Date registered: April 29, 2011
May
16
The SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio), developed by the Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute, is an important tool for evaluating the efficiency of a central air conditioner. Provided by the manufacturer in standard product information, the SEER is derived by dividing the total BTUs of energy produced over a normal cooling season by the …
Jan
13
The following is from consumerreports.org Getting started – Gas furnace guide How do most people go about buying a furnace? First, they call contractors and ask for estimates. To prepare this report, we did too. More than 500 specialists in residential heating and air conditioning told us about their experiences in installing and maintaining heating …
Jun
20
The follwoing was written by John Lienhard, at the University of Houston. It gives us a glimpse into the invention of the flush toilet. The story goes that Thomas Crapper created the toilet, hence the name, Thomas Crapper. Is this really true? A good informational read… Every time I teach my course in the history …
May
12
There are all sorts of misconcceptions about how we are to act during severe weather. For instance, did you knw that if you open all of your doors and windows before a tornado hits, that your home has a 70% chance or survival? Well, that’s actually not true. It’s a MYTH. But, on some level, …
May
03
Incentives The U.S. federal government provides tax credits for renewable-energy systems. The Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit allows individuals to claim a tax credit up to 30% of the installed cost, with no cap on the limit credited. To find out what other incentives are available, visit dsireusa.org. It’s Green Solar energy can be used …
May
03
What is a Sielnt Leak? Leaking toilets cause more water waste than any other fixture in the home. A silent toilet leak (the one you normally can’t hear) can waste around 500 to 800 gallons of water per day! The ones you can hear will waste much, much more. Such wastage can normally be attributed …
May
03
You can never be too sure about the protection of your home and family. All Comfort Services is proud to offer Home Security and Automation to our customers. Here are a few tips to protect you and yours: • Plan to “burglarize” yourself. You’ll discover any weaknesses in your security system that may have previously …
May
02
Are there any health benefits that come from HVAC system cleaning? Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems have been shown to act as a collection source for a variety of contaminants that have the potential to affect health, such as mold, fungi, bacteria, and very small particles of dust. The removal of such contaminants …
Apr
29
There are many things you can do around your home this Spring and Summer to prepare your house for the warm weather that is fast approaching. One of the most important is to keep your family safe. We suggest cleaning the kitchen exhaust hood and air filter. Keeping this clean of cooking grease will help …
