Category Archives: Ductwork

Does Your Ductwork Design Follow These 5 Tips? Get It Right the First Time

By Al Uchitel | Published: April 3, 2012

Ductwork design is crucial to maintaining optimal airflow in your home, and to maximizing the efficiency of your heating and cooling system. Improperly-installed ductwork can sabotage even the best HVAC

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Duct Returns Circulate Air — Don’t Let These 3 Mistakes Compromise Yours

By Al Uchitel | Published: March 29, 2012

Duct returns take air from within a room and deliver it back to the heating and cooling equipment where it is filtered and reconditioned. They are usually categorized as either

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3 Duct Sealing Steps That Boost Energy Savings

By Al Uchitel | Published: March 27, 2012

Ducts are used in a forced-air system to distribute air throughout your home. As such, your HVAC system is only as efficient as your ductwork. If you have leaks in

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Duct Efficiency: How To End High Energy Bills–Now

By Al Uchitel | Published: February 7, 2012

Heating and cooling systems require regular maintenance on ductwork to provide home comfort and energy savings. Performing a few simple repairs on your duct will extend the life of your

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Duct-Sealing Steps That Rule Over Energy Loss

By Al Uchitel | Published: November 1, 2011

Without proper duct sealing, you will continue to waste money on energy being used to condition air that will never make it into your living area. No matter how efficient your

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Seal Your Ducts, And You’ll Plug A Drain On Your Pocketbook

By Al Uchitel | Published: September 27, 2011

Even if you are meticulous about having your heating and cooling system regularly maintained, if you have leaks in your ducts, you will have leaks in your wallet. You could

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One Part Of Your House Too Cool? Another Part Too Warm? A Zoning System Keeps Everything Just Right

By Al Uchitel | Published: September 15, 2011

Many homeowners experience unwanted cold and warm patches throughout their home. Traditional air systems often face this problem due to the natural shortcomings of using one thermostat. Zoning systems, which

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Air-Sealing Strategies For Attics Give Greater Los Angeles Residents A Solid Plan For Efficiency

By Al Uchitel | Published: August 30, 2011

Leaky and poorly insulated attics can lead to a number of negative side-effects for Greater Los Angeles homeowners — less effective and less efficient HVAC operation, moisture damage and mold

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Home Advisor’s Steps For Energy Savings Give North Hollywood Homeowners Options

By Al Uchitel | Published: August 11, 2011

How would you like to keep more of your money each month, while at the same time protecting the environment and making your home more comfortable?

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Inspect Air Filters Carefully Next Time You Buy Using MERV

By Al Uchitel | Published: July 28, 2011

If you are a homeowner in the North Hollywood area and you’re looking for ways to improve the air quality in your home, you should start by replacing the air

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