Tag: Electricity

How Your HVAC System Uses Electricity

While not every HVAC system in your Portland home requires electricity, many of them do. Your air conditioner , electric furnace or water heater and ventilation system all need access to the central power line. So what does that mean for your...

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“about 20-30 Percent Of The Air That Moves Through A Duct System Is Lost Due To Leaks, Holes, And Poorly Connected Ducts. When The Ducts Are In An Unconditioned Space, The Result Is Higher Utility Bills And Difficulty Keeping The House Comfortable, No Matter Where The Thermostat Is Set.” In High Humidity Areas, Duct Leakage Into Unconditioned Space Also Results In Increased Humidity In The Home… ”that Cold Clammy Feeling And Wet Dog Smell.” In Cold Climates, Duct Leakage To Unconditioned Areas Lowers The Humidity In The Home Making It Feel Cooler And Adding Some Excitement Through Unexpected Sparking Static Electricity. | Kitchener ON

Are there other benefits to duct upgrades and repairs? For many existing homes, there will many benefits that come with an upgraded ducting system, such as… Improved indoor air quality Enhanced health Lower utility bills Improved humidity...

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