Monday, November 25, 2013
Too dry in the winter?
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Allergies
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Air Filter
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Energy Efficient
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Replacing Your Air Conditioning Unit
Replacing an Old, Inefficient Air Conditioner will Save Money and Make Your Home More Comfortable.
Along with providing comprehensive whole-house energy upgrades, we can take care of specific, beneficial home improvements like replacing your current air conditioner with an energy-efficient model that's properly sized for your house. Before that happens, we'll evaluate which system will work best for your property, a decision that's based on factors such as your home's size, age, number of rooms, and current cooling costs.
Replacing an old air conditioner with a modern, high-efficiency air conditioner can save your home a lot on cooling costs as well as make your home more comfortable. The Federal Dept. of Energy estimates that modern high efficiency air conditioners use 30-50% less energy to produce the same cooling as air conditioners from the 1970s. Even air conditioners that are a 10 years old can be 20-40% more inefficient than a modern one. If you have bought an older home, replacing that old air conditioner can save hundreds and thousands of dollars over the time you are living in the home.
Call us today and let us help you decide if a new Air Conditioning Unit is right for you.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Importance of Air Quality
Friday, May 3, 2013
Spring is Allergy Season
Spring is allergy season. While many people seek medical assistance in dealing with allergy symptoms, simply maintaining good indoor air quality in your home is a key to reducing the impact of airborne pollutants that produce respiratory discomfort. We have many ways you can improve your health. Here are some tips for improving the indoor air quality of your home:
Install a whole-home air purification / filtration system in tandem with your heating and cooling systems.
Thoroughly clean and disinfect all surfaces in the home, including floors, carpeting and upholstered furniture which can retain allergens even after vacuuming.
Purchase a high-quality vacuum cleaner. This can make a world of difference in keeping dust, pollen and mites at bay.
The U.S. Department of Environmental Protection recommends keeping indoor humidity levels below 50 percent to reduce the effects of airborne allergens. Homes with evaporative cooling during the Monsoon season see indoor humidity in excess of 70%, which causes airborne and surface allergens to flourish. Consider using Air Conditioning especially during these times.
Change or clean air conditioning and heating filters frequently, and perform recommended maintenance on your system.
Call us today for more tips!
Friday, April 12, 2013
Here's a Spring Quick Tip
Check your filter every month, especially during months of heavy usage (winter and summer). If the filter looks dirty after a month, change it. At a minimum, change the filter every 3 months. A dirty filter will slow down air flow and make the system work harder to keep your home warm or cool — wasting energy. A clean filter will also prevent dust and dirt from building up in the system — leading to expensive maintenance and/or early system failure.
Friday, March 22, 2013
March is a Time for Madness
Friday, March 8, 2013
March is the Time to Think Green
We all look around our homes and can identify endless home improvement opportunities. But today with energy costs at an all-time high and continuing to increase, investing in home energy efficiency can really pay off.
For example, replacing a 10-15 year old furnace & air conditioner and making sure that the ductwork is sealed properly, can reduce your heating and cooling cost by over 50% and depending upon home construction and climate zone, installing energy efficient high-performance windows can save $300-400 a year.
The average U.S. household spends approximately $2,200 per year on energy -- nearly half of which goes to heating and cooling, according to Energy Star and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Of the rest, about 14 percent goes to heating water, 12 percent to lighting and 13 percent for appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, dryers and dishwashers.
By replacing your appliances and light bulbs you can save even more in your home. And in 2013 there maybe more tax incentives.
So this month isn’t it time to think green?
Friday, February 22, 2013
Pollution More of a Problem
- Artificially scented beauty and personal care products and candles
- Cleaning products made from synthetic chemicals
- Air fresheners (which only add more chemicals to cover up smells)
- Plastics
- Pesticides
- Synthetic fibers, fabrics and materials, as well as added toxins like flame retardants and stain resistant chemicals in carpets, clothes and furnishings
- Building materials and furnishings made from formaldehyde and other toxins
Thursday, February 7, 2013
NARROWS HEATING & A/C IS COMMITTED TO USING PRODUCTS ASSEMBLED IN AMERICA
By assembling their products in America, Trane maintains its position as an industry leader in quality and reliability while showcasing its commitment to building a stronger America.
Benefits of assembling products in America:
Jobs - Above all else, when you buy American you save or create AMERICAN JOBS! These are the jobs that are at the foundation of our economy, and have unfortunately been moving overseas, but by buying American you can help to reverse that trend. For every manufacturing job there are FIVE additional jobs created. Do the math. Dollar for dollar it is a great investment in this amazing country!
Environmental - Many of the top countries where our goods come from have little or no regulations to protect the environment, and the manufacturers have no regard for the earth and they pollute and abuse the soil, air, and the water. When you buy American you know there are regulations in place to protect the environment so our children can appreciate this beautiful country as much as we do.
Conservation - When buying products that are produced overseas built into the price is the cost of shipping that product all the way from that country to the United States, usually crossing the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean. This wastes an extremely large amount of petroleum and produces unnecessary emissions into the atmosphere.
Domino Effect - When you buy American that money stays in the United States. That money goes to pay the wage of many people that are directly or indirectly responsible for creating your product. Each of them in turn spends this money on goods (hopefully American made) and services, and the cycle continues. The more you buy American, the more the economy is stimulated, and the more jobs are created. Plus, American workers pay taxes on wages earned in America.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
The Groundhog Has Spoken- SPRING IS CLOSER THAN YOU THINK!
Friday, February 1, 2013
Heat Pumps
Thursday, January 31, 2013
NARROWS HEATING & A/C PARTNERS WITH THE PUGET SOUND CLEAN AIR AGENCY'S WOOD STOVE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
NARROWS HEATING AND A/C IS COMMITTED TO INCREASING AIR QUALITY IN THE PIERCE COUNTY AREA.
- 95% GAS FURNACE
- HEAT PUMP SYSTEM
- DUCTLESS HEAT PUMP SYSTEM
- FIREPLACE INSERT
LEAVE YOUR OLD
FLAME BEHIND !
Enroll today
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Move on to cleaner heat
- “Recycling Buy-Back” Receive up to $350 for the removal and recycling of eligible wood-burning devices.
- Bring your old, but working, wood stove or fireplace insert to a recycling event and receive a $350 reward.
- Schedule us to come and get your working wood stove or fireplace insert and receive a $200 reward.
- “Replacement Drawing” Enter a random drawing to ‘win’ discounts towards a clean heating replacement for your installed, old wood burning device. Discount values of $1,000, $1,500 or full-cost* of the replacement will be awarded. The next drawing will be held in February 22. Enroll by Feb. 20 to be entered.
You may be eligible for a FREE heating replacement.
Residents meeting low-income qualifications and having an installed, eligible wood stove or fireplace insert can receive a FREE* heating replacement, and can skip the drawing.
- Live in the Tacoma-Pierce County Smoke Reduction Zone. See map.
- Have an installed, uncertified or pre-1995 wood stove or fireplace insert (not an open-hearth fireplace) to be eligible for the replacement discount. Also eligible for replacement are a wood-burning furnace; free-standing, manufactured wood-burning fireplace; or coal-burning device - OR -
- Have an installed or uninstalled but working wood stove or insert to be eligible for the recycling buy-back reward. Also eligible for recycling are a wood-burning furnace; free-standing, manufactured wood-burning fireplace; and coal-burning device. Indoor trash burners and indoor barrel stoves are eligible for a $100 recycling reward.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
80% FURNACES TO REMAIN LEGAL TO INSTALL
https://www.acca.org/archives/news-and-media/news-room/press-releases/8232
In a settlement filed late Friday afternoon, the Department of Energy (DOE) has agreed to withdraw the pending minimum energy conservation standards that include regional standards for residential non-weatherized and mobile home gas furnaces.The term “non-weatherized furnace” is used to define furnaces that are designed to be placed indoors.
According to the terms of the settlement, portions of the June 27, 2011 Direct Final Rule setting the minimum AFUE standards for residential non-weatherized and mobile home gas furnaces at 90% in the Northern region and 80% in the Southeastern and Southwestern regions is vacated, along with the pending May 1, 2013 compliance date.
Pending the Court's acceptance of this settlement, non-condensing furnaces remain legal to install in all states until further notice.
The DOE also agrees that it will initiate a new rulemaking for minimum energy conservation standards for residential furnaces and allow stakeholders the opportunity to comment.
The portions of the Direct Final Rule setting new minimum energy efficiency standards for central air conditioners and heat pumps, including any regional standards, remain in place, along with the January 1, 2015, compliance date.
On December 23, 2011, the American Public Gas Association (APGA) challenged the Direct Final Rule in a suit brought in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. Last year ACCA joined the case as an Intervenor aligning with the APGA. Should the settlement agreement be accepted by the Court, this case would be resolved.
More details and analysis of this settlement will be forthcoming once it is accepted by the Court.