The Benefits Of Automation

The Benefit of Automation

For further savings, consider a zoned system and programmable thermostat. This allows you to regulate the temperature in different parts of the house. If you live in a two-story house and spend most of your time downstairs during the day, you can switch off or lower the temperature upstairs. While at work, you can switch the HVAC off during the day and set it to switch it back on when you’re about to leave for home.  Not only does this reduce your electric bill but also means less wear and tear on the unit, saving money on maintenance and repairs.

Install the Right Type of System

There are two types of HVAC systems: a split system and a packaged unit. Opt for a split system. A split system puts the compressor and condenser outside and the evaporator and furnace or heat pump inside. A packaged unit combines everything in one outdoor unit. You may be tempted to choose the packaged unit because it’s smaller and cheaper to install but the split system is more energy-efficient. They come with SEER ratings between 13 and 25 compared to 10 to 18 for packaged units.

Green Apple Plumbing & Mechanical NJ are the experts you can trust. We have been serving the NJ area for years with professionalism and expertise. Customer service and care are always our number one priority. If you have any questions or concerns regarding any of your HVAC or plumbing needs call toll-free @ 888-315-5564

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2 Plumbing Mistakes You Are Definitely Making

YOU REACH FOR THE DRANO.

Forget using chemicals to open or clear drains. They rarely get the job all the way done. Not only are the chemicals very harsh and dangerous for you to handle, but they can also ruin drain pipes and the equipment used to clear the stoppage.

Hint: To prevent blockages in the first place, keep huge cloggers (like grease and hair) out of drains by buying and using simple drain traps.

 YOU OVERLOAD THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL.

Be kind to your garbage disposal: Don’t pour grease into it (the goopy stuff will eventually solidify and clog the drain) and don’t put in fibrous food like celery and artichokes. Also, avoid pushing through large amounts of garbage at once. Instead, feed garbage slowly into the disposal with cold running water.

Green Apple Plumbing & Mechanical are the experts you can trust. We have been serving the NJ area for years with professionalism and expertise. Customer service and care are always our number one priority. If you have any questions or concerns regarding any of your plumbing or HVAC needs call toll-free @ 888-315-5564

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How Central Air Functions

Furnace ducts that deliver hot air in cold months can be used for air-conditioning.

If you have ducts. You should have your ducts inspected. Many times, modifications are required to accommodate the greater volume of air produced by air-conditioning. Ironically, older duct systems, which tend to be larger, work best when retrofitting central air-conditioning. (As the heating industry has learned more about the dynamics of airflow and sizing furnaces and delivery systems, ducting has gotten smaller.)

Here’s a list of typical modifications that existing ducts require:

•Upsizing the furnace blower (rated in cubic feet per minute, or cfm) to move the cubic feet of cool air required for your house. An undersized blower won’t move enough air through the coils, and they can freeze.
•Sealing the ducts to boost efficiency. This is a job best left to a Green Apple Mechanical pro, as an imbalanced system can lead to hazardous backdrafting during the heating season or pockets of warm air during the cooling season.
•Swapping out older supply registers for ones that allow a greater volume of air to pass. Old register grilles with slits just 1/4 inch wide offer too much resistance to airflow; new grilles can improve airflow by 15 to 25 percent.

Green Apple Plumbing & Mechanical NJ are the professionals you can trust. We have been serving the NJ area for years with professionalism and expertise. Customer service and care are always our number one priority. If you have any questions or concerns regarding any of your HVAC or plumbing needs call toll-free @ 888-315-5564

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