Buying New Equipment
Take a look at what's available in new heating and cooling equipment, including air conditioners, furnaces, geothermal heat pumps, radiant floor heating and more. Air Conditioners A new air conditioner is a big investment - but keep in mind that choosing an energy-efficient system can mean big energy savings. Air Duct Sealing If you have high utility bills, uneven room temperatures or poor indoor air quality, leaky ductwork may be to blame - and a new technique called air duct sealing can make a dramatic difference. Ceiling Fans A ceiling fan is not only decorative, but functional too - a cooling breeze during the summer can reduce your need for central air conditioning. Fireplaces Manufacturers are turning up the heat with new technology that makes fireplaces more comfortable and energy-efficient - including energy-saving dampers. Forced-Air Furnaces Today's high-efficiency furnaces have an average efficiency of 93.2 percent - for every dollar you spend on heating energy, 93.2 percent is put back into your home as warmed air. Furnace Filters Not all furnace filters are created equal - especially if anyone in your family suffers from allergies, asthma or other respiratory problems. Geothermal Heat Pumps With a geothermal or ground-source heat pump, you can use the natural warmth of the earth to heat and cool your home. Heat Recovery Ventilators A whole-house ventilation system can remedy poor indoor air quality - and help lower your utility bills. Programmable Thermostats If you program your thermostat to set back the temperature by 10 degrees for eight hours every night, you'll save approximately ten percent on your heating bill. Radiant Floor Heating Instead of heating air and circulating it throughout the house, radiant heat warms objects - carpet, furniture and even people. Whole-House Fans A whole-house fan, also known as an attic fan, provides great ventilation, lower indoor temperatures and - most importantly - lower summer electric bills. Zoned Heating & Cooling Systems If your family can't agree on a comfortable temperature, or if you like to close off rooms you're not using, a zoned heating and cooling system can help you save energy.
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