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Wednesday, April 25th, 2012
Carrier’s state-of-the-art web energy management solution, I-Vu controls, allows you to fully control your Carrier system from anywhere around the world using a standard web browser.
Benefits of the Carrier i-Vu Controls
- Compact: Compact and fully compatible with all Carrier Comfort Network (CCN) systems.
- Integration Capabilities: Integration capabilities allow you to manage the equipment that compliments.
- your Carrier system, such as lighting, variable speed drives, and boilers
- State-of-the-art Graphics: View system status easily through dynamic equipment graphics and floor plans.
- Enhanced Controls: Set and view schedules and energy setpoints using superb graphical controls.
- Up-to-date News: Stay connected with i-Vu’s powerful trending and alarming capabilities.
- Enhanced Security: Password-restricted access and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) with 128-bit encryption for security.
- Billing Capabilities: Built-in tenant override billing reports allow you to monitor, store, and bill tenants for after-hours energy usage.
With i-Vu, it’s simple to accomplish all of your essential building management functions!
Ask Fresh Air Concepts for a feature-rich demonstration today. With i-Vu controls, superior building performance and a complete Carrier energy management system solution are only a small step away!
If you have any questions about Energy Management and i-Vu, please contact Fresh Air Concepts by calling 1-800-708-4FAC or click here today!
Fresh Air Concept’s mission is simple… “To Be Your HVAC Contractor of Choice for All of Your Maryland Indoor Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification Quality Needs”
We specialize in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification in both residential and commercial applications for the Maryland Area.
Superior customer service is and always will be our #1 priority. Fresh Air Concepts promises to provide you with highly qualified and professional, heating, air Conditioning, and air purification technicians. And remember, we are an award winning, factory authorized Carrier dealer!
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Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011
Selecting the right heating fuel and system for your home is not an easy choice. You must take several factors into account, including:
Fuel Availability: This is often dependent on your location. In this area of the United States – the Northeast – your choices are typically oil or electricity, although natural gas is becoming increasingly popular. But there are still other options available as well, including solar energy, propane, wood, and pellet fuels.
Fuel Cost: Perhaps the best way to evaluate your heating options is to look at cost. Find out what makes the most sense for you, your home, and most importantly your budget! Consult with FRESH AIR CONCEPTS to get a better understanding.
Environmental Impact: While this is not a critical aspect for everyone when it comes to choosing the right fuel for his or her home, it is becoming an increasingly popular topic. Did you know that you most likely produce more greenhouse gases by heating and cooling your home than you do when you drive? Well, it does. But there are certain heating methods that produce far less greenhouse gases.
Some of your greenest and most efficient options include:
- Natural gas
- Oil
- Propane
- Wood
- Pellets
But the king of environmentally friendly heating is solar energy, which produces absolutely no pollution (though it is fairly expensive).
Heating Efficiency: What good is finding a relatively cheap fuel if you are using an in-efficient system? So, in the end, it comes down to your HVAC system. To determine the efficiency of your current system, you must measure how well the appliance turns fuel into useful heat. Once again, you will need to consult your FRESH AIR CONCEPTS. Have a FRESH AIR CONCEPTS expert examine your current HVAC system. If it is outdated and inefficient you may want consider replacing it with a newer, more efficient HVAC unit.
If a new heating and air conditioning system is what you need, Fresh Air Concepts can provide you with the knowledge and expertise to design a system unique to you…one that is within your budget and will maximize your energy savings. Our in house, state of the art automated sheet metal facility allows us to customize your heating and cooling – system, from the smallest residential to full scale commercial applications.
Whether you are in need of a service, regular maintenance or replacing your existing system, Fresh Air Concepts is your complete HVAC Company. Fresh Air Concepts services all makes and models of heating and air conditioning equipment.
If you have any questions or if you would like to schedule your free in-home consultation, please contact Fresh Air Concepts by calling 1-800-708-4FAC or click here today!
Fresh Air Concepts specializes in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification in both residential and commercial applications for the Maryland Area.
Superior customer service is and always will be our #1 priority. Fresh Air Concepts promises to provide you with highly qualified and professional, heating, air Conditioning, and air purification technicians. And remember, we are an award winning, factory authorized Carrier dealer!
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Friday, October 14th, 2011
Want a better way to heat and cool your home? Well, why not tap into the natural power of the Earth?
Before you leave this blog thinking we have gone mad, consider this: geothermal heat pumps tap into the constant temperature of the Earth (below the surface the temperature remains in the low 50 °F range throughout the year) to provide efficient heating and cooling for your home. They operate by extracting heat energy from the Earth in the winter and adding it to the building using a water-source heat pump. In the summer, the process is reversed. Heat is extracted from your home and filtered back into the Earth.
Pretty cool, huh?
But you are probably thinking, “That’s great, but what makes this any better than my good old heat pump I have now?”
Well, geothermal heat pumps have several benefits, including:
• Energy efficient
• Geothermal heat pump systems eliminate the need for boilers, cooling towers etc.
• The ground provides a nearly constant temperature source of BTU’s for efficient heating and serves as a sink for BTU’s for efficient cooling.
• Low Operating Cost
• No Required Exposed Outdoor Equipment
• Level Seasonal Electric Demand
• No On-Site Combustion
• Long Life Expectancy
• Low Cost Integrated Water Heating
• Simplicity
• Low Maintenance
• No Supplemental Heat Required
• Low Environmental Impact
A new geothermal heat pump is not a perfect fit for every home. So to see if your house could benefit from an energy efficient GHP, please contact Fresh Air Concepts by calling 1-800-708-4FAC or click here today!
Fresh Air Concepts specializes in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification in both residential and commercial applications for the Maryland Area.
Superior customer service is and always will be our #1 priority. Fresh Air Concepts promises to provide you with highly qualified, HVAC, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification professional and safe technicians.
Make sure to check us out on Facebook and Twitter as well!
Sources:
Geothermal Heat Pumps NYSerda.org
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Friday, October 7th, 2011
Did you know that your house is actually an interconnected system of components, each working together to affect heating and cooling, moisture, drafts, indoor air quality, humidity, and ultimately energy efficiency? The building envelope (shell), heating and air conditioning equipment (HVAC), and even you, the occupants, all work together to either create an environment of perfect (or near perfect) equilibrium or a home whose components are always in constant competition. If one system does not function properly or efficiently, it can affect the entire system.
The key, in this instance, is to get to the heart of the problem. Simply treating the symptoms without knowing the real culprit behind it can actually make the problem worse or create new problems. Properly diagnosing and fixing the root cause is tricky and requires a house-as-a-system approach based on building science.
This is where BPR certified professionals and accredited contracting companies come in. They are trained to conduct comprehensive whole-house assessments to find the cause of the problem(s). They will then offer suggestions on how to improve upon your home’s performance to restore that ever-important balance and energy efficiency.
For more information or to schedule a whole-home assessment, please contact Fresh Air Concepts by calling 1-800-708-4FAC or click here today!
Fresh Air Concepts specializes in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification in both residential and commercial applications for the Maryland Area.
Superior customer service is and always will be our #1 priority. Fresh Air Concepts promises to provide you with highly qualified, HVAC, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification professional and safe technicians.
Make sure to check us out on Facebook and Twitter as well!
Sources:
Your House is a System BPI.org
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Friday, September 30th, 2011
When it comes to sustainable buildings, USBG and LEED rating systems are not the only important accreditation outlets. The Building Performance Institute (BPI) focuses on another important aspect of greener living – the energy use of existing American homes. BPI helps to identify issues – air infiltration, poor insulation, air gaps, etc. – that make homes less energy efficient.
Every home is made up of a series of interconnected systems. By changing just one element, such as replacing the HVAC system, you affect every subsequent system. As homeowners attempt to fix these problems themselves, they may compromise their home’s entire energy performance without realizing it.
BPI set a series of standards for professionals to be able to identify these problems, perform comprehensive standardized energy evaluations, and perform retrofits to remedy those problems. These standards require technicians to be certified to perform hands-on evaluations of homes, involving the examination of all openings in the building’s envelope, sealing gaps created by structural shrinkage or homeowner renovations, checking that insulation is properly installed, and making sure that proper heating and cooling systems are being used. With a strong emphasis on documentation, BPI standards also help verify that existing ASHRAE and EPA standards are being met.
BPI standards additionally cover Carbon Monoxide, asbestos, mold, and electrical wiring issues, and require OSHA guidelines to be followed.
If you have any questions, please contact Fresh Air Concepts by calling 1-800-708-4FAC or click here today!
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Sources:
What is this BPI thing? Examiner.com
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Friday, September 23rd, 2011
Homes are not designed to be airtight. They need to breathe. However, some homes allow too much air in from the outdoors or lose air too quickly from inside. The result is drafty rooms, high utility bills, dirty or leaky ducts, and a large carbon footprint. But there is nothing you can do about that, right?
Wrong.
A professional home energy audit can help diagnose your energy issues and help you form a plan to fix any problem areas, saving you 5% to 30% annually on your energy bills. To put that into an actual dollar amount, if you follow the recommendations of the auditor, you are looking at a savings of about $660 on average (based on an energy bill of $2,200 annually).
While you can perform a do-it-yourself energy audit by holding a lit candle to windows, doors, and electrical outlets to see if a draft blows the flame, the results will be little more than an educated guess. Is the flame blowing around your window because you need new windows or because you need to insulate your existing window frames? This is why it is normally best to trust a professional energy auditor.
Pro audits give you access to high-tech tools that can pinpoint the exact cause and location of your problems – duct leaks, gas leaks, draft direction, etc. There are two types of professional energy audits. You can opt for either a visual inspection or a diagnostic inspection. The latter includes visual work, but also employs several devices to pinpoint air leaks.
• Blower door tests use high-powered fans to depressurize a home so that a technician can measure draft levels.
• Thermal or infrared scanning measures surface temperature variations along walls to spot exact locations of air leaks or insulation lapses.
• Smoke puffers release a form of “dust” during a blower door test to reveal the direction drafts are blowing.
• Duct blasters inject and measure air pressure, air flow, and leakage in ducts.
• Gas leak detection devices help assess indoor air quality.
A technician should be able to tell you how much total air leakage exists in your home, where it comes from, and how best to address it.
So if you think you could benefit from a Professional Home Energy Audit, please contact Fresh Air Concepts by calling 1-800-708-4FAC or click here today!
Sources:
Professional Energy Audits HouseLogic.com
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Friday, September 16th, 2011
A home generator can be a very useful tool, especially in areas known for heavy storm activity. When power is lost, your generator will kick in and save you from a night (or possibly days) without electricity. A backup generator not only ensures your home will have power when your neighbors are left in the dark, but it also gives you peace of mind.
But are home generators worth the expense? This article from Financial Web breaks down the debate. Do the benefits of a backup home generator make up for their high price tags?
Home generators cost around $4,000 for the initial purchase and installation. Other than that, you will only have to worry about maintenance and fuel costs. Annual maintenance simply entails an inexpensive oil change and the occasional inspection, while fuel costs depend on the area in which you live and the type of fuel you use – propane or natural gas.
Many of the financial benefits home generators provide center around the expenses they prevent. When connected to a home standby generator, sump pumps keep operating in a severe rainstorm, preventing flooding damage; freezers and refrigerators continue running so your food doesn’t thaw or spoil; and furnace blowers, air conditioners and well pumps continue to keep your house habitable, allowing you to wait out an extended outage in your home rather than paying for a hotel or motel.
Plus a home generator will increase the value of your home.
So if you think a backup generator sounds like a wise investment for you and your home, contact Fresh Air Concepts can help. Call 1-800-708-4FAC or click here today!
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Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
It’s not too early to think about the winter heating season. It will be here before you know it. Call Fresh Air Concepts now to schedule a full diagnostic review of your heating system to ensure it’s trouble free operation this winter. We are offering a pre-season special, only $69.95 per system, now through October 31st. Give us a call today at 1 800 708 4fac or visit us on the web at 4fac.com
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Friday, September 9th, 2011
Hurricane Irene left many without power, some for upwards of six or seven days. Homeowners were forced to sit in their dark, powerless homes and simply wonder when power might be restored.
While a candle-lit dinner is nice from time to time, it is not something you want to be forced to endure for several days at a time. If only there were a better solution…
There is.
By installing a standby generator, you can be assured that you will not be left powerless in the wake of the next natural disaster to hit the Maryland area. Hospitals, emergency services and large corporations have been using back-up power for decades to keep functioning when disaster strikes. Don’t you deserve the same type of convenience and peace of mind in your home?
Without power to run your essential appliances, you can be assured that your food will spoil and, depending on the time of year, your pipes may even freeze and burst.
With a standby generator, you never have to worry about those inconveniences. As soon as the power goes out, your standby generator goes to work, providing a smooth transition with little interruption.
The price of a standby generator ranges from just under $2000 (for a 7kW model) to just under $11,000 (for a 45kW model).
So don’t be left in the dark. Have a standby generator installed in your home at your earliest convenience and be prepared for the next natural disaster to hit the area.
If you have any questions, Fresh Air Concepts can help. Call 1-800-708-4FAC or click here today!
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Friday, September 2nd, 2011
If you are a homeowner, you know just how hard it is to improve your home’s indoor air quality. Pet dander, dust mites, dirt and other debris can cause allergies, labored breathing and other respiratory problems.
How can you properly filter pollutants from your home?
This article from HGTVPro.com can help. It describes the newest trend in home air purification – whole home cleaning systems, which can be incorporated into most HVAC systems.
Perhaps the most economical option, the electrostatic recessed air cleaner, is designed to be low profile, mimicking the look of a register vent. It is concealed within a return air box and installed inconspicuously in a ceiling or a wall. As air passes through the return vent, pollutants are trapped and filtered by the polarizing process in the core and an activated carbon filter.
These cleaners are easy to maintain, requiring a simple cleaning and filter replacement every 30-60 days.
Higher-end electrostatic air cleaning systems tie directly into your home’s HVAC system, mounted between the air handler and return duct. These air cleaners use a combination of electrostatic polarization and High Efficiency Particle Arresting (HEPA) or MERV filters, and can remove particles from the air as small as 0.3 microns. But, unlike the electrostatic recessed air cleaner, these units do produce a small amount of ozone.
Your third choice, also a higher-end system, is the HEPA air purifier. These units are not associated with the HVAC system and use pleated HEPA filters to trap particles, along with a fan to pull air through the filter. And like the electrostatic recessed air cleaner, the HEPA air purifier does not produce ozone.
For more detailed information, it is best to contact your local heating and air conditioning specialist. They will be able to recommend the right system to fit your needs and your budget.
If you have any questions, Fresh Air Concepts can help. Call 1-800-708-4FAC or click here today!
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