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Advanced Features to Look for in a Heat Pump A number of relatively new innovations are improving the performance of heat pumps. Unlike standard compressors…
How heat pumps achieve energy savings and CO2 emissions reduction Heat pumps and energy saving This section gives a brief introduction to heat pumps. Based on…
Heating Tips Set your thermostat as low as it is comfortable. Clean or replace filters on furnaces once a month. Clean warm-air registers, baseboard heaters…
Tips: Heating & Cooling Household Heating Systems: Although several different types of fuels are available to heat our homes, nearly half of us use natural…
Central Gas Furnace Terms & Definitions Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE): The Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) rating, indicates how well a furnace converts energy into…
Radiant Heating Radiant heating systems supply heat directly to the floor or to panels in the wall or ceiling of a house. The systems depend…
Oil-Fired Boilers and Furnaces Oil-fired furnaces and boilers are a popular choice in areas of the country with limited access to natural gas, such as…
Selecting Heating Fuel and System Types Selecting the fuel and heating system best suited for your needs depends on the following factors: The cost and…
When is it Time to Replace? Certain telltale signs indicate it's time to consider replacing heating and cooling equipment, or improving the performance of your…
A variety of technologies are available for heating your house. In addition to heat pumps, which are discussed separately, many homes use the following approaches:…
