Bob Burkholder
President
Oil Furnaces
January 11, 2012
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Everyone loves an appliance with a long lifespan that will be able to provide impressive results for years to come. Oil furnaces continue to be a go-to heating method for millions of homes and businesses because, among other things, they often work for 15 to 25 years-or even longer! In addition to lasting power, oil furnaces also provide reliable, efficient and clean results. The key to all of this is proper maintenance.
Bob Burkholder
President
Energy Saving Tips
December 20, 2011
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What’s one of the best ways to save the green in your wallet? Go green!
Maintaining a home is no easy task, but efficiency can save you up to 25% on energy costs over time. There are simple solutions that can help you cut costs without spending a penny. The basic idea here is not to pay for energy that you’re not using. Timers on thermostats or water heaters, for example, can be surprisingly effective in reducing costs.
Bob Burkholder
President
Clean Rooms
November 11, 2011
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When you think of a clean room, spotless floors, dustless surfaces and streak-free windows probably come to mind. While all of this makes for a nice living environment, some types of cleaning take a little more than elbow grease.
Many industries require settings that take our normal definition of clean to the next level. Commercial clean rooms provide environmental control which is a fundamental component in the creation of certain sensitive products. Temperature, humidity, air quality and flow are just some of the factors that must meet stringent requirements for a room to qualify as commercially clean. Medical facilities, electronic manufacturers, dairy farms, ball bearing assemblies and data recovery centers all rely on clean rooms, but the requirements placed upon them vary.
Bob Burkholder
President
Solar Water Heater
October 24, 2011
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While solar power may now seem like an obvious alternative energy source, solar hot water heaters seem to be less common in this area.
About 1.5 million homes and businesses now employ solar hot water heaters. I keep up to date with HVAC “green” innovations, and solar hot water heaters are the latest industry buzz.
Solar water heaters come in a variety of forms but can be categorized as either passive or active. Solar collectors and storage tanks are integral factors, but active systems use a circulating pump and temperature control, while passive systems rely on laws of physics (hot water rises and cold water falls). The latter can be cheaper and longer lasting, but are generally less effective.
