Awareness of the Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

December 30, 2010

Carbon Monoxide is colorless and may also be odorless.  The symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning somewhat resemble flu like symptons.  They are as follows: Headache which could come on quickly or slowly and be either mild or very painful. Confusion, like forgetfulness, disorder and being uncertain. Weakness, such as limitation of limbs and movement, to a feeling of failing health. [...]

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Make the Effort to GO GREEN

December 28, 2010

All of us can take simple steps to go green, and it should be mandatory to us every single day of our lives.  We must take the “green” steps and introduce into everday family routines.  This will reduce our carbon footprint and improve our health as well as saving money.  For great ideas and leads [...]

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New Technologies for water heaters

December 16, 2010

 Water heater new technologies are being developed and applied.  Consumers are becoming more aware of these newer units, due to the efficiencies that can be achieved, as well as the energy savings, and lowering their utility bills.  Two of the main trends driving interest in water heaters are consumer’s desires to save money and preserve [...]

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Blanket Insulation High Temperature

December 14, 2010

The new products section of ACHRNEWS.COM Reports that The High Temperature (HT) blanket insulation features a minimum of 60 percent recycled content and is approved for applications up to 1,000 degrees fahrenheit.  The insulation can be applied directly to any hot surface and brings exceptional thermal and acoustical performance to industrial equipment, panel systems, pipe [...]

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Black Friday for Plumbers

November 24, 2010

 Thanksgiving is the No. 1 Sink Clogging Holiday.   The very next day after Thanksgiving still remains as the  busiest of the whole  year for residential plumbers. This is due  mainly because of the Thanksgiving  meal preparation along with the  cleanup.  There are usually lots of waste in the kitchen drain, garbage disposal and toilets after the big [...]

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Choose products that Leed the Way

November 15, 2010

Contractors and end users make facilities go green as more and more products are available on the market right now.  Below is a list of products made to be kinder to the environments. Packaged Heat Pumps some currently exceed 2010 Energy Star requirements by up to 16 %, help reduce working costs, and can be [...]

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The Winner of USEPA Energy Star Program Contest

November 10, 2010

United States Enviornmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Energy Star Program has annouced the winner of the first EPA National Building Competetion.  The winner is Morrison Residence Hall which is at the University of North Carolina at Capel Hill.  Second place went to a Sears Store in Glen Burnie, MD. This challenge was based on 14 buildings [...]

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Thermostat Troubleshooting

November 5, 2010

Check your thermostat before you call an HVAC professional. Thermostat troubleshooting can be relatively easy.        The air conditioning/heating thermostat, even if it is digital is simply a temperature switch that turns the air conditioning and heating system on and off. It does need electricity to function. The majority of residential and light commercial thermostats [...]

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NH Energy Efficient Appliance Program

October 28, 2010

The good news is that there is still funding and financing available through the NHOEP .  This rebate  program is for NH residents who have updated and installed energy efficient appliances, solar thermo, or fossil fuel appliances. I have just spoken to NH OEP and they directed me to let our customers know of this program. OEP is [...]

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Glossary of HVAC Terms S-Z

October 28, 2010

Split System – The combination of an outdoor unit (air conditioner or heat pump) with an indoor unit (furnace or air handler).  Split skystems must be matched for optimum efficiency. Thermostat – A thermostat consists of a series of sensors and relays that monitor and control the functions of a heating and cooling system. Ton [...]

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