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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

Posted in Ductwork | Also tagged cooling system, energy bills, heating cooling, indoor air quality, Santa Cruz areas in California, South Bay Peninsula | Leave a comment

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

Posted in Ductwork | Also tagged air filters, duct efficiency, duct insulation, heating cooling, Santa Cruz areas in California | Leave a comment

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

Posted in Air Conditioning, Ductwork, Energy Evaluations, Furnaces, Heating | Also tagged air handler, air handlers, air leaks, bay peninsula, comfort resource, conditioned air, ductless mini split, ductless mini splits, heating cooling, resource guide, Santa Cruz, santa cruz areas, South Bay Peninsula | Leave a comment

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,

Posted in Ductwork, Energy Evaluations, Furnaces, Heating, Preventative Maintenance, Service & Maintenance, Technicians | Also tagged bay peninsula, comfort resource, energy bills, energy efficiency, furnace efficiency, furnaces, heating cooling, hvac system, resource guide, routine service, Santa Cruz, santa cruz areas, South Bay Peninsula, tune up, tune ups | Leave a comment

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

Posted in Air Conditioning, Air ducts, Ductwork, Energy Evaluations, Heating, IAQ – Indoor Air Quality, Service & Maintenance | Also tagged conditioned air, duct leaks, energy efficiency, energy savings, furnaces, heating cooling, indoor air quality, leaky ducts, Santa Cruz, South Bay Peninsula, utility bills, water heaters | Leave a comment

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

Posted in Air Conditioning, Ductwork, Energy Evaluations, Fans, Heating, High-Efficiency, Insulation, Service & Maintenance | Also tagged air leaks, bay peninsula, California, ceiling fans, efficiency hvac, energy efficiency, energy use, high efficiency, professional assistance, temperature average, temperature changes | Leave a comment

Mold, Dust And Critters: Need Any More Reasons To Get Your Ductwork Cleaned?

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: July 19, 2011

Experienced contractors have lots of stories about the things (living and nonliving) they have found in ductwork. Most of us don’t have to worry too much, but the U.S. Environmental

Posted in Air Conditioning, Ductwork, Heating, IAQ – Indoor Air Quality, Mold | Also tagged California, duct cleaning, duct inspection, heating cooling, hvac system, mold problem, mold spores, Santa Cruz, South Bay Peninsula, system components | Leave a comment

Suspect The Air You Breathe Is Making You Sick? Look Into A UV-Light System

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: July 7, 2011

The average adult breathes in about 3,000 gallons of air each day. If you are like most people, and spend the vast majority of your time indoors, then most of

Posted in Air Conditioning, Air ducts, Air Filters, Ductwork, Filtration, Heating, IAQ – Indoor Air Quality, Mold, Service & Maintenance, UV Lights, Ventilation | Also tagged air cleaners, air cleaning, air pollution, bay peninsula, heating and cooling, hvac system, mold spores, quality filter, santa cruz area, uv light source | Leave a comment

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