President Biden announced last week that he would be releasing 50 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Re
serve (SPR) after a failed attempt at getting OPEC to increase oil production.
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Once you've decided to go with a central gas furnace for your heating system, there are many important elements to consider. One is whether you want a condensing furnace or a standard, non-condensing furnace.
Ever wonder how your central heating system works to keep you warm in those winter months? Maybe you're buying a new gas furnace and want to know all about the different components and efficiency options. Either way, here's all you need to know about how a central gas furnace works.
Between the many types of heating and cooling systems and all the different brand options to choose from, it's important to know makes one system/brand stand out over another. When it comes to your home comfort, Amana brand® Heating and Air Conditioning has several attributes that make them an outstanding choice.
As of November 1, 2021, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has released $3.37 billion in LIHEAP Funding to states. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, helps families living on low incomes by paying their heating bills in the form of a cash grant.
If you're thinking about replacing or supplementing your home's HVAC system, ECI Comfort might have the perfect solution for you. Mitsubishi Electric's ductless heating and cooling system is a unique, modern, cost-effective, and energy-efficient system that will have you wondering why you haven't had one in your home all along. But because this is a newer technology, many homeowners aren't familiar with how the system can provide so many benefits.
Predicting heating oil and gas prices is tough in such a volatile market, but it seems that one thing right now is certain: homeowners should expect to pay significantly more to heat their home this winter compared to years prior.
Indoor air quality (IAQ)
is now considered one of the most serious air pollution problems for Americans. Inside a modern home, you are exposed to a greater risk of air pollution than outside it. Although there’s always a risk of dust and smoke pollution outside the home, the air in modern homes has even higher concentrations of pollutants.
Getting through the chilly winter weather can be tough enough -- the last thing you need is a leaky boiler on your hand! If you notice water leaking from your boiler, you're probably wondering what's causing it.
The price of natural gas is affecting everyone at the pumps; but for many, filling up the car's tank isn't the only concern.
The cost of home heating oil is on the rise too, currently about 80 percent higher than it was a year ago. For oil companies everywhere, paying more for fuel unfortunately means charging customers more -- a lose-lose situation for both parties.
One of the best feelings on a bitter winter day is feeling the warmth from your heater fill the home. Unfortunately, a furnace, like any other appliance, may experience issues throughout its lifespan. Between all the moving parts, there are several different problems that can occur and affect your home's heat.
Here are four common heating/furnace problems that could cause you discomfort (and how to solve them).
If you are an HVAC novice, you may wonder what a heat exchanger is...In this article, we are here to let you know!
The last thing you want to hear while cozying up in the winter is loud noises coming from your heating system. Unfortunately, forced-air furnaces are comprised of many moving parts, meaning it's not too uncommon to hear odd noises coming from the system. The real question is: why is my heater making this noise? Here are the eight most common heater noises and what causes them.
Between the initiative to move away from fossil fuels and the growing demand for high-performance, high-efficiency systems, heat pumps are quickly becoming the go-to for both residential and commercial systems. In an article from Plumbing & Mechanical Magazine, Ian McIver, product manager for Bosch, stated that "people are turning away from fossil fuels...and moving more toward heat pump systems simply because they are so much more efficient." Hydronic heat pumps, specifically, have begun to take the HVAC industry by storm as they start to replace traditional boiler systems.
Maintaining and cleaning your heating and cooling system components is a simple way to improve the efficiency of your system, thereby decreasing energy costs and increasing the lifespan of the system. Not only this, but it will also help in supporting healthy indoor air quality in the home.