In my local area, the average year round temperature swings from negative twenty-five to ninety degrees.
My associate and I surpass the country’s average for rain as well as snow.
My associate and I deal with ice storms, blizzards, torrential downpours, high winds, high humidity as well as brutal windchill, but while I care about experiencing four distinctive seasons, there are challenges involved with such extreme weather. My associate and I rely on the furnace for approximately eight months of the year. The snow barely melts when it’s time to beginning up the air conditioning. Our heating as well as cooling costs account for more than fifty percent of the household energy expenses. In an effort to save currency, I’ve made an effort to tighten up the thermal envelope. I’ve invested into Energy Star rated exterior doors as well as windows, insulation for the attic as well as ceiling fans. I’ve caulked, weatherstripped as well as added thermal lined curtains. While I’ve managed to prevent leaks as well as drafts, I’ve also eliminated essential natural ventilation. Without any influx of outside air, the indoor environment becomes stale; Contaminants such as dust, dander, pollen, bacteria as well as VOCs become trapped inside as well as forever circulated by the heating as well as cooling system. These pollutants create unpleasant odors as well as cause health problems. Headaches, sneezing, coughing, difficulty sleeping as well as miserable problems of allergies can all be blamed on exhausting indoor air quality. I researched odd types of indoor air quality accessories as well as chose a heat reclaimy ventilator. The machine is installed right into the existing heating/cooling system as well as works to bring in a steady supply of fresh air without energy waste. The system uses the outgoing air to preheat incoming air during the winter. In the summer time the HRV works to expel excess humidity. My family enjoys better comfort as well as a healthier household all year round.