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ENERGY STAR Label: Symbol for Efficiency

Buying ENERGY STAR products saves money on utility bills and protects the environment. ENERGY STAR is a government-backed guarantee that the appliance you buy meets strict efficiency standards. That's a big plus for households with heating and cooling systems, which are big energy users.

The EPA says that if one in 10 households bought ENERGY STAR heating and cooling products, the change would keep 17 billion pounds of pollution out of the air.
ENERGY STAR products include thermostats, boilers, heat pumps and air conditioners, among other items. You pay a little more upfront, but can save thousands of dollars in utility bills over the service life of the product.

Homeowners can do their part to keep ENERGY STAR products running efficiently. Hire qualified professionals to size and install heating and cooling systems.



Industrial Fans Direct Tip: How to Maximize Your Evaporative Cooler

Here are some ideas on how you can maximize the benefits of your evaporative air cooler (swamp cooler):

  • First, read the manufacturer's instructions on setup, use, and care of your cooler.
  • Use evaporative coolers in arid environments.
  • Open a window. Closing up your home or building will create excess humidity, making your cooling system less efficient.
  • Operate your system during the hottest part of the day. Swamp coolers work best when the air is dry. The relative humidity should be less than 30 percent.
  • Keep the filter clean. Evaporative cooler filters absorb impurities, and you'll need to keep them clean in order for the system to work.

Clean, Maintain Heating and Cooling System

Plan to do cooling and heating system maintenance four times a year -- twice each winter and twice each summer. Keep this checklist handy for your routine maintenance:
* Inspect belts and blowers. Change worn-out belts. Oil blower bearings.
* Clean or replace filters. Some filters need to be cleaned monthly. Check your owner's manual for guidance.
* Clean and clear drains, traps and drip pans.
* Clean outdoor and indoor coils.

Industrial Fans Direct Tip: How Evaporative Humidifiers Work

The most common type of humidifier is the self-regulating evaporative humidifier. Here is how it works:

  • Water is held in a reservoir and filters into a basin.
  • A wicking filter absorbs the water.
  • A fan blows air through a wet filter.
  • Water evaporates as air passes through the filter.
  • The drier the environment, the better the humidifier works.
  • As humidity rises, the humidifier produces less water vapor.
Evaporative humidifiers can be used alone or with a heating/cooling system in a building or house.

ENERGY STAR Label: Symbol for Efficiency

Make your home more energy efficient, too. Seal and insulate ducts in attics and crawlspaces. Rooms will be less drafty and monthly energy costs will go down. Updating old cooling and heating equipment with ENERGY STAR products can save consumers up to 20 percent in energy costs yearly.

Industrial Fans Direct Tip: Exhaust Ventilation and Ductwork

If you're getting ready to install a house exhaust fan for bathroom or kitchen ventilation, here are some helpful tips on installation and ductwork:

  • First, read the manufacturer's instructions for the products you wish to install.
  • Follow safety precautions.
  • Before working with electricity, turn off the power at the service panel.
  • Make sure your ductwork is properly fitted. If you're using new ductwork, check for the right fit. Mismatched ductwork can change the static pressure load.
  • Buy metal ductwork for kitchen exhaust and use duct tape on the joints.
  • Avoid bends and turns in the ductwork. Aim for a straight path.
  • A 90-degree angle in ductwork equals approximately 10 linear feet. Keep ductwork as short as possible.
  • Replacing a fan with a new one is easy if you buy the same size to fit the existing opening.
  • If you're installing a new fan, you'll need to cut a hole in the ceiling. Make installation easy by using the existing ceiling light fixture. You can replace the light with a fan/light combo.
  • If you're unsure about installation, hire a professional to do the job right.

For all you need to install bathroom and kitchen ventilation, roof exhaust fans, and ceiling fans, go to www.industrialfansdirect.com .

Clean, Maintain Heating and Cooling System

Checking your thermostat should be part of regular heating system maintenance. The thermostat may need to be recalibrated annually. Call your service technician if you need help.

Industrial Fans Direct Tip: How Industrial Air Fans Improve Productivity and Profits

An industrial air fan doesn't just cool the air, it can boost your bottom line as well. Industrial air fans improve productivity and profits in a number of ways:

  • Heat and humidity can cause people to feel sluggish and irritable.
  • The right sized fan creates a wind-chill effect that cools the air.
  • Workers who stay cool during hot weather feel alert and focused. Alert, focused workers make fewer mistakes and suffer fewer on-the-job injuries.
  • Fans offer an affordable alternative to expensive A/C systems and energy costs.
  • Fans can be used with A/C to lower energy costs.
  • Cooling with fans can help operators stay in compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines for environmental and employee safety.
  • Lower production costs, higher production rates, lower worker's compensation claims, and fewer injuries equal higher profits.

'Smart' Technology Manages Large HVAC Systems

Control HVAC functions with computerized controls. These high tech systems allow for high-efficiency comfort, reduce service and operating costs, and are easy to use. The single-source system lets you monitor heating and cooling, lights, and fans.

'Smart' Technology Manages Large HVAC Systems

The new wave in HVAC technology are remote diagnostic and maintenance systems. HVACs increasingly are complex to run and manage, especially systems that cool and heat large buildings or complexes. HVAC breakdowns and repairs can be costly. Traditional repairs by a building's maintenance crew may be inadequate.

Imagine a day when HVACs are monitored and tested by computerized "smart" systems. That day has arrived, with high-rise buildings, large shopping malls, and super-sized complexes using "smart" technology to manage HVAC, security and fire services from a remote location. In the not-too-distant future, service technicians will use Web browsers and handheld devices in the field to help maintain, manage and repair HVAC systems.



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