Monthly Archive: September 2009

Clark Howard on HVAC Energy Savings Payback

Greens Blog   ·   September 22, 2009

Clark Howard on HVAC Energy Savings Payback
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STEPHEN:
The heating system and air conditioning in my house is 21 years old. A contractor has told me that I can spend $5,700 on a new gas furnace that will be 90% efficient and a heat [...]

Solving Air Flow Problems in Your Home

Greens Blog, Residential   ·   September 18, 2009

Basic things that the homeowner can check to help air flow:
First and foremost, check your air conditioning filter to see if it is dirty and if so, remove the dirty filter and install a new filter. Plugged filters restrict air flow by creating a pressure drop.
Next, walk around your house to see if any cold [...]