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Does Your Air Conditioner Use R-22 Refrigerant

by on in Air Quality, Good Advice, Heating and Cooling

What type of refrigerant helps keep you cool? It’s probably labeled on your compressor – that big machine just outside your bedroom window – the one that makes all the noise! Why is that important, you ask? Read more below. Here’s where to find the label. Hopefully yours reads “410A”. Heating and cooling contractors who have […]

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The Return Air Chase – Misunderstood and Often Abused

by on in Air Quality, Attic Ventilation, Energy, Good Advice, Green Building, Heating and Cooling, Remodeling, Video

Indoor air and it’s quality depend on the design of the interconnected parts of your home; somewhat like the knee bone is connected to the hip bone. Air quality can suffer when there are poor connections or no connections within the return air system.

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SEE THESE Cool Ways to Save $ This Season

by on in Air Quality, Appliances, Efficiency, Energy, Energy Star, First Time Homeowner, Green Building, Heating and Cooling, New Home Construction, Sales and Marketing

Cool Ways to Save with ENERGY STAR infographic

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Indoor Air Quality

by on in 203K Consulting, 203K Contracting, Addtions, Air Quality, Efficiency, Flipped Homes, Good Advice, Green Building, Heating and Cooling

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2 Reasons Why Frost is Forming in My Attic?

by on in Air Quality, Attic Ventilation, Energy, Green Building, Heating and Cooling, Insulation

I got a call from a past inspection client this morning. He has a valid concern: frost forming and water dripping from his decking – inside his attic. The frost forming in his attic is basic building science. 1) Super cold temps (frigid air)  are present in your attic and mixing with 2) Warm moist air […]

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