Wouldn't it be great if you didn't have to ever think of your HVAC system and your home temperature was always set as you like it and that if there were any issues you'd be warned ahead of time instead of arriving home to this horrible scene!
Trane has informed us that we should check out their ComfortLink II Residential Communicating System that connects all the communicating components of a home's air conditioning and heating or HVAC system, while providing remote telephone access to the system, any time of day, from anywhere in the world.
Here's what they say:
It may be summer, but now is the time to hit the stores if you're in the market for a new home heating system. Not sure whether you should invest in a furnace, boiler or heat pump? This article on DoItYourself.com explains the difference between each system and offers up considerations one should make before deciding which to purchase.
Got allergies? Sick of high air conditioning bills? Then consider a whole house fan! This whole house fan buying guide on Don Vandervort's HomeTips.com explains how the fans actually improve air quality in the home while keeping it cool for less than an air conditioning system.
A horrific/gross story we recently heard about a homeowner living in Tucson, AZ will remind you to take care of your swamp cooler and shut it down when not in use. The story and shutdown steps after the jump.
Inspired by this post from Tom Kraeutler's Home Improvement Tips & Tricks, we've immediately checked our air-conditioner filter and upgraded to a pleated one with a higher MERV (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) rating.
Dehumidifiers are vital to many homeowners, especially those with wet basements. Bob Vila suggests purchasing a newer model with an energy star rating will save you money and perform equally as well as your current model.
You know you’re supposed to; you’ve heard about it and read about it; now that summer is just around the corner it’s time to clean the filter in your air conditioner—every 30 days, in fact. But when’s the last time you actually did it?
Wow! Trane was just bought by Ingersoll-Rand for $9.4 billion in cash and stock. Best known for their air-conditioning units, Trane recently sold off their kitchen and bath units and apparently they became much more appealing.
We're finally on Curbly which according to their founders is a "Web community for people who love where they live and is the best place to share pictures of your home, find design ideas, and get expert home-improvement advice."
We contributed our first post which links to some sites that can help you cool down without the help of air-conditioning, thus saving energy and money.
This catskill houseblogger faced a problem that many homeowners with older homes must deal with and that is proper bathroom ventilation. His bathroom is located in the middle of the home which makes this problem a bit more complicated but his installation went smoothly and it all started with determining the proper CFM (cubic foot per minute) for his bathroom size.
August 18, 2008 | Comments ()
