Most thermostats have a battery to store the settings when the power goes out. These settings determine when the heating system in your home has to work. It saves energy as your heating system doesn’t have to work when you don’t need it. This battery might need to be replaced from time to time. Changing […]
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When looking for energy-efficient heating solutions, few options compare to heat pumps. There are 2 popular types of heat pumps: ground-based and air-based. Ground-based systems use the heat from under the ground. This stays quite stable through the year so the winter doesn’t affect its operations. Air-based systems have to work harder during winter as
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You might be conscientious about the environment, and so, you want to use energy conscientiously. Or, you might be a rational spender and would want to make sure that your energy bill is justified. Maybe you are both! In all cases, using energy-efficient appliances is a great way to save the environment and your budget.
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If you have a thermostat, you probably hear the word c-wire a lot. You probably already know all the components of your smart thermostat, and a c-wire isn’t one of them. So what is a c-wire on a thermostat? And do all thermostats need a c-wire? A c-wire is a cable connecting your heating system
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Known as the handy little helpers, thermostats control your home’s cooling and heating systems. They also help manage other systems, such as ovens, fire sprinklers, and engines. Not only are thermostats convenient, but they’re great energy-savers as well. So, in order to get to know more about these devices, we decided to tackle the question:
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If you’re researching systems to heat your house, you might have stumbled on air-source heat pumps. They cost less and can run for long periods. So, you might find yourself wondering, how do air-source heat pumps work? While gas heating has served us for long decades, it’s about time till we replace it entirely with
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In most houses, the main heat source is usually a central heating system. That system is essentially a network of pipes that carries heat from a boiler in the basement, attic or garage to heat-generating appliances in the upper levels of the house. In some parts of a building, though, a different approach is necessary.
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A forced-air heating system has a network of ducts, vents, and plenums and it distributes hot air in the entire area. The supply plenum carries the air from the return plenum unit where vents had deposited the used air to the rooms again after it is reheated. A forced-air heating system comprises an air filter
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Fireplace inserts are a great way to get the fireplace of your dreams without having to put in a ton of work. Fireplace inserts are pre-fabricated units that are permanently installed in an existing fireplace. They come in all shapes and sizes, from small, tabletop versions to large floor-to-ceiling units. The average cost is anywhere
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Furnaces use air ducts to transport heat. They can also be used for ventilation. Air ducts are responsible for circulating air in your home. Unfortunately, the air that travels through them is often filled with dust, dander, mold spores, and other contaminants. These contaminants circulate throughout your home and into the air you breathe which
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