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Pittsburgh, PA Comfortable Living Advice
Max C. Smith Company
Indoor air pollution is one of the top 5 environmental risks to public health. Most Americans spend nearly 95% of their time indoors, mostly in their homes. We want our customers to live comfortably with the air systems that we provide for them, and we offer the following tips to make your home not only a comfortable place to live, but a healthy one as well.
Things to Consider" Checklist
Should you repair or replace your existing equipment? Making a change could save you MONEY.
( ) Your equipment needs frequent repairs and your energy bills are going up. In addition to the rise in energy costs, the age and condition of your heating and cooling equipment may have caused it to become less efficient.
( ) Your furnace or boiler is more than 15 years old. Consider replacing your system with ENERGY STAR® qualified equipment. ENERGY STAR® has set high efficiency guidelines for heating equipment.
( ) Some of your rooms are too hot or too cold. Duct problems, inadequate air duct sealing or insulation could be the cause.
( ) Your home has humidity problems and/or excessive dust. Poorly operating or improperly sized equipment could be to blame. Leaky ductwork could be a cause and properly sealed ductwork could help.
( ) You leave your thermostat set at one constant temperature. You could be missing a great energy-saving opportunity by not having a new programmable thermostat.
Seven Things to Look for in a New Home Comfort System
1). Reliability - it is important to choose proven products from a reputable dealer;
2). Efficiency - Energy Star® labeled equipment, properly sized and installed, can save you up to 20% on your annual heating costs;
3). Quiet operation - look for technology and features that help keep operating sounds at a comfortable level;
4). Consistent temperatures - variable speed and/or two-stage equipment can give you the assurance of precise temperature control;
5). Balanced humidity - proper humidity levels in your home can make you feel more comfortable and can save you money;
6). Proper airflow - optimal air circulation can make you feel more comfortable. Choose a variable speed model; and
7). Healthy air - one of the best ways to combat indoor air pollution is to attach a high efficient air filter to your system.
SOURCE: www.energystar.gov
For more information, call Max C. Smith Company today at (724) 443-0200 or toll free (888) 443-3553, or browse our website for more information regarding our heating and air conditioning service. If you have any other comments, questions or concerns please e-mail us at wbimeal@maxcsmithcompany.com.
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