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Easy Steps to Install a Mono split Air Conditioner (Part 1)

Summary What is a mono split air conditioning unit? Materials needed to install a mono split air conditioner Step 1: Determine the location of the indoor unit Step 2: Attach the wall bracket Step 3 to 10: Continue in part 2 of this post What is a mono split air conditioning unit? A mono split […]

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Why Should I Switch to Smart Thermostats

We all know the feeling of early spring or fall when we have to manually raise the temperature because it’s a little chilly in the morning, just to turn it back down again in the afternoon – but it suddenly becomes too hot. With the summer heat peaking right now, everyone is looking for creative […]

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The Impact of Double and Triple Glazing on Your Utility Bills

One of the best and most well-known ways you can reduce household energy bills is through the installation of double and triple glazed windows. They are made in such a manner that they aim to reduce energy loss as much as possible. This means your house remains warmer even when the weather becomes harsh. What […]

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6 Steps To Become More Eco-Friendly With Your Air Conditioners

You want to prevent the ozone depletion and reduce your carbon footprint! Yet, despite your aim to become more Eco-friendly, you cannot live without air conditioners in your home. And you are well aware of the amount of electricity and fossil fuel that those AC units burn, hence releasing tones of carbon dioxide and harming […]

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Why Do I Need a Voltage Regulator?

Summary – What is a voltage regulator? – Using a voltage regulator An electrical voltage regulator is a safety device connected to electrical equipment to protect it from undervoltage and overvoltage. What is an electrical voltage regulator? Principle A voltage regulator (also called an inverter or stabilizer) is a protective device for so-called sensitive electrical […]

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Why Do I Need a Power Inverter?

Summary – Why you need to install an Electrical inverter – Use and types of electrical inverters – Electric inverter: price and distribution An electrical inverter is a safe electrical device. In case of a power failure, it allows either to switch the source or to switch from a main power line to an independent […]

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What Is the Difference Between Photovoltaic and Thermal Solar Panels?

Summary – The photovoltaic effect – Principle of the different photovoltaic modules – Photovoltaic solar panel: a system that is easy to integrate into the home – Advantages of the solar thermal panel – The different solar thermal collectors – Thermal solar panels: easy to integrate into your home There are two types of solar […]

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Which Air-To-Water Heat Pump to Choose?

Summary – Which air-to-water heat pump to choose? – Which water outlet temperature should I choose? – Advantages of the air-to-water heat pump: simple and efficient – Disadvantages of air-to-water heat pumps The air-to-water heat pump is the most widespread with the air-to-air heat pump. A heat pump can draw its energy from water, soil […]

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What to Look Out for When Buying Air Conditioners

Air conditioners have become a common part of our daily life. Heat comes with serious consequences to human life and health which makes a good air conditioning system a worthwhile investment. Air conditioners vary in a lot of factors such as price, energy efficiency and cooling capacity. With the introduction of new technologies, consumers have […]

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Heating and Cooling: What is Canadian Well (Part 2)

In a recent post, Heating and Cooling: What is Canadian Well (Part 1), we saw what is a Canadian Well. It is a technique which allows us to take advantage of the vast underground heat. The design is based on the installation and movement of air ducts at a depth between 2 and 4 meters […]