Energy Efficient

Energy Efficient

As much as half of the energy used in your home goes to heating and cooling. So making smart decisions about your home's heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system can have a big effect on your utility bills — and your comfort.

Making your home more energy efficient with a Trane HVAC System can help to reduce high energy bills, improve comfort and help to protect the environment. Improving energy efficiency is also an important first step for homeowners interested in green remodeling. Your Trane Service Representative can guide you in making your home more efficient..

Importance of Air Quality

A comfortable home means a healthy home. Indoor air quality is a major factor in the comfort level of your home.

Whether relaxing, working from home or enjoying a meal with your family, people spend a large amount of time in their home. Homes today are designed and built for maximum comfort using quality materials and appliances. Lennox heating and cooling systems are the highest in quality and design.

Indoor air pollution is among the top five environmental risks to public health. 50 million Americans suffer from allergies and 20 million Americans suffer from asthma, including one in thirteen school-age children. Pollution levels indoors can be many times higher than outdoors. Controlling the levels of airborne allergens is extremely important.

Whole-house air cleaners work in conjunction with heating and cooling systems to remove airborne allergens from the filtered air in every room.

Contact us today to find what solutions we have to improve the air quality in your home.

Tankless Water Heaters:
The High-Efficiency And Eco-Friendly Choice

 When you heat water using a traditional tank water heater, you’re paying to keep the entire tank of water heated — whether you need hot water or not. A tankless water heater is more efficient since it heats water upon demand. Install one and you’ll have an endless supply of hot water without wasting energy. Additional benefits of a tankless water heater include:

• Efficiency — up to 40% more energy-efficient than a “tank” gas water heater
• Size — only about the size of a carry-on suitcase
• No tank — so there is nothing to leak
• Long-lasting — average lifespan is about 20 years or more
• Eco-friendly — produces less CO2 and N2O (nitrous oxide) than conventional water heaters.

Saving energy means lower energy bills and reducing your carbon footprint. Give us a call to learn more about converting from a traditional natural gas water heater to a natural gas tankless water heater.

Spring is Allergy Season

Spring is allergy season. While many people seek medical assistance in dealing with allergy symptoms, simply maintaining good indoor air quality in your home is a key to reducing the impact of airborne pollutants that produce respiratory discomfort. Ballard Natural Gas Service has many ways you can improve your health. Here are some tips for improving the indoor air quality of your home:

Install a whole-home air purification / filtration system in tandem with your heating and cooling systems. 

Thoroughly clean and disinfect all surfaces in the home, including floors, carpeting and upholstered furniture which can retain allergens even after vacuuming.

Purchase a high-quality vacuum cleaner. This can make a world of difference in keeping dust, pollen and mites at bay.

The U.S. Department of Environmental Protection recommends keeping indoor humidity levels below 50 percent to reduce the effects of airborne allergens. 

Change or clean air ducts and filters frequently, and perform recommended maintenance on your system. Call Ballard Natural Gas Service today, we can help!

 

Client Quote of the Week:

Marnie M. of Magnolia, had premium duct cleaning done on March 19, 2013, and pre-purchased discounted service for next year.

"Perfect from start to finish. Levi was extremely professional and knowledgeable. I am so happy that I found Ballard Natural Gas, and that someone is going to call and remind me next year re: the service!"

 

 

 

Heat Pumps For Year-Round Comfort

When it comes to home comfort, many homeowners know that heat pumps are the most advanced, energy-efficient heating and cooling systems they can purchase. Heat pumps are a great choice for home comfort because they work to provide both heating and cooling year round. By choosing a Lennox or Mitsubishi heat pump you can make a difference in your family's comfort day in and day out, 365 days a year.

You may ask, how can these devices heat a home in winter and then cool it in summer? The answer lies in the fact that heat is present in all air, even air that's below freezing. A heat pump is essentially a central air conditioning system that also has the ability to heat your home during cold weather months. It's called a "heat pump" because it pumps heat into your home in winter, keeping you warm and comfortable, and pumps heat out of your home in summer, leaving your home cool and dry. Heat pumps can work with any forced air heating system — gas, oil, propane or electric. Its ability to both heat and cool makes it a very economical and efficient home comfort system. Let Ballard Natural Gas Service help you keep your home more comfortable year round with a high-efficiency Lennox or Mitsubishi heat pump.

CLIENT QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

Installation of ductless heat pump, water heater, and custom duct work

"Salesmanship excellent, respect for client excellent, meeting project deadlines accomplished, workmanship superb, respect for customers space and time superb, professionalism spot on. Exceeding expectations accomplished! From the Sales person/project manager (Neil) to the administrative team, to the guys who executed the work at the house we were dealing with professionals who showed pride in their work and perfect execution of their duties. Project, ductless heat/air con, water heater and electrical work and installation/ducting a hood over the stove. All this accomplished in less than 1 business day!"

Dana J., Leschi neighborhood, work completed 2/9/13