For those who do not know, programmable thermostats are a thermostat designed to automatically adjust the temperature in your home based on programmed settings. This allows you to set a schedule for your units, delivering heated or cooled air only when you need it while saving you hundreds of dollars over the life of your … Continue Reading
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Tip Of The Week: Honeywell’s Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat
Want to save money and be able to manage your smart thermostat from your smartphone? Look no further than Honeywell’s Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat(RTH9580WF)! All you need is a Wi-Fi connection or access to the free app for your smartphone/tablet and you can manage your thermostat remotely to take advantage of the savings when you are away … Continue Reading
Tip of the Week: Fire Prevention Guide For HVAC Contractors
Did you know the NFPA says that roughly 50,000 home heating fires are reported every year in the United States? That’s approximately 16 percent of all annual home fires and with the heating season right around the corner, it’s important to teach homeowners how to avoid being a part of that 16 percent! HVAC contractors … Continue Reading
Product Preview: The Dwyer Series DM-2000 Differential Pressure Transmitter
Want a differential pressure transmitter that has a quick response, simple installation, and easy calibration checks? Look no further than the Dwyer series DM-200 Differential Pressure Transmitter! The Dwyer SERIES DM-2000 Differential Pressure Transmitter senses the pressure of air and compatible gases and sends a standard 4-20 mA output signal. The DM-2000 housing is specifically … Continue Reading
Technology Talk: Honeywell’s Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat
Want to be able to use your smartphone to manage your thermostat? Look no further than Honeywell’s Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat(RTH9580WF)! All you need is a Wi-Fi connection or access to the free app for your smartphone/tablet and you can manage your thermostat remotely to take advantage of the savings. Whether you want to raise your temperature when … Continue Reading
New Technology: Viconics New VT8600 Rooftop Unit, Heat Pump, and Indoor Air Quality Controller
Need a smart energy management controller? The Viconics VT8600 Room Controllers for Rooftop Units, Indoor Air Quality, and Heat Pump applications could be exactly what you are looking for. The VT8600 series network controllers are designed for new construction and retrofit projects. The controllers decrease project costs by reducing installation, configuration, and commission time. Featuring all … Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency: Schneider Electric’s Wiser Air Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat
Schneider Electric is continuing to find ways to help homeowners across the country save money by making their products more energy efficient. The Wiser Air Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat is one of Schneider’s products that demonstrate this completely. For those who do not know, programmable thermostats allow you to program adjustments of temperature in your home … Continue Reading
Product Preview: Fantech Serenity Solo Bath Fan Kit
Bathrooms tend to be small and filled with troublesome gases. May the gases be from shower steam or from, well, bathroom activities. Either way, there needs to be an effective way to remove these gases from your bathroom in place. Without an exhaust fan, unpleasant odors left behind by one occupant can linger around for the … Continue Reading
Tip Of The Week: Maintaining Healthy Airflow In Your Home
Restricted airflow can cause serious problems for a homeowner’s heating and cooling system. Without proper airflow throughout their system, their equipment can become overheated, stressed, and forced to consume excessive energy which may make the system unable to deliver the conditioned air they need in their home. Homeowners should check over their HVAC system monthly to ensure … Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency: Programmable Thermostat Tips For The Summer
Summer is here and if you have not already done so, now is the time to set your programmable thermostat to your summer temperature cooling schedule. Pre-setting your setback times will allow your thermostat to effortlessly adjust the temperature in your home as needed all summer long. For those who do not have a programmable thermostat, upgrading … Continue Reading