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Entries for January, 2009

Heat Pumps

Peter Searancke asked: Ground Source Heat PumpsThe primary difference between a ground source heat pump and a conventional boiler is that a conventional boiler is usually designed to heat the property between certain hours. It achieves this by outputting an enormous amount of heat over a short space in time. The property heats up, the [...]

Some Tips for Doing a Heat Pump Comparison

Martin Applebaum asked:  With advancements in technology, heat pumps are much more efficient these days than they were a few years ago. These new technologies have allowed the devices to recover heat better at colder temperatures. Most brands operate better now but still it is wise to do a heat pump comparison before making this [...]

Furnace Buying Tips

John Morris asked: Choosing a furnace for your home is not difficult. The following list are features that you may want to look for when buying your furnace.1. What type of furnace do you want? Will it be Gas or Electric?The Gas FurnaceThe gas furnace is always more affordable to use than the electric furnace [...]

Choosing a Heat Pump Air Conditioner

James Walton asked: When choosing a heat pump, there are a number of factors to consider. This article should leave you better informed on choosing a heat pump.Location, location, location…Where you want a heat pump plays a crucial factor in choosing which heat pump is right for you. The larger your room, the larger the [...]

Superb Tips to Do a Proper Heat Pump Comparison

Martin Applebaum asked: Heat pumps have become quite efficient these days as compared to some years ago. Thanks to the latest advanced technologies incorporated into the pumps that have facilitated these devices to produce good amount of heat even at colder temperatures. Most of the heat pump brands available on the market tend to work [...]

What Makes a High Efficient Furnace so Efficient?

Mike Meincke asked: With today’s rising energy demands, volatile financial & housing markets and a constant potential of increased living costs looming over our shoulders, catching a financial break anywhere we can as a consumer should be of keen interest to everybody. 90%+ Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) furnaces may easily provide the solution and [...]