The Evolution of Heating Homes In the old days, way before a duct leakage test was required, central heat consisted of a large furnace centrally located in the basement. Hot air naturally rose to heat the living space above. As cool air sank it was returned to the furnace to be reheated again. Later furnaces…
New Doors North Smithfield,R.I. Watch the Energy Geeks team perform an energy efficient door install at a basement bulkhead in North Smithfield, Rhode Island. Learn more about Energy Efficient Exterior Doors.
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Why do I have mold in my home? Mold is everywhere outdoors in the natural environment. It serves to breakdown organic matter such as trees and other vegetation in nature. Indoor mold growth is something that should be avoided however. Mold reproduces by tiny spores that are present in both indoor and outdoor air. Indoor…
Duct Leakage Testing – in Rhode Island / Massachusetts Author: Ed Beauchemin Because of our relatively cold winters and hot summers, home design in Rhode Island & Massachusetts, requires planning and attention to detail so that energy efficiency goals can be easily met. Here we discuss some of the benefits of locating ductwork within the…