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Heating and Cooling Car Seats By Betty Stephens Air Conditioned Seats A standard model for air-conditioned seats, developed by scientists at the Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), works like this: The fabric of the car seat is a porous mesh, so air can flow through it. Multiple fans inside the seat produce […]
Steam Humidifiers By Betty Stephens When the air in the house is dry, a Steam Humidifier is the optimum solution. It heats water to produce steam, dispersing moistened air evenly throughout the house to make the air more comfortable. The humidifiers maintain optimal comfort during heating seasons by minimizing problems associated with dry air. It […]
Lowes’ Nest Thermostat By Betty Stephens The Nest Learning Thermostat goes beyond this simple temperature detection to make a real impact in your HVAC energy consumption. A thermostat controls almost half one’s energy bill more than TVs, computers, appliances and lighting combined, but a lot of that energy is wasted. A properly programmed thermostat can […]
Split Ductless Systems By Betty Stephens A ductless air conditioner, also called a mini-split system, has two major components: a unit mounted on an inside wall that delivers cool air to the room and a unit mounted on the outside of the house. A pair of refrigerant lines that runs between the two systems one […]
Back-up Generators By Betty Stephens A back-up generator is a back-up electrical system that operates automatically Within seconds of a utility outage an automatic transfer switch senses the power loss, commands the generator to start and then transfers the electrical load to the generator. The back-up generator begins supplying power to the circuits. After utility […]
Idle Air By Betty Stephens IdleAir provides America’s hard-working long-haul truck drivers an alternative to idling their engines during rest periods. IdleAir service allows truck drivers to turn off their diesel engines and APU’s and still enjoy heating, cooling, standard electric inside and outside the cab, Satellite TV, internet, and many of the comforts of […]
Air Duct Cleaning By Betty Stephens Top Benefits of HVAC Cleaning The reason for consumers is that “if the ducts look dirty, they probably are,” and that dirty HVAC systems should be inspected by a reputable, certified HVAC professional. The most important reasons homeowners choose to have their air ducts cleaned are: 1. Indoor Air […]
Race Car Drivers Keep Cool By Betty Stephens Race car drivers face cockpit temperatures that can reach 140 degrees. They must be concerned with dehydration and heat exhaustion. Some drives complain of weight loss during a race of over four pounds. Heat exhaustion is an issue in racing it can cause death. Safety and Health […]
The Mister By Betty Stephens Through evaporative cooling The Mister pre-cools the air entering the AC unit, improving its efficiency and cooling capacity. The amount of electricity needed to cool a home is decreased, which saves money. The Mister is an evaporation unit that helps cool air before it goes into the air conditioner unit. […]
New Thermostat Law - Pro and Con By Betty Stephens The Law Burglar and fire alarm technology has evolved towards an integrated system model, whereby a consumer can use a burglar or fire alarm panel to adjust not only an alarm but also thermostats, lighting, locks, and window treatments. The thermostat component of this new […]
Home Advisors By Betty Stephens of Quest Media Home Advisor was formerly known as Service Magic. Service Magic a 13-year-old company with $205 million in annual revenue officially relaunched as HomeAdvisor. Home Advisors connects service professionals with consumers seeking help with home improvement and repair projects. They help home owners find trusted home improvement contractors. […]