditioner or furnace is one of the larger expenses you can expect during your home’s lifetime. If the system you buy does its job properly, you’ll receive the benefits of reliable household heating and cooling. On the other hand, if your new heating or cooling system doesn’t work reliably and efficiently, you may end up paying the price for decades to come. Here are some of the key pitfalls to avoid when purchasing a new residential furnace or AC. Buying a System That’s Too Big or Small Each residential air conditioner and furnace on the market is designed to deliver cooling or heating to a home of a certain size and layout. Unfortunately, many consumers mistakenly purchase a system that’s too large or too small for their home. Potential consequences of this mistake include early furnace or AC failure, unnecessarily steep monthly utility costs and a perpetually uncomfortable building interior. Failing to Check Your HVAC Contractor’s Background No matter where you live in the U.S., you probably have access to a number of skilled and reputable heating and cooling contractors. Unfortunately, you also likely have access to disreputable contractors who do such things as

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What it means to be a Carrier factory authorized dealer

When you are searching for a reliable heating and air conditioning service provider, you deserve to hire the best your money can buy. MightyServ is a leader in providing local clients with quality HVAC installation, repair and maintenance, but we do not expect you take our word for it. As an official Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer, we have the backing of one of the most trusted names in the industry. The Carrier Corporation reserves the distinction of Factory Authorized Dealer for only the best HVAC companies in the country. This elite designation is presented only to those companies that meet the manufacturer’s strict standards for customer service and expertise in installation and service. What it Takes To Be A Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer To be an authorized dealer, contractors must undergo training to learn everything there is to know about Carrier equipment. The company requires our technicians to demonstrate their ability to provide the most effective HVAC solutions to our customers based on each client’s individual needs. Carrier requires our technicians to participate in continuous training to stay up to date on all the latest equipment, technology and best practices. All authorized dealers have proven their ability to honor factory

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What is IAQ (Indoor Air Quality)?

Indoor air quality in North American homes may not be as safe as we perceive it to be. According to research, about 96% of homes had one air quality issue at the minimum. This finding is supported by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), which estimates that indoor air in most homes can be 5 times dirtier than air outside. Majority of homes, for example, had high levels of common pollutants such as dust, pollen, harmful gases, chemicals and viruses. Are You Safe Indoors? As shown by figures that have resulted from surveys and research, many homes suffer from indoor air quality that is below par. Common pollutants such as dust, along with biological pollutants such as bacteria, molds, animal dander and dust mites often contribute to health issues that are serious enough to cause sickness and certain diseases, particularly among sensitive individuals such as children and the elderly. In homes where there is at least one smoker, the threat to health also increases. The American Lung Association states that tobacco smoke (frequently inhaled as secondhand smoke) contains 4,000 different chemicals, 200 of which are known poisons, including carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and carcinogens. Improving Indoor Air Quality Increasing the quality of

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How Is Heating And Cooling Equipment Efficiency Measured?

A lot of people are becoming aware of the need to reduce their carbon footprint and help in efforts to combat global warming. Accordingly, it is important to make sure that your AC system is as efficient as possible. An efficient HVAC system does not only operate better but also saves energy. So, how is heating and cooling equipment efficiency measured? Here are a few ways that you can explore: EER The Energy Efficiency Ratio is designed to give you a rough estimate of how much cooling you will get on your HVAC system for every dollar you spend on energy. The rating is often based on the season’s hottest day other than an average of the entire season. EER is calculated by dividing the total output cooling energy with the incoming electrical energy. The Energy Star The Energy star is provided by the US Environment protection agency and is only awarded to an HVAC system that meets or surpasses the high energy efficiency guidelines. The guidelines are often based on how much the HVAC system contributes to the nationwide efforts to save energy, the difference in cost between the system, and its less efficient counterpart and the performance of

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Refrigerant Leaks and Health Issues

The chemical component Refrigerant is used in several ways in industrial manufacturing. Notwithstanding, its’ large scale use highlights some important issues about the health of humans. Refrigerant is a brand name encompassing a range of chemical elements, otherwise referred to as chlorofluorocarbons. This name reflects the fact that these elements include hydrogen, carbon, fluorine and chlorine. The Refrigerant group’s most significant parts are Refrigerant Twenty-two, Refrigerant Twelve and Refrigerant Eleven. Typically, Refrigerant takes the form of a colorless, non-flammable gas or liquid. Primarily, it is used for making fluorocarbon resins and lubricants, and for refrigeration. Also, it is used as an aerosol propellant solvent. While it has multiple uses, in some circumstances, Refrigerant may pose a threat to human beings. How Exposure to Refrigerant Impacts Animals and Children Refrigerant remains near to the surface of the earth, because it is three to four times the weight of air. Consequently, those who are nearer to the floor or ground are more likely to breathe in the chemical. Pets and children (especially dogs, due to their heightened sensitivity) are far more vulnerable to the chemical’s effects. If you become aware of Refrigerant leaks in your property, open all doors and windows straightaway,

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How Do Air Conditioners Work?

Air conditioners and refrigerators have many similarities. In fact, the only difference between the two is that refrigerators only cool a small enclosed space while an AC cools a large open space. So, how do air conditioners work? Read on to find out. Components of an AC Like refrigerators, air conditioners have a compressor, refrigerant liquid, refrigerant piping, fans and a thermostat. Each of these components is used for a different purpose. For instance, the thermostat is responsible for switching the system on and off depending on the difference between the actual room temperature and the reference temperature. Refrigerator piping connects the two ends of the compressor and carries the refrigerant throughout the cooling system. The fans are responsible for driving air into the indoor wall-mounted unit for cooling as well as through the outdoor unit to cool the refrigerant and take away the heat. The compressor is responsible for compressing the refrigerant into a liquid and keeping it under pressure. Lastly, the refrigerant is the working fluid. It absorbs heat from the surroundings and takes it to the compressor coils for cooling. How Air Conditioners Work Air conditioners are able to cool a room because of a physical law,

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How to Improve Efficiency of Your Heating & Cooling Systems

In commercial facilities, the HVAC systems account for as much as 40% of the total electricity used in the facility. Therefore, it goes without saying that improved and more energy-efficient systems will save on your utility costs as well as provide a healthy and productive work environment. Typically, you can do two things to make your heating, cooling and air conditioning systems more energy efficient. The first thing to do is to reduce the loads for your systems before you think about upgrading your systems and the next is, to upgrade your systems or get newer ones. Reduce Load to Your HVAC Systems In order to achieve load reduction to your heating and cooling systems, there are a few measures that you can take. They are as follow: Addressing these issues will ensure load reduction to your cooling and heating systems. HVAC Systems Improvement and Upgrade Tips The above are some of the basic things that you must consider about your HVAC units. For detailed information on the subject or for any other HVAC requirements for your home and commercial facilities, call MightyServ and we will be ready to help with all your heating and air condition needs. (818) 348-4768

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