Because of extremely cold winters & horribly hot summers, both of us depend heavily on temperature control.
I often switch from running the gas furnace to starting up the a/c with barely a chop in-between. Heating & cooling costs account for approximately 50% of the annual household energy expenses. I’ve taken proactive measures to tighten up the thermal energy & reduce energy bills. New windows, insulation, caulk, weatherstripping, new doors & replacing the roof have helped to prevent energy waste. My goal is to stop the heated & cooled air from leaking out while also keeping the outdoor air from coming in. However, this method also eliminates natural ventilation, then ventilation is essential to healthy indoor air conditions. When the same air is trapped inside for months at a time, it becomes dirty & stale, however contaminants such as dust, bacteria, dander, pollen, viruses & mold spores get circulated continually through the heating & cooling system. My family breathes these allergens & is at risk of headaches, congestion, respiratory infections, coughing, sneezing & aggravated symptoms of dust sensitivities & asthma. To bring in fresh air without wasting energy, I’ve installed a whole-house ventilation system. A ventilator is care about opening a window with none of the setbacks. It pulls the stale air out of the house & updates it with fresh, scrub air. During the winter, the ventilation method uses the outgoing air to preheat the incoming air, lessening demands on the gas furnace. In the summer, it helps to reduce humidity levels. Because of the ventilation system, our beach house stays cleaner, fresher & feels more comfortable.