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Bosch Vs. Navien Vs. Rinnai Tankless Water Heaters: Who makes the best tankless water heater?
Deciding which brand of tankless water heater to install can be a difficult decision, as there are no consumer publications that provide brand recommendations and seemingly no sources of unbiased reviews. Hiring an established contractor that guarantees their work remains the best way to ensure you get a quality unit, as such a contractor will …
Air Source vs. Geothermal Heat Pumps: Comparing efficiencies
Notice: Undefined index: file in /home/x4obwo122mgm/public_html/wp-includes/media.php on line 1500 It used to be considered “common knowledge” that geothermal (or ground source) heat pumps are a lot more efficient than air source heat pumps. During the winter, temperatures are a lot higher under the ground than they are in the air, which means a geothermal system …
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Lennox Vs. Trane Vs. Carrier Heat Pumps: Which brand is best?
The major heat pump manufacturers all make lines of heat pumps with comparable specifications. The specifications for HSPF (heating efficiency), SEER (cooling efficiency), noise levels, and warranty duration are very similar when comparing models within each class. This is probably due to the fact that the different brands often use the same components. Overall, Carrier …
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Whole House Air Filters: Comparing HEPA filters, electronic air cleaners, UV lamps, and 5″ filters
How do professionally installed air cleaners compare to 1” filters and portable air cleaners? According to North America’s best regarded consumer publication, professionally installed whole-house air cleaners with 4-5” filters outperform standard 1” models (even including the more advanced “allergen reducing” filters that are sold in hardware stores). They outperformed room air purifiers by an …
Gas Furnace Reviews / Ratings: How do different brands compare?
When looking for a new car or appliances, reliability ratings for all major makes and models can easily be obtained from major consumer publications. Unfortunately, reliability data is not available for individual furnace models. However, Consumer Reports has conducted surveys on the reliability of furnaces made by the leading brands. Consumer Reports Reliability Survey The …
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Electric Tankless Water Heaters: Usually not a practical option for whole-home hot water
Most homes do not have the power supply required by an electric tankless water heater Electric hot water tanks usually take longer to re-heat hot water than gas systems. For this reason, homeowners with electric hot water tanks are often attracted to the “endless hot water” that is promised by tankless water heaters. Unfortunately, it …
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