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Let’s face it, some of us are just heating and cooling ignoramuses.  This is not a bad thing, some people are just more knowledgeable in other areas.  Anyways, if you are like I once was-you probably do not really know much about the process that goes into heating your home, which means you are also probably unaware to alternatives to regular furnaces.  Well, here are some to think about and their pros and cons:

• Boiler:  Boilers use water that is heated in order to warm your home.  Typically they do not dry out your home as much as a normal furnace.  Boilers use aluminum fins and copper pipes in order to heat your home, but they do not take up as much room as the ductwork needed for a furnace.  Last but not least, it is considered to be more economical than a forced air furnace and it does not bring as many allergens.
• Radiant Heat:  In general terms, radiant heat is simply heat under your floors or in your walls that heats your home.  In this way, especially if the heat comes from the floor-the heat is being transferred to the person instead of to the air.  Radiant Heat is great for additions so you do not have to worry about extending ductwork from your furnace.  Radiant heat can also be used in driveways and sidewalks (so you do not have to shovel).
• Geothermal Heating:  Geothermal systems are initially more expensive than a regular furnace.  However, they are incredibly energy efficient so you earn back the money you spent.  These systems use the hot or cool temperatures from the ground to heat or cool your home.  Geothermal Systems are one of the “Greenest” ways you can go when heating your home!

Hopefully these short descriptions helped you to learn a little more about the technology and items that can be used to keep you toasty during the Winter!  Contact Flame for any questions!

Check out these Blogs:  Why Should You Consider a Boiler? or Radiant Heat

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Ho Ho Ho!  This season is filled with busy-ness, shopping, cookies and cocoa!  Amidst the hustle and bustle there is often a lot of money being spent.  With this happening, perhaps the best Christmas present could be a way to save money:  such as a geothermal heat pump.

A geothermal heat pump is a new way to heat and cool your home.  Basically it involves utilizing natural energy from the ground which makes it very energy efficient.  Though these systems are more expensive than a typical furnace and/or air conditioner, Energy Star states that, “the cost difference will be paid back over time through lower energy bills.”  Not only will you save money with lower bills, but certain geothermal heat pumps are also eligible for a 30 percent tax credit.  In order to get this-make sure your pump has an “Energy Star.”

Though books, movies, clothes, toys and games are enjoyed perhaps the most appreciated present is one that both helps to save the earth-and your wallet!  Contact Flame for more information!  Or check out the Energy Star website, where I got much of this info!

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Many times you have to spend money in order to make money.  Well sometimes you also have to spend money in order to save money.  A geothermal heat pump is an example of this.  

Geothermal heat pumps are incredibly energy efficient. They can use up to 50% less energy than your typical heating and cooling system! They also last for a long time; up to 25 years.  The best news is that Flame is now selling and installing them. Though they cost more than the average heating and cooling system, you can earn the money back with all the savings your are making within 5 to10 years.  

That may seem like a long time, but there’s a good chance that the new “energy efficient trend” in the world will not change soon.  Do not get frightened by the price of a geothermal heating system because you will earn the money back and save plenty of money, along with helping the earth.  For more information, call Flame or check out what the U.S. Department of Energy has to say at this website:  http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/your_home/space_heating_cooling/index.cfm/mytopic=12640

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Are you buying a new house, building a new house, or just in need of a new way to heat your home?  Here are some reasons why Geothermal Heat Pumps may be the best answer for you:

1.  The system can last for a long time because the underground piping often has warranties from 25-50 years and the heat pumps can last around 20 years. Also the system requires little maintenance.
2.  The U.S. Department of Energy says that Geothermal Heat Pumps use 25-50% less electricity than a regular heating or cooling system.  This saves you both money and energy.
3. They are environmentally friendly, because they use a renewable resource and have less emissions into the outside air.
4. There is no outside unit, and this means they can’t be vandalized nor will they create a loud noise while running.
5. Geothermal Heat Pumps are smaller than a typical heating and cooling system and so they will take up less space in your home and that can leave you more room.
6. Though the pump system may cost a little extra to install, it is estimated that the savings on your heating/cooling bills will re-pay you within 5 to 10 years.

Flame Furnace has recently begun selling and installing these Geothermal Heat Pumps, for more information about them and how they would work in your home, leave a comment or call Flame.  Also, you can check out the website listed below: http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/your_home/space_heating_cooling/index.cfm/mytopic=12660  The U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

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Do you remember learning about the ancient Greeks and Romans and their baths?  Well the heat for those baths came from natural hot water and steam that is from a little below the earth’s surface.  You too can live like the Greeks with the great geothermal heat pumps that use the same concept with heating your home. Read the rest of this entry »

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