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 The newest form of thermostat learns From your bad habits  The Nest is the latest and very interesting innovation for your home heating and air conditioning system and is pretty darn smart. The Nest is likened to Apple's products by many that have reviewed it so far and comes away with a very simple visual appeal and simplicity in operation much like Apple's products. But this is not your ordinary thermostat because this one learns your bad habits. We all have bad habits, do we not? |
 Nano-Materials cooked in microwaves could be the future of HVAC  The concept that is leading to this incredible breakthrough is the idea of actually contaminating nano-structured thermoelectric materials with very small amounts of sulfur and cooking them in a microwave. The researchers are reported to have used a simple kitchen microwave oven to cook their samples. The resulting cooked or more accurately "doped" nano-materials are then formed from a powder into pea sized.... |
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 Water Misting air conditioner's coil can reduce energy use but at what cost  There are several products on the market that use different methods of applying water to the surface of the condensing coil on an air conditioning unit and the bottom line on energy savings is that they will save energy by increasing the efficiency of the refrigerant condensing or heat removal process. However, there are a couple of draw backs from using one of these... |
 Greening your Heating and Cooling with Solar Technologies  Solar Heating and Cooling systems have been around for a long time, their use in Europe and other countries is wide spread in comparison to the United States. The U.S. has taken a long time to adopt these technologies but the trends are on the increase. Solar heating and cooling systems have a relatively high initial cost when compared to more conventional methods.... |
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 Green Tech - Earth Tubes Can Provide Free Geo Thermal Cooling  Many innovative ideas and inventions are being developed thanks to the green revolution and there are also many techniques, technologies and design concepts that have been used successfully for centuries all over the globe. From passive heating and cooling to green walls we are increasingly becoming more aware of these smart designs through the use of LEED® or Green Building guidelines in America. |
 Green Energy Savings Tips That Will Cost You No Money At All  Close drapes, blinds and shades to keep sun's rays out of the home during the warmer months. Close drapes, blinds and shades to help retain heat at night or during unoccupied periods. In the winter, reverse your ceiling fan motor so that the blades push air up toward the ceiling, where hot air normally rises. The fan will drive the warm air back down around the edges of the room, which can result in more even heating. |
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 Heating and Air Condition Systems HVAC Energy Saving Tips  * Seal your windows and doorways with caulk or weatherstrips. * Install or replace door sweeps at the bottom of your doors. * When runnign your heating system check your air filter every month during the heating season and replace when it is dirty. * Have your furnace cleaned, inspected and tuned annually, maintain your system efficiency and make sure your family is safe from carbon monoxide poisoning. |
 Green Tech - Obtain Energy Savings Using Radiant Barriers  One of the latest green concepts is very controversial and many people have different opinions about the advantages and disadvantages. While the energy savings it can provide are very good the down side is that it could lead to problems. Radiant barriers are quickly becoming the next wave in the green revolution; the barriers are installed on the underside of your roof and prevent the heat from the sun from radiating into your attic. |
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 Green Tech - Solar Window Tinting Saves More Than Just Energy  Green energy saving solutions do not have to be expensive and you can take advantage of the federal tax breaks and save even more money.One solution that has many benefits is solar window film or as it is better known, window tint. These films are installed to the interior side of your windows and the solar window film not only deflects direct sunlight and a good chunk of the radiated heat it also holds heat in during the winter. |
 Green Energy Saving Technologies to Watch For in the Future  There are many changes taking place in heating and air conditioning technologies that many people are not aware of. Advances and cost reductions in green technologies have slowly been entering into both the commercial and residential markets and today the choices are staggering. As with many other technologies the costs for the latest and greatest gadget reduces as technologies catch up and as a result of competition in the marketplace. |
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 Green Tech - The Living Wall has finally become more mainstream in the U.S.  The idea of a living wall or green facade is as old as architecture itself, prominent in Europe and many other countries around the world. Everyone has seen buildings and homes covered in ivy and while this is literally a living wall, it is apparent that the motivation to allow the ivy to grow was not energy savings.... |
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Your furnace is really not anything like your other appliances in your home. Most people treat their heating and cooling systems as if they are an appliance and that is an unfortunate and expensive mistake. All heating and cooling systems, both residential and commercial, are large consumers of electricity, natural gas and in some cases fuel oil or propane.
If you are ready for air conditioning system services just give Ameri-Serv a call or contact us right here online and we will schedule an appointment that is convenient for you, once we arrive we will quickly diagnose your Air Conditioning system and provide you with honest upfront options for any possible repair to your system.
When using Ameri-Serv you will have confidence in our repairs pricing every time with our open book pricing policy, our technicians will show you our up front heating repair pricing manual at any time because we want to earn your trust. We not only provide a heating system diagnosis and possibly a repair...
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These easy to understand HVAC maintenance tips are for common tasks that
almost any homeowner can perform. Please do not perform these tips if
you are not comfortable performing
them. Electricity is dangerous and can cause serious injury or death,
always assume electrical power is on unless you have checked it with an
appropriate electrical meter. Understanding Electrical Circuits and Standard Household Voltages Heating and Air Conditioning Equipment have many moving parts such as fans and other devices, Always stay clear of fans and other moving parts as they can start at any time. Many electrical heating equipment operate at high voltages. All gas equipment and many other types operate using either natural or propane gas or fuel oil, always use extreme caution when working with flammable sources. It is always required to secure the power and gas or oil off to any equipment or appliance before performing service or repairs. Ameri-Serv, Inc. assumes no liability for
the use of the information provided on this website. Please always use common sense and make sure the electrical power is off before opening and accessing the inside of any equipment or appliance. Reaching into anything with electrical or moving parts can result is serious injury. Remember Safety is Always First
| ASI's HVAC and Home Improvement Articles Your money is literally flowing right out of your roof and crawl space! I can easily say that everyone has this problem, if you have an attic space and we all do, then you are wasting countless dollars every minute of every day. Easy Do It Yourself Energy Savings! Great Energy Savings from Hybrid or Dual Fuel Systems With the threat of energy prices increasing every year the idea of high efficiency and energy savings becomes more and more real to residents of the hydroelectric charged northwest. One approach that is very popular today is called a “dual fuel” heating system. First let’s define what a dual fuel system... The Geo-Thermal System Explained in a Nut Shell Geothermal is by far the highest efficiency heating and cooling system available today. While the systems require up to three times more investment upfront than a conventional heating and cooling system... Ameri-Serv, Inc. Heating and Cooling News Ameri-Serv Inc Helping the Treasure Valley Community Ameri-Serv, Inc. Heating and Cooling has successfully helped dozens of Treasure Valley Families with thousands of dollars worth of free maintenance services and repairs through this holiday... |
 
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