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How often should you change Air Conditioner filters?

by Heat Pump Helper — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 12:32:45 +0000

Air conditioners require maintenance. If your using a integrated heat pump system, you need to stay on top of the maintenance. The number one thing you need to do is change your filters. Change your air filter often and you will have less problems. Usually every two to three months will do. A great way to find out if the filters need changing is to monitor the amount of dust in your house. If your finding that you need to dust more than often, then change that filter!

Quick tips for Saving Energy in your Apartment

by Heat Pump Helper — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 12:28:59 +0000

This energy saving tips is for the renters out there.
In the summer:

* During the day, to keep heat out of your apartment, keep window shades or blinds down and closed. It’s even helpful to keep the windows themselves closed to keep hot air from blowing into your apartment.

* In the evening and early morning, open windows to allow cooler air in.

When choosing a heat pump, consider these factors.

by Heat Pump Helper — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 12:25:02 +0000

Factors to consider when choosing and installing air-source heat pumps:

Select a heat pump with a demand-defrost control. This will minimize the defrost cycles, thereby reducing supplementary and heat pump energy use.
If you’re adding a heat pump to an electric furnace, the heat pump coil should usually be placed on the cold (upstream) side of the furnace for greatest efficiency.
Fans and compressors make noise. Locate the outdoor unit away from windows and adjacent buildings, and select a heat pump with an outdoor sound rating of 7.6 bels or lower. You can also reduce this noise by mounting the unit on a noise-absorbing base.

Source:U.S Dept of Energy

Heat Pump Shipments Down

by Heat Pump Helper — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 12:33:16 +0000

According to this article heat pump shipments are dropping. Does this mean that the popularity of the heat pump is going down? The likely cause is the drop in the price of natural gas. People are not looking for alternatives to heat their homes as much.

Set Up Your Trade Show Booth in a Snap

by Heat Pump Helper — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 11:18:20 +0000

Don’t waste your time with cumbersome, second-rate trade show booths that are a pain to set up. Check out www.showstopperexhibits.com for tradeshow displays that are easy to assemble, reasonably priced and compact for efficient travel and storage. Blog post sponsored by Make Money Blogging

Energy Efficient Home Improvements by Barbara Williams

by Heat Pump Helper — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 11:51:48 +0000

Rising energy costs affect every homeowner. If you are planning a home improvement project, it’s important to look at ways to incorporate energy efficient changes as well as merely cosmetic ones. The money you invest today can quickly pay for itself with savings on monthly utility costs, and on your mortgage as well. (more…)

Heating and Airconditioning: What You Need to Know by Milafel Hope Awe

by Heat Pump Helper — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 11:49:12 +0000

The HVAC system uses three closely related functions, namely, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning. These functions are uniquely set up so that they can regulate temperature and humidity in residential homes, public offices, and other building facilities with respect to the overall design of the structures.
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The best brand of home generator?

by Heat Pump Helper — Fri, 08 Sep 2006 03:11:59 +0000

I was trying to find the best home generator. I needed to make sure in a emergency that I have reliable power. There is nothing worse than not having power when a disaster strikes. So I found out that a Yamaha Portable Generator is the best to buy. No matter what my power needs are I know I can feel safe that I own a yamaha.

Need some home generator information?

by Heat Pump Helper — Fri, 08 Sep 2006 03:08:18 +0000

Are you looking for a good place to find a reliable home generator? Maybe you have questions about a portable generator and need to find some information. I found a great site to tell you all about generators

I found informationon Portable, RV, Diesel, Marine and other varieties of Generators. Check them out.

Maintaining Your Air Conditioning System by James C

by Heat Pump Helper — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 15:10:11 +0000

The summer has finally hit and now you are spending more time
indoors with the air conditioner on. You have the thermostat set on 75
degrees and are feeling pretty good until you realize that its getting
hotter inside. Before you know it, it is 90 degrees in your house and
you are calling the air conditioning repair company. Problem is that it
is the busy season and they may not be able to get to you for a week.
What a disaster. The sad thing is that this could have probably all
been prevented with a little maintenance.
To have a smooth running HVAC system, you need to have a program of regular maintenance. Before every cooling season, have an air
conditioning service
come check your system. It is usually a minimum charge and can save you
hundreds of dollars by catching problems early. It will also prevent
the aggravation of having no air conditioning.
In a normal A/C service check, the company will perform the following
tests. They will check the condensing unit’s coils, the compressor, the
belts, operating pressures, operating temperatures and the Freon level.
They will typically oil any components that need oil such as the fan
and condenser. The cost of the service is usually fairly cheap and most
companies will also run specials in the spring. Keep an eye out for a
sale flyer.
There are also things that you yourself can do to help maintain your
homes HVAC system. The most important thing of course is to change your
air filter often. They only cost a buck or two and protect not only
your air quality but also keep dirt from clogging your AC coils.
Replace them at least once a month. Another simple thing you can do is
to hose off your outside AC compressor. At least once a month, take a
hose and rinse off the unit to clear it of dirt, dust, grass clippings
and leaves. If the unit becomes clogged, it will have to work much
harder to get your home cool. Lastly, do not turn your unit off
completely in the summer. Instead, turn the temperature up when you
leave your home. Turning it off will just mean that your AC will have
to work incredibly hard when you get home to cool off your house.
That’s all it takes to have a reliable A/C system. Through simple
maintenance and regular checkups, you can have a system that serves you
well for years to come.

About the Author

James C operates a website providing Home Improvement Tips.