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Perforated radiant barriers enhance attic insulation in cold climates

Placing perforated radiant barriers directly on top of attic insulation in mixed and cold climates improves the thermal performance of insulation. Radiant barriers reduce heat loss caused by convective looping and wind washing which insulation alone may be susceptible to. Radiant heat transfer Everything with a temperature greater than 0oK emits radiant heat. Radiant heat […]

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How to install blown-in attic insulation

Roof & Attic / Clayton Auger

Adding more insulation in your attic is an easy way to make your home more energy efficient as well as reduce the cost of your utility bills. How attic insulation works Attic insulation reduces heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer by providing a barrier between the attic space and the

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Stop losing heat up your fireplace chimney

Fireplace / Clayton Auger

This article explains how to install a top sealing damper on a wood burning fireplace chimney to increase energy efficiency as well as lower utility bills. Chimneys naturally exhaust air in an upward movement from the fireplace to the outdoors. This air draft exhausts heat and smoke while you are using your fireplace. Unfortunately, conditioned

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Energy efficient heat pump dryer

Appliance / Clayton Auger

This article explains how replacing a conventional electric clothes dryer with a heat pump dryer will considerably reduce energy consumption as well as energy bills. Conventional electric dryers are wasteful: Conventional electric dryers use a large electric heating element to warm the air used to dry laundry. Conditioned air from the building enters the dryer

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Refrigerator condenser coil cleaning increases efficiency

Appliance / Clayton Auger

Most homeowners commonly overlook refrigerator routine maintenance. They don’t realize there is more to routine maintenance than periodically cleaning the refrigerator’s interior to prevent bad odors. Refrigerator condenser coil cleaning maintains the energy efficiency ratings as well as prolongs the life expectancy of the refrigerator. The condenser coil is located either underneath or behind the

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Dimming LED Lights

Lighting & Electronics / Clayton Auger

Dimming LED lights allows you to control light output levels to create an ambiance suitable for the occasion. Low levels of light may be desirable to set the mood for movie nights, or to create a relaxing environment before going to bed. Incandescent lights are simple and effective too dim; however, they are not energy

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How to set up a Nest Thermostat with a whole house dehumidifier

HVAC / Clayton Auger

A Nest thermostat can be set up with a whole house dehumidifier to control relative humidity levels within the home. This article includes drawings and electrical wiring diagrams explaining how to set up and wire a Nest thermostat, whole house dehumidifier and air handler. The benefits of controlling your home’s relative humidity relating to comfort

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How to set up a Nest Thermostat with a humidifier

HVAC / Clayton Auger

A Nest thermostat can also function as a humidistat to control your home’s relative humidity. This article includes drawings and electrical wiring diagrams explaining how to set up and wire a Nest thermostat, humidifier and furnace. The benefits of controlling your home’s relative humidity relating to comfort and energy savings will also be reviewed. Buildings

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