In California, a NEW room air conditioner will save you more than $100 each year in energy costs compared to an old, 1970s-era room AC. * Save energy. A new ENERGY STAR qualified room air conditioner uses 10% less energy than models that meet the minimum federal standard. This could mean a savings of $20 [...]
Archive of entries posted on November 2010
Myths and Facts about HVAC Maintenance
MYTH: My new construction warranty will take care of my HVAC equipment. FACT: New construction warranty covers defects in material and installation only. Air filter changes, fan belt inspections and changes, and lubrication are the owner’s responsibility. Waiting for the end of the warranty period could cause damage to the equipment or lead to [...]
Interesting Refrigerator Facts
Fridge Fact: A refrigerator typically accounts for around 10% of a home’s power bill. About 1/3 of a refrigerator’s cold air can escape when the door is open, which is why a closed door keeps energy costs down. So does using energy-efficient appliances: an ENERGY STAR refrigerator uses less power than a 75-watt [...]
What Are Microwaves?
Microwaves are a form of electromagnetic radiation. Electromagnetic radiation is the flow of photons through space in the form of electric and magnetic fields. Photons are packages of energy. Microwaves are very short radio waves that travel in an invisible circular motion through the air. Microwaves go faster than television waves but slower than infrared [...]