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We finally got our first snow this weekend. It’s not too bad since it is already mid November now. Since the weather is getting colder, I want to offer some handy hints for homeowners.
Try not to wear cotton clothing
Cotton absorb sweat and the moisture stays on your skin. Any movement inside your jacket will draw heat away from your body and make you cold.
Close your Windows properly
Make sure you close both layers of the windows completely to avoid any air leaking out from the windows. If you notice a leak at your window, you may consider purchasing a removable window-caulk or plastic to seal them. For short-term solution, use a towel or an old t-shirt to cover the leak area.
Use Curtains over the windows.
Use cheap clear curtain to block the sun light from the window. This will keep the cold air out and the heat from the sun warming your house. If you want to secure it even more, you can cover the windows with “clear plastic sheets and make it airtight.”
Drink warm beverage
Drink warm beverage to keep yourself warm.
Keep warm with Fleece
Fleece to keep yourself warm in cold weather. If you don’t want to spend a fortune on a fleece, you can consider digging out your old fleece ages ago because your old fleece works as much as a new one.
Wool is the warmest
Wool can take the moist away from your skin faster than other fabric. Also, it is very good at keeping warm, dry air next to you.
-Reduce dishwashing, using your stove until evening on a hot days.-Try not to use a dehumidifier while the air conditioner is operating. The dehumidifier will increase the cooling load and makes the air conditioner to work harder.-Clean you indoor and outdoor AC/Heating coils constantly to avoid dirt build up. The air conditioner requires more power to perform when coil is fill with dirt and dust.-Try to keep your windows and door close during hot season to avoid unwanted heat and humidity. If necessary, ventilate by opening the window at night.-Set your thermostat between 72°F~78°F. Your energy consumption will increase by 8% for every degree below 78°Fl -Make sure the refrigerant charge is not overcharge or undercharge.Room Air Conditioning Units
-Don’t place electronic or lamps near your thermostat because the thermostat can sense the heat from these appliances and can cause the air conditioner to use more power then necessary.
-Set the fan speed on high when humidity day, and set the fan speed low for more comfort when the humidity is high. The low speed can cool your home better on a humidity day and remove the moisture from the air.-Set your air conditioner’s thermostat as high as possible in the summer. Your overall cooling bill will be lower if there is less difference between the indoor and outdoor temperatures. Try not to set your thermostat at a slighter setting than normal because that requires longer cooling time which is unnecessary expense.
Lastly, proper maintenance on your air conditioner will also save your energy. Here are several tips below.-when you start using your air conditioner at the start of the cooling season, inspect the seal and make sure your air conditioner and the window frame are in contact with the unit’s metal case. Moisture can damage the seal and cool air can escape from your house. -Check your filter every months and make sure they are clean. A nice filter can reduce the energy consumption by 5% to 15%.-Cover the air conditioner or store it during winter season.
The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) claim that indoor air is 2 to 5 times more polluted than outdoor. The two main reason are is the air circulation and moisture levels.
The most effective way to reduce the pollution at home is to avoid smoking indoor and reduce the chemicals that is use at home. Also, try to open the window and circulate some fresh air.
Dust particles, mites and molds at home can harm your health. You should clean your AC or dehumidifier filter at least once a month. Perferrably every 2 weeks to keep your home free of contaminants.
Consider getting proper ventilation to improve the indoor air quality. High moisture level at home could increase dampness and the growth of mold and mildew. It will damages the walls, furniture, books and also your health. Other household acitivities such as cooking, bathing and breathing also produce vapors. There are several tips to reduce the humdity level by 50%. Install an exhaust fans in your bathroom. Fix all the leaks and throw out mold damaged stuff at home.
Edmonton had some nice weather in September. I even plugged my air conditioner to cool my apartment and I notice my utility bill went up dramatically. For that reason, it triggered me to write a post to share several tips that could reduce your energy bills at home.
Even though we had a pretty rainy summer, we finally get to see the sun for a couple of weeks before the fall starts. Meanwhile, It might be a good time to call in a local furnace shop and have an annual check up on your house’s furnace before the cold weather comes. For new home owners who might be new to furnace; a furnace helps to keep your home warm and comfortable in the winter. If your house or condo is over a decade old, you might notice the furnace technologies has changed. The newer model are more compact and energy efficient. “A new high efficiency furnace operates at a above 83% efficiency.” For that reason, you can save a lot of money in the long run. It is always wise to shop around and get at least three quotes from different furnace company in town. Lastly, ‘Comfortable Homes’ is offering a 5% discount on competitor’s quote at the moment. Don’t wait anymore! Get your house prepare and have a warm and comfortable winter this year!
The Spring and Fall are the Best Times to Contact Comfortable Home Systems.
Before the Summer and Winter Months are without a doubt the best time of the year to contact Comfortable Home Systems to service and maintain your air conditioning systems.
Why? Proper preventative maintenance will not only save you money but it will provide the assurance that when the temperatures get really hot or really cold outside, your unit will work efficiently to keep you and your family comfortable in your home.
In April and May, the wind, dust & pollen are usually at its highest levels. It is during this time that your outdoor unit, in particularly the compressor inside of it, works hard to collect all of that dust in and around it. The compressor helps pump refrigerant through your system so you can enjoy the cool and comfortable temperatures in your home. Also, when the coils that enclose the compressor get filled with dirt and/or debris, it can cause your compressor to falter or even fail. Having your system checked twice a year by a professionally trained service technician can help prevent replacing your unit.
The technicians at Comfortable Home Systems will clean-out the outdoor coils and eliminate any debris that happens to be around the unit.
It’s remarkable how often air conditioning and heating systems fail at the most challenging times. But the truth is… there is never a good time for your unit to fail. That’s why it’s important to service the unit on your time instead of fixing it on your technician’s time. Air conditioning and heating systems are not unlike any other product, the best way to maintain its efficiency and to maximize its life expectancy is to take excellent care of it. Don’t wait too long because inevitably your unit will fail when you’re having a party, or your spouse is out of town, or when your children are home sick. It’s getting hotter outside!
Don’t wait til it’s too late. Get your air conditioning system serviced today. Schedule your air conditioning maintenance by calling 780-458-0706 or contacting us online.
Did you know that most homeowners spend around 50% of their annual energy bill on heating and air conditioning? As we know, Edmonton has temperatures that can get pretty cold and also can have pretty warm summers! One simple way to reduce energy usage in your home is to install a programmable thermostat that automatically adjusts indoor temperature according to preset times and temperatures. Your air conditioning and heating expenses should reduce by more than 10% if the programmable thermostat is used properly.
Key features available on our best models are as follows:
For more information, checkout out our programmable thermostats.
Green wall Biofilter is a technique that use living material to capture and biologically reduce polutants from the air that circulate around the house. So how does green wall Bio-filters works? Well, it is similar to a water filter that we use to filter our water into clean water. The green wall filter out the lower quality air into clean air. it is a vertical hydroponic green wall that contains a range of specifically selected plants. These plants include ferns, mosses and a different types of flowering and foliage plants. “Air is constantly drawn through the green wall and the microbes activel degrade pollutants in the air into their benign constituents of water and carbon dioxide. The clean air then distribute thoughout your room by a mechaical ventilation system.”
Green wall is a new concept that integrated into a building or house’s air circulation system. It drawn air through the root system of the wall and filter out all the harmful stuff that polluted the air into fresh clean air in the interior. Having fresh air in your house can make your family healthier. This is one of the most simple and cost effective way that uses natural method of filtration in the market. Take a look and call our experts for more information.