Category Archives: Ductwork

Planning Ductwork Design? Follow These 5 Tips For New Systems

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: May 1, 2012

The design of the ductwork in your home HVAC system will have a substantial effect on the efficiency and effectiveness of your furnace, air conditioner or heat pump. When planning

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Duct Returns: 3 Steps to Optimizing Air Flow

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: April 17, 2012

Duct returns take air from the rooms in your home and return it to your heating and cooling system, where the air is then cleaned and conditioned before being circulated

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Duct Sealing Can Take Your Home’s Performance To New Levels

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: April 12, 2012

Have you considered the importance of having a well-sealed duct system? If your heating and cooling bills are higher than you would like, you could take energy savings to a

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Make Duct Efficiency A Priority And Increase Home Comfort

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: February 28, 2012

In California, your duct efficiency should be a top priority throughout the winter and summer. Without efficient ducts, you can loose up to 60 percent of the heating produced by

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If Your Home Has Never Had Duct Cleaning Performed, Now Might Be The Time

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: December 15, 2011

It’s hard to overstate the importance of indoor air quality. Duct cleaning can go a long way toward improving the air in many homes, and while it is not a

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Duct-Sealing Steps That Topple Energy Loss

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: November 8, 2011

Whether you are running the air conditioner or furnace, your ductwork is an important component of your home comfort system. If you are losing air through leaks or disconnected joints,

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The Ductless Mini-Split System: A Unique Solution for Not-Your-Usual Situations

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: September 15, 2011

The ductless mini-split is a very flexible system and can be used in a number of scenarios.  Whether you are adding a room or just have an area that you

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What A Fall Tune-up Of Your Furnace Involves

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: September 6, 2011

This fall, one of the many things you should put on your to-do list is getting your furnace tune-up. This will help to ensure that when cold weather kicks in,

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Five Reasons You Should Have Your Ductwork Sealed

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: August 30, 2011

Having well-sealed and insulated ductwork can dramatically affect your home comfort. Sealed and insulated ducts also provide greater energy efficiency and safer operation. Here are some specific benefits you can expect by

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Degree Days And How They Figure Into Your Energy Calculations

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: August 2, 2011

The weather has a significant impact on your home’s energy use from day to day. Using your meter readings to calculate how much energy you’re going through is helpful, but

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