Category: Energy Efficiency
Variable-Speed Furnaces Can Improve Home Efficiency
Are you in the market for a new furnace for your home in North County? If you’ve come across variable-speed furnace systems, you probably wonder whether the multistage, multispeed operation is worth the investment. At Sherlock Plumbing, Heating & Air, we highly recommend variable-speed furnaces for homeowners who want greater control over their monthly utility
The Importance of Coil Cleaning
As summer officially turns into fall we are reminded that we will soon feel the chill of autumn in the air. And, as we begin to shop for sweatshirts and sweaters in lieu of bathing suits and flip flops, we must also prepare our homes for the coming change in temperature. Swapping out summertime décor
High Ceilings: HVAC Pros and Cons
A home with vaulted or cathedral ceilings draws the eye upward and lets you show off beautiful craftsmanship and features like exposed beams, skylights, and chandeliers. But did you know that these high ceilings could affect your HVAC system and energy bills? Read on to learn more about the relationship between ceiling height and HVAC
Understanding Air Conditioner Efficiency Ratings
Shopping for a new central air conditioner lacking a familiarity with air conditioner ratings is like going hiking barefoot. You’re not going to get very far. Ratings that show the cooling efficiency of an air conditioning system (in effect, how well the system converts electricity into cooling) will help you get the right AC for your
Does Your Home Measure Up? Use This Yardstick For Your Own Energy Evaluation
Using an energy evaluation to determine how energy efficient your home is can help curb your monthly utility bills, and who doesn’t want that with the continued rise in energy costs. Did you know that you can find out how energy efficient your home is by comparing your home’s yearly energy use against other homes
How to Keep the Guest House Cool in Summer
Assuring guest house comfort for overnight visitors is entirely possible during the summer months by using your current HVAC system or using smaller, room-sized equipment. Today’s cooling products are energy efficient, easy to install and effective and designed for multiple situations. A Separate Building The easiest and most energy efficient way to cool
Ways Weather Can Affect Energy Bill
As any homeowner can attest, your energy bill is something you are constantly thinking about. The energy that we use at any given time and the costs involved experience a series of ups and downs with each season. But, how does weather affect your spending? How Summer Affects Your Energy Bill As the
HVAC Maintenance To-Dos for the End of Winter
After enduring months of harsh winter weather, chances are you’re ready to welcome warmer spring temperatures with open arms. However, your HVAC system might not be ready to handle the transition from heating to cooling just yet. Before your HVAC system can switch gears, you’ll need to take care of its end of winter maintenance. Here’s
Types and Locations for Insulation
Because heat energy is always trying to either escape your house or invade your house, adequate insulation is what’s required to keep heat where it is. In winter, holding heat energy inside is the goal; during summer, keeping heat outside is vital. Insulation retards the flow of heat energy in either direction, making the proper amount and
Why the Right HVAC Placement is Essential
Proper HVAC placement can improve the efficiency, operating costs and service life of an air conditioner. The A/C air handler including the evaporator coil and blower fan are located indoors, usually in a dedicated HVAC closet. The other half of a central AC comprises the condenser coil and fan as well as the system compressor. Its function is
