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Friday, April 13th, 2012
For moderate heating and cooling climates, an air heat pump system can provide you with an energy-efficient alternative to traditional HVAC systems – furnaces and air conditioners.
How does an Air Heat Pump System Work?
Similar to a refrigerator, an air pump uses electricity to transfer heat from a cold place to a warm one. In the summer, this involves moving heat from your home to the outdoors, thus making your home cooler (and vice versa in the winter).
Benefits of Air Heat Pump Systems
- Energy Efficient: Since these systems simply move heat and don’t actually generate heat, air heat pumps deliver energy four times the actual amount of electricity they consume.
- Cost-Effective: If you are heating with electricity, a new pumping system can easily trim the total amount of electricity you utilize for heating as much as thirty to forty percent, saving you money on your heating and cooling bills.
Additional Energy Efficient Heat Pumps
- Geothermal Heat Pumps: These systems transfer heat in between your home and the earth or a close-by water source, providing increased energy efficiency and lower power consumption.
Are you interested in investing in a new heat pump system? If so, the heating and cooling experts at Clean Air Heating and Air Conditioning Co., Inc. can help. Our experts will listen to your needs and provide you with economical choices that will suit you, your family, and your budget.
If you want to learn more about The Benefits of Air Heat Pumps, Geothermal Heat Pumps, or wish to schedule a service call, please contact Clean Air Heating and Air Conditioning Co., Inc. by calling 1-866-934-6782 or click here today!
Clean Air is Maryland’s trusted resource for heating and air conditioning since 1972. Our professional and courteous staff has the experience to help you with any heating and cooling installation or repair need. Call today to schedule an appointment for a free in home consultation.
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Monday, February 13th, 2012
What’s the biggest advantage of high efficiency furnaces? If you guessed high efficiency, you are correct. But what makes the furnaces of today so much more energy efficient than their predecessors?
Benefits of High Efficiency Furnaces
• These furnaces burn less fuel to create the same amount of heat
• They can reduce heating costs by more than 50% when compared to previous generation units
•Newer furnaces are cleaner burning
• They require less frequent maintenance (but do not neglect them!)
• Decrease overhead expenses
• Some of these newer furnaces even have a system that notifies the HVAC contractors if something is wrong
• High efficiency furnaces are available for all the major fuels, including gas, propane, oil, and electricity
There are plenty of new, high efficiency furnaces on the market today – each with its advantages and disadvantages. So before you jump at the chance to purchase one of these money saving machines, do your research. Or, better yet, contact the heating and cooling experts at Clean Air Heating and Air Conditioning!
Clean Air is Maryland’s trusted resource for heating and air conditioning since 1972. Our professional and courteous staff has the experience to help you with any heating and cooling installation or repair need. Call today to schedule an appointment for a free in home consultation.
If you have any further questions or wish to schedule a service call, please contact Clean Air Heating and Air Conditioning Co., Inc. by calling 1-866-934-6782 or click here today!
We proudly serve the following counties for residential services: Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Harford County, and Howard County.
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Thursday, December 22nd, 2011
Last week we explained how to choose a programmable thermostat that fit your needs. Now, as promised, we are going to explain how a new programmable thermostat can save you money on your monthly heating and cooling bills.
Did you know that as much as half of the energy used in your home goes to your heating and cooling? This is why is so important to make smart decisions regarding your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system (HVAC). Even the smallest adjustment can have a huge impact on not only your comfort, but also your monthly utility bills.
One of these tiny adjustments that can pay dividends is the installation and use of a programmable thermostat. When used properly, this little device can save you around $180 annually in energy costs, easily paying for itself over time.
A large portion of your energy costs comes from heating and cooling empty spaces or heating and cooling when you are asleep. A programmable thermostat can cut down on this wasted energy consumption by regulating cooling and heating equipment and adjusting home temperature when you are away or when you are asleep. You can program your thermostat to shut off when you go to work or when you are in bed and then turn back on an hour before you come home or wake up. This ensures that your home is always at a comfortable living temperature. And this way, energy is not wasted when it is not necessary for your HVAC system to be running at full capacity.
So why haven’t you had a programmable thermostat installed in your home yet?
If you have any further questions about programmable thermostats, please contact Clean Air Heating and Air Conditioning Co., Inc. by calling 1-866-934-6782 or click here today!
We can also professionally install any programmable thermostat!
Clean Air is Maryland’s trusted resource for heating and air conditioning since 1972. Our professional and courteous staff has the experience to help you with any heating and cooling installation or repair need. Call today to schedule an appointment for a free in home consultation.
We proudly serve the following counties for residential services: Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Harford County, and Howard County.
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Choosing the Right Thermostat for Your Home
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Friday, December 2nd, 2011
The use of space heaters, gas stoves, water heaters, wood and gas fireplaces, and gas furnaces can increase your risk of carbon monoxide exposure, which can lead to fatigue, headaches, dizziness, confusion, disorientation, vomiting, and other flu-like symptoms. Extended exposure can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning and even death.
Now if that doesn’t scare you into getting your home heating system inspected for restrictions or leaks, I don’t know what will.
A heating system inspection and tune-up will ensure that your gas furnace is working properly and efficiently. This will also ensure that small problems and leaks do not become big problems, resulting in costly repairs and potential carbon monoxide exposure.
In addition to annual maintenance inspections of your home heating system, fireplace, chimney, flues and wood stoves before every winter, you should also take the following precautions:
• Never use charcoal or kerosene in your fireplace.
• Always be sure that the flue is open when using your chimney.
• Never leave your car running inside the garage, even if the garage door is up.
• Have a several Carbon Monoxide Detectors Installed in your home.
• Trust your HVAC maintenance, repairs, and inspections to a qualified heating a cooling company, like Clean Air Heating and Air Conditioning.
Most heating and central air conditioning problems can be resolved with a simple service call. Clean Air Heating & Air Conditioning’s licensed HVAC service technicians will diagnose the problem and provide you with an honest assessment of your HVAC system. If a more complex issue is discovered, Clean Air Heating and Air Conditioning will present you with all options so that you can make an informed decision.
At Clean Air, we have set the standard for heating & air conditioning service and installation excellence. We’re so confident you’ll be pleased with your fast, friendly and professional service, we are certain that you will become a customer for life.
If you have any questions about Home Heating System Inspections or wish to schedule and assessment, please contact Clean Air by calling 1-866-934-6782 or click here today!
Clean Air is Maryland’s trusted resource for heating and air conditioning since 1972. Our professional and courteous staff has the experience to help you with any heating and cooling installation or repair need. Call today to schedule an appointment for a free in home consultation.
We proudly serve the following counties for residential services: Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Harford County, and Howard County.
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Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011
While do-it-yourself home repairs are a great way to save money, there are some jobs that should always be left to the professionals. One of these tasks is furnace repair.
Amateur furnace repairs result in hundreds of injuries and deaths every year in the United States. Some of the most dangerous aspects of do-it-yourself furnace maintenance include:
Carbon Monoxide: In the last 10 years, here have been more than 100 carbon monoxide deaths – either resulting from carbon monoxide poisoning or fire – in the United States related to furnace or hot water heater issues. This is because do-it-yourselfers do not have a proper working knowledge of furnaces or furnace repair and thus run the risk of accidentally allowing carbon monoxide into the home.
Dirty Burners: If the burner on your furnace burns yellow instead of white or blue, this could be an indicator that there is dirt in the burner. The safest way to deal with this issue is to contact a furnace repair technician. If you attempt to fix the problem yourself, you run the risk of starting a fire.
Gas Leak: Homeowners who try to re-light an extinguished pilot light on their furnace are in danger of causing an explosion.
So please leave the furnace repairs to the professionals.
If you are experiencing any trouble with your furnace, heat pump or air conditioning system, give Clean Air Heating and Air Conditioning a call. We will send out a certified technician to diagnose the problem and give you an honest assessment.
We service and repair all major makes and models, including Trane, Bryant, Carrier, Goodman and York.
If you have any questions about Furnace Maintenance and Repair or wish to schedule and assessment, please contact Clean Air by calling 1-866-934-6782 or click here today!
Clean Air is Maryland’s trusted resource for heating and air conditioning since 1972. Our professional and courteous staff has the experience to help you with any heating and cooling installation or repair need. Call today to schedule an appointment for a free in home consultation.
We proudly serve the following counties for residential services: Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Harford County, and Howard County.
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Dangers of Do it yourself Furnace Repairs
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Saturday, November 12th, 2011
Have you ever thought about converting from oil to gas heat? Well, even if this is a new concept to you, we are going to outline several reasons why this switch makes sense for both you and the environment.
Good for the Environment: Converting to natural gas heating reduces the emission of harmful pollutants, pollutants that have been directly linked to climate change, acid rain and ozone depletion. Natural gas heating emits up to 40% less CO2 and up to 99.9% less sulfur dioxide. Pretty impressive, huh?
Good for the Country: Most natural gas – 97.3% of it to be exact – comes from the good ole U.S. of A. Yet, 90% of our oil comes from foreign countries. If enough communities switch to natural gas, we can eventually eliminate our country’s dependence on foreign fuels.
Good for Your Wallet: Now this is the category you really care about. Heating with natural gas is more efficient. And greater efficiency means you’ll use less energy. And using less energy means you will save money on your monthly heating bill.
As much as half of the energy we use in our homes goes to heating and cooling. Making smart decisions about your home’s HVAC system can have a big effect on your utility bills…and your comfort! Oh yea, and did we mention that switching to natural gas can even increase the value of your home?
How can you afford not to convert to gas heat?
If you have any questions about how the switch to R-410A will affect you, please contact Clean Air by calling 1-866-934-6782 or click here today!
Put your trust in a professional heating and cooling company with a proven track record of success. Clean Air is Maryland’s trusted resource for heating and air conditioning since 1972. Our professional and courteous staff has the experience to help you with any heating and cooling installation or repair need. Call today to schedule an appointment for a free in home consultation.
We proudly serve the following counties for residential services: Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Harford County, and Howard County.
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Friday, October 28th, 2011
HCFC-22, also known as R-22, has been the refrigerant of choice for residential and commercial heat pump and air-conditioning systems for more than four decades. Unfortunately, R-22 is a greenhouse gas and its manufacturing produces a by-product (HFC-23) that directly contributes to global warming. Furthermore, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently declared R-22 an ozone depleting substance. And according to the 1992 amendment to the Montreal Protocol, an international environmental agreement, all ozone depleting HCFCs (hydrochloroflourocarbons) are to be systematically phased out.
While chemical manufacturers will no longer be allowed to produce R-22 for use in new A/C systems, they will still be allowed to produce and import R-22 for use in servicing existing equipment, at least until 2020. Then only recycled R22 will be available.
Because of this long transition, the switch from R-22 to the use of ozone-friendly refrigerants is expected to be fairly smooth. But what will we use to replace R-22?
Under the Clean Air Act, the EPA reviews alternatives to ozone-depleting substances and evaluates their effects on human health and the environment. One of these substitutes is R-410A, a blend of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) that does not contribute to depletion of the ozone layer. R-410A is currently manufactured and sold under various trade names, including GENETRON AZ-20®, SUVA 410A®, Forane® 410A, and Puron®.
If you have any questions about how the switch to R-410A will affect you, please contact Clean Air by calling 1-866-934-6782 or click here today!
Put your trust in a professional heating and cooling company with a proven track record of success. Clean Air isMaryland’s trusted resource for heating and air conditioning since 1972. Our professional and courteous staff has the experience to help you with any heating and cooling installation or repair need. Call today to schedule an appointment for a free in home consultation.
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Sources: http://www.epa.gov/ozone/title6/phaseout/22phaseout.html
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