The Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency rating tells you how much value you get for every dollar spent on heating. Basically if you paid X dollars for oil or gas towards heating of your rooms, AFUE will tell you what fraction of the amount showed up in your rooms as...
Federal standards for heating and cooling equipment are changing. The new 2015 HVAC efficiency standards will affect you whether you live in Clawson, Troy, or any of the other towns that experience typical Michigan winters. Planning now for the 2015 HVAC efficiency...
Homeowners should be familiar with certain heating, ventilation and air conditioning or HVAC terms. Knowing the basics makes it easier to communicate with your contractor and ease replacement or repair. Here are some of the most important terms for systems,...
The U.S. District Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit recently accepted a joint settlement between the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and several groups, including the Heating, Air-conditioning, and Refrigeration Distributors International. The settlement comes as...
If you’re concerned about the new HVAC efficiency standards, you’re not alone. Efficiency minimums have been a source of confusion over recent months. The short answer is: We don’t know right now when and if the standards will be raised. The standard is currently...
