HVAC System Cleaning Boosts Energy Efficiency and Lowers Climate Control Expenses
There’s never a bad time to boost HVAC efficiency. More than 76 percent of all the electricity used in the United States goes towards controlling the climate of residential and commercial buildings. Unfortunately, 25 to 40 percent of that energy is wasted, according the U.S. Department of Energy. Increasing HVAC efficiency can not only reduce […]
Polyimides: A New Discovery for More Energy Efficient Dehumidifiers
Anyone who pays a utility bill knows the impact their HVAC system can have on the energy usage of their home and business. Heating, cooling and ventilating a building can comprise more than three-quarters of the electricity used in both residential and commercial buildings. This is especially true on hot, humid days and cold, frigid […]
Can HVAC Systems Help Prevent Spread of COVID-19?
As the novel coronavirus and accompanying COVID-19 infection continue to dominate headlines – and rightfully so – many around the world still seek any additional information scientists can learn about the virus and how it is transmitted. After all, beneficial preventative measures can only be developed based on data. Why are some seemingly immune while […]
Property Owners Can Look to Sustainable Skyscrapers When Going Green
Reduce global emissions by 45 percent within 12 years or else. That’s the warning the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change issued in 2018, and those scientists meant business. Should society fail to meet the deadline, the cataclysmic damage to the Earth’s climate could be irreversible. “We are the last generation that can prevent […]
Motili’s New HVAC Energy Efficiency Calculator Provides Stunning Statistics on Carbon Emissions
Ask anyone about the term carbon footprint and it is likely to be followed by thoughts on finding ways to reduce the size of it. A carbon footprint is the amount of carbon dioxide and carbon compounds emitted due to the consumption of fossil fuels by a particular person or group. The concept of the […]
2020 Trends in HVAC Technology
As climate change remains a hot topic around the world, the HVAC industry is taking a hard look at itself. After all, HVAC technology hasn’t always been designed with the environment in mind. A variety of trends have been shaping the HVAC industry in recent years, designed to make systems not only more efficient, but […]
The R-32 Refrigerant Revolution
The U.S. HVAC industry has remained in limbo waiting to learn if the federal government will take further action regulating the use of hydrofluorocarbons. In lieu of government action, various manufacturers have transitioned to alternative refrigerants on their own. After the 1987 Montreal Protocol, moves began to phase out refrigerants most harmful to the ozone. […]
7 Ways to Reduce Energy Consumption by Winterizing HVAC Systems
As summer fades into fall, and the days grow cooler, we might be anxious to start heating our homes and offices. But changing from air conditioning to heat isn’t as simple as flipping a switch. Without proper maintenance, our HVAC systems are far more inefficient, wasting precious energy. To optimize energy efficiency, lower electric bills […]
5 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your HVAC System
We live in an age when tenants simply expect indoor climate control, therefore HVAC systems are some of the best improvements a property owner or operator can make. Therefore, it’s integral that we get the most out of these systems and use them as long as we can. Still, no matter how well-maintained, every HVAC […]
Three Ways to Save on Property Cooling Costs During the Hottest Months
Have you found yourself using your air conditioner more often in recent years? Climate change is causing a greater need for indoor climate control, and single-family and multi-family property owners and operators have never been more concerned about the rising cost of air conditioning. After all, running the AC too often can cause an electric […]
