If you're building a new home and hoping to adhere to green building standards, then you'll need to think carefully about the type of heating system you choose. Heating uses a good portion of a home's energy, so if you can pick an eco-friendly, energy-efficient heating option that works well for your lifestyle, you'll have taken a huge first step towards meeting your green building goals. To that end, here are two green heating technologies to consider:
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If the humidity levels are high or low in your home, this can cause problems with your HVAC unit. Below is some information about these problems, and how you can get the levels down or up to where they are supposed to be.
HVAC System and Low Humidity
Humidity levels are lower during the cold winter months, because there is less moisture in the air. When you turn on the heat on your HVAC system, this makes the problem even worse, because the heat takes the already low moisture out of the air inside your home.
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Because you are not using it right now, your air conditioner usually takes the backseat during long winter months. However, what are you going to do when summer comes around and you find that your unit has stopped working? Winterizing your air conditioning unit is very important. It will keep it protected from the cold temperature, rain and even snow. Provided below are the simple steps that you need to take in order to help ensure your unit will be working when the hot summer months come around.
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As the days get shorter and colder, one of the last things that you want to worry about is an issue with your heater. However, if you notice that it is about the same temperature outside as it is inside, it is a good idea to remember that there are steps you can try before requesting a service call from a heating repair technician.
#1-When The Gas Heater Is Not Producing Warm Air.
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Just as there are certain items that should not be thrown in the trash, there are a few things that should never enter your home's plumbing. Here are three items that you should avoid putting down the drain to prevent clogging and contamination, and avoid expensive repairs.
Oily and Fatty Food Waste
Garbage disposals are excellent for grinding up food scraps and making the after-dinner cleanup much easier, but there are a few things that your sink can't handle even with a garbage disposal.
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