Archive for May, 2010

How do I choose my heating and cooling system in Muskoka?

Sunday, May 30th, 2010

Frigidaire Air Conditioners 
& Heat Pumps

Split Systems

Delivering peace of mind unit after unit.

Every unit is tripled checked at each manufacturing stage. This is an average of 144 quality checks as your unit was built. In addition, all electrical and mechanical components are 100% fired and tested on the manufacturing line. You are assured the highest quality air conditioner or heat pump is being delivered to your home.

Extending the life of your unit.

High quality does not just happen. It must be engineered from the start. All air conditioners and heat pumps are designed for maximum compressor performance. All 13 SEER and higher products include a 10-year compressor warranty for extended protection.

Total comfort never felt so good or sounded so quiet.

Great airflow and quiet performance are part of the Frigidaire comfort equation. A precision work of art that delivers season after season.

Aesthetically pleasing and designed for easy care.

Smooth and practical lines make your Frigidaire air conditioner or heat pump eye appealing. All outdoor units are finished with a silicone-protective polyurethane finish that under goes a 950 hour salt spray test. It protects your unit from erosion 50% more than standard outdoor finishes.

Built to last.

From long-lasting motor to the one-piece orifice your unit will provide years of trouble-free and reliable service.


Very Good, 13 -14 SEER

Better, 14 -15 SEER

Best, 15-16 SEER ecoLogic

Ultra, Up to 24.5 SEER


Energy Star

ecoLogic

Consumer Digest Best Buy

 

 

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Muskoka standby generator Generac Guardian dealer awarded top status

Saturday, May 29th, 2010

Gravenhurst Plumbing Elite Status

The most efficient air source air conditioning system in Muskoka

Friday, May 28th, 2010

http://www.frigidaire.net/splitsystemiQ.asp


How much heat per dollar spent?

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

BTU per dollar 2009


Indoor Air Quality

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

Frigidaire Indoor Air Quality


Indoor Pollution Worse Than Outdoors.

According to studies by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor levels of airborne pollutants may be 2-5 times, and occasionally 100 times, higher than outdoor levels. Moreover, we spend about 60% of our time inside our homes where poor air quality is attributed to the cause or aggravation of half of all illnesses.

Size Does Matter.

As a measure of efficiency, filtration is usually referred to by the size of contaminants that can best be removed. A typical one-inch, disposable furnace filter removes just 10% to 15% of airborne contaminants. Made from fiberglass, these low-efficiency filters are basically intended to protect the heating and cooling system’s coils from becoming clogged by larger particles. Lint, pollen, dust mites, and mold spores are the larger particles in the 10-to-100+ micron range (1 micron = 1/25,000th of an inch).


In high-efficiency filters, there is actually more surface area for filtration to take place. Thanks to denser, smaller trapping spaces, filtration is enhanced to effectively screen out the smallest contaminants. Atmospheric and household dust, animal dander, bacteria and other pathogens, if smaller than 2.5 microns, can be absorbed directly into the bloodstream.

With Frigidaire’s High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) Air Cleaners, filtration levels are so efficient that up 99.97% of contaminants are removed down to 0.3 micron size. Frigidaire’s High Efficiency Electronic Air Cleaner provides the highest degree of filtration. By comparison, an incredible 95% of contaminants are removed including viruses down to only 0.01 micron in diameter.


Together, or separately, these units can make your home cleaner and healthier providing total indoor air quality control.



Electronic Air Cleaners

Electronic Air Filter

UV Air Purifier


Whole Home Humidifier


Frigidaire’s Dual Air Cleaning System

Zoning your heating and cooling in your Muskoka home or cottage

Monday, May 24th, 2010

Frigidaire Zoning Systems

We’re all about total comfort in every room of your home.

Today’s homes are larger and have more heating and cooling challenges than ever. Zoning was developed to provide homeowners with total comfort on every floor and in every room of their home. From the upstairs bedrooms to the finished lower level, and the cathedral ceiling great room, zoning provides comfort.


With zoning, living spaces are essentially divided into separate comfort zones. The comfort zone system can manage room-by-room, or by group of rooms, by controlling each zone by its own thermostat.


Frigidaire gives you the option to customize up to eight different comfort zones. Air flow to each zone can be sent where it is needed depending on changing climate conditions or activities during the course of a day.


You Control The Comfort . . . Every Room, Every Floor


Each zone in your home will have its own thermostat. For ultimate comfort a programmable digital thermostat is recommended. Total comfort right at your fingertips. When a zone calls for conditioned air it is sent to just that zone. No waste of energy dollars going to every room, every minute of the day.


Your Frigidaire Zone Panel has been carefully designed and engineered to give you outstanding energy efficiency and years of trouble-free operation. No detail has been left out. Your new zoning system can even report the load status of each individual zone. Telling you which one is calling for heating or cooling. Since Frigidaire is so exacting on even the smallest detail, imagine what we put into the overall equipment design and operation.


Send air where you want . . . when you want

Control temperature swings between upstairs and downstairs and remedy a host of other problematic scenarios, such as, vaulted ceilings, great rooms, large glass windows exposed to the sun, etc. Realize significant savings by conditioning zones according to need.





Building permit HVAC and Plumbing BCIN: Get it done here!

Saturday, May 22nd, 2010


BCIN Certification

What is a Building Code Identification Number (BCIN)?

A Building Code Identification Number, or BCIN, is the unique identifying number assigned to individuals who file their qualifications with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and firms which register with the Ministry. The BCIN is used for several purposes: you may need to provide it on building permit applications in all correspondence with the Ministry, and in any other building-related work that requires a qualified person or registered firm.

Gravenhurst Plumbing Heating & Electrical is Bill 124 Certified, Building Permit Designer Forms for: 
PLUMBING HVAC HOUSE; 
RESIDENTIAL Heat Loss and Duct Design 
BUILDING SERVICES

View the BCIN Information

Design your heating and cooling system

Friday, May 21st, 2010

Comfort Resource

When it comes to central heating and cooling, product performance and reliability, must relies heavily on the dealer’s ability to design and install a system compatible for your home. According to the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA, an elite organization of heating and cooling contractors), there are three major factors that will impact your system’s performance:

  • Design

  • Installation

  • Commissioning

Here is a summary of how the process should flow.


 


Step 1. 
Design work consists of the dealer:


  • Asking the homeowner questions about comfort needs and inspecting the home.
  • Selecting the type of system and equipment (plus operating and safety controls) that are compatible with the architecture of your home (you may need zoning in your home), fuel availability, fuel costs, the space available for equipment and duct runs, appearance issues and project cost.
  • Comparing the marginal cost of an increased increment of efficiency with the potential savings and the return on this investment. There are numerous efficiencies available, and depending on where you live, or how long you plan to live there, the payback on the most efficient products are not always the best choice.
  • Performing load calculations for each room and the load on the central unit(s).
  • Use the proper industry manual procedures and manufacturers’ data to select, size and place equipment, supply outlets, ducts and returns.

Step 2. 
Installation work consists of the dealer:


  • Installing to local, state and federal codes, and utility regulations.
  • Installing the indoor and outdoor equipment. A split system is the most common installation.
  • Installing the refrigerant lines.
  • Installing supply air outlets and returns, if they do not exist or are inadequate.
  • Installing duct runs (must be sealed and insulated to R-6 or R-8 if in unconditioned space), if they do not exist or are inadequate.
  • Installing control system, such as thermostats and/or zoning controls.
  • Installing furnace gas piping and vent (if applicable).
  • Charging the refrigerant system.

Step 3. 
Commissioning work consists of the dealer:


  • Checking all control cycles.
  • Checking refrigerant charge.
  • Checking all power supplies, connections, fuel trains and vents.
  • Measuring and adjusting air flow at the unit and at the rooms (balancing work).
  • Educating the homeowner about the system and equipment (provide all instructions and manufacturer’s documents, including warranties).

All-in-one WaterFurnace geothermal system

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

The WaterFurnace Synergy3D series provides forced air heating, cooling and hydronic heat for radiant floors in one convenient package. It was engineered with leading edge components, and takes efficiency to new levels. Compared to ordinary furnaces and air conditioners, Synergy3D can provide savings up to 60%. When coupled with today’s best thermostats and an integrated monitoring system, the Synergy3D will provide the finest in comfort and reliability. Best of all, this smart technology uses the earth as a free energy source. 

The WaterFurnace Synergy3D series can dramatically reduce your annual costs for heating, cooling and hot water often as much as 70%! No other gas furnace, air conditioner or heat pump comes close to Synergy3D’s efficiency. And with continuous increases in fossil fuel costs, your future savings will only increase. Only WaterFurnace dealers utilize GeoLink Design Studios, a sophisticated software package designed to ensure proper design and sizing of your WaterFurnace geothermal system. And only WaterFurnace dealers have access to our exclusive audit software Chart3designed to estimate the heating and cooling costs for your home based on square footage, construction style and climate. Rest assured knowing your WaterFurnace system is specifically tailored to your home and its climate.

The Synergy3D Series Technology

Radiant heat (hydronic) is widely regarded as the most comfortable way of heating the home, while forced air is typically the most cost effective. The Synergy3D series combines the best of both worlds, providing the luxurious comfort of radiant heat for basement and bathroom floors while providing traditional forced air heating and cooling for the rest of your home. You no longer have to purchase a dedicated hot-water unit for radiant heat, a furnace for the rest of the house, and an air conditioner to cool in the summer. The Synergy3D does it all in one convenient package, using environmentally-friendly R410A refrigerant, dual capacity scroll compressors, and the unmatched energy efficiency of geothermal technology.

An excellent combination of comfort, efficiency and reliability

The Synergy3 Advantage — you’ll experience superior comfort and incredible performance from the WaterFurnace Synergy3 system. Integrating the comfort of a radiant floor heating system with the advantages of geothermal technology, the Synergy3D system is truly distinguished from ordinary furnaces or boilers.


The Synergy3D Design

The Synergy3D unit will provide forced air heating and cooling to ducted zones, while also providing hot water to radiant floor zones. WaterFurnace systems are the result of state-of-the-art research and development. Dozens of quality checks are performed throughout the assembly process.

1. Blower Motor: A variable speed ECM blower motor with up to 12 airflow selections allows the unit to provide enhanced comfort, quiet operation and energy savings.

2. Cabinet: The cabinet is finished with a durable silver metallic finish for long lasting beauty and protection. Fully insulated for quiet operation with cleanable, foil backed insulation. New exterior design elements put the unit in the same class as today’s stylish high-end appliances.Unit1

3. Coated Air Coil: Our exclusive FormiShield coating on the air coil resists corrosion and increases equipment life. Its large size improves efficiency and dehumidfication during cooling.

4. Drain Pan:Electronic overflow protection is included to eliminate the possibility of condensate flooding. Constructed of plastic the drain pan is also corrosion proof and resists bacterial growth.

5. Hot Water Assist: The Synergy3D preheats your water and delivers it to your water heater. The longer the unit operates, the greater the amount of hot water generated. In the heating mode, the hot water is generated at the efficiency of the unit. In cooling, waste heat is recovered and hot water is free!unit2

6. Compressor: Copeland Scroll compressors are featured in all Synergy 3D products. Superb efficiency and reliability. Dual capacity units include Scroll UltraTech compressors. Mounted on double-isolation plates for extra-quiet operation.

7.  Controls: Sophisticated microprocessor control sequences components to provide ultimate performance. Onboard diagnostics allow for easy service. Controls communicate with thermostat to display service messages. ComfortAlert module monitors compressor operation for added reliability and easy troubleshooting.

8. LED Status Lights: Externally-mounted status lights indicate normal operation or display faults and assist the technician in troubleshooting.

9. Hydronic/ Radiant Heat: Hot water for in-floor radiant heat is generated at a fraction of the cost of ordinary boilers. Typically, the WaterFurnace GeoTank is connected to the Synergy3D to store and distribute the heated water.

Radiant floor systems utilize a series of tubing encased in the floor. By circulating warm water through the tubing, the room is comfortably conditioned. Since the entire floor acts as a giant radiator, you’ll experience warm floors and consistent comfort throughout the room, literally from head to toe. Floors covered in tile, wood, vinyl or stone are kept toasty warm, even on the coldest days. Heating is also accomplished using forced air through the duct system. Set your thermostats and enjoy warm, consistent temperatures throughout the home.

During the cooling season, the system will automatically reverse to provide cool, dehumidified air for air conditioning through the duct system. Quietly and efficiently –with no noisy, outdoor unit to detract from the peacefulness of your backyard. Synergy3D allows you to enjoy your environment, inside and out. And because this system uses geothermal technology, you can be assured of low operating costs, minimal maintenance, long equipment life and quiet operation.

Just below the surface, your yard contains vast amounts of energy that can be used to provide the heating and cooling for your home. During heating, the system extracts the energy from the earth, compresses it to a higher temperature, and distributes it through the home. During cooling, the system extracts the heat from the home and deposits it into the earth. By simply moving energy from one point to another, Synergy3D geothermal units operate at much higher efficiencies than ordinary boilers or furnaces. In fact, for every one unit of energy used to operate the unit, you’ll receive three to four units of energy delivered into the home — and that can make a big difference in your utility bill.

Your investment in this technology will provide you many years of luxurious comfort, economical operation and quiet, reliable performance. It’s a premium system designed especially for those who expect the ultimate in performance.

More information:

http://www.gravenhurstplumbing.com/geothermal-heating



Why should I use UV to filter\protect my drinking water?

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010


Most private homes receive their water from a municipal supply, which is treated at the municipal water treatment plant. Other private homes have their own well which pulls water from the ground and into the home. Both sources have the potential to become contaminated in many different ways. These include contamination in the municipal distribution system, possible breakdown of water treatment equipment at the municipal plant (which normally results in a Boil Water Advisory – BWA) or contamination of the well that feeds a private home.

By installing a UV treatment system in your home you can eliminate all possibility of contaminated water (i.e. E.coli, faecal coliform, Cryptosporidium/Beaver Feaver).

UV light does not impart any taste or odor to the water and does require any chemicals. It is nature’s way of disinfecting your water.

By implementing a UV system into your home you can now confidently draw a glass of water from the faucet knowing that the water is safe to drink and give to your children. It will also lend a hand in helping the environment as you will start to eliminate the need for bottled water in your home.


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