Check out this excellent interactive guide about heat pumps and multi-stage furnaces from Trane. The heat pump guide will calculate how much auxiliary back-up heat from heat strips or a dual-fuel system is required for your selected location in Alabama. You can also learn more about heat pump balance point, energy efficiency, and humidity control, too.… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Heating & Cooling
How to Manage Indoor Humidity Without a De-humidifier
High indoor humidity is a comfort problem that can soon cause an unhealthy indoor environment. According to the Florida Solar Energy Center, mold and mildew can form over just a few days when conditions are right. The best indoor relative humidity is 45% to 55%. Unfortunately, most heating and cooling systems are not designed to… Continue Reading
Home Heating Bills Spike as Temperatures Plunge Across Alabama
The Tennessee Valley Authority is asking consumers to reduce electric demand as arctic cold frosts Alabama, stretching the utility’s capacity to meet demand. They are asking homeowners to reduce indoor temperatures in homes with heat pump systems by setting thermostats to 68 degrees or less. A low 14 degrees was recorded Friday morning at Birmingham… Continue Reading
Home Heating 101 Visual Guide by US Dept. of Energy
Check out this helpful infographic on home how home heating works with simple tips for correct operation to stay warm and reduce operating cost. Continue Reading