Many ignore indoor air quality however according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the air inside the average home is up to five times more polluted than the air outside. Results from in-home air tests across North America support this government finding. Nearly every home (96%) had at least one indoor air quality problem:
PURIFICATION: Odors and Chemical Vapors Perfumes, cleaning supplies, paints, pet odors, cooking fumes and other airborne contaminants Small, Respirable Particles and Bio aerosols/Micro-organisms Pollen, dirt, pet dander, dust mites, bacteria, viruses and mold Solution: Air-purification systems attached to the furnace or air handler, where contaminants are removed and destroyed before air is recirculated into the home. FILTRATION: Small, Respirable Particles and Bio aerosols/Micro-organisms Pollen, dirt, pet dander, dust mites, bacteria, viruses and mold Solution: Air filtration systems combat indoor pollution by capturing even the smallest contaminants and keeping them from recirculating back into the home's air. HUMIDITY CONTROL: Too Much Moisture Can make the air feel stuffy and warmer than the actual temperature, and can also promote the growth of mold, mildew, fungi, bacteria and viruses Too Little Moisture Can cause dry skin, sore throats and respiratory problems, along with annoying static electricity Solution: Dehumidifiers and humidifiers work with the home's heating and cooling system to keep moisture levels balanced in every room. VENTILATION: Poor Airflow A common problem in newer homes, which are tightly sealed to conserve energy. Instead of continually moving, indoor air becomes stagnant, and contaminants have no way to escape Solution: Ventilation systems replace stale, contaminated indoor air with outdoor air providing the fresh-air feel of an open window, with virtually no heat/energy loss or safety risk. ELIMINATION: Small, Respirable Bio aerosols/Micro-organisms Pet dander, dust mites, bacteria, viruses, mold and other contaminants that can collect on the air-conditioning coil, reducing system efficiency, and circulate through the home Solution: Germicidal lights dramatically reduce concentrations of potentially harmful micro-organisms. Our indoor air quality products are available in Prestonsburg, Pikeville, Paintsville, Ashland, Salyersville, Martin, Hindman, Hazard, Louisa, Richmond, Winchester, Morehead, Lexington and surrounding areas. If your children or anyone in your household is currently suffering from allergies or asthma we highly recommend you give us a call and let our specialists analyze your indoor air quality needs. Air purification systems can help improve the quality of your air tremendously and may ease your family's allergic reactions, by lowering dust and other pollutants commonly found in your indoor air. Our air purification systems can easily be installed into your existing duct work and heating/air conditioning system. Installing these systems with your existing equipment will keep the cost relatively low, while drastically improving your comfort. Our air purification systems are available to all of Eastern and Central Kentucky including Lexington, Richmond, Morehead, Pikeville, Prestonsburg, Paintsville, Hazard, Louisa, and all surrounding cities/areas. Please take the time to fill out the form below to begin the process of improving your homes air quality. We can work together as a team to design & formulate the best plan of attack to provide your family with relief they deserve in turn providing your home with fresh, clean air. Call us today ---> (606)949-1114 In our service area of Prestonsburg, Pikeville, Hazard, Ashland, Lexington, Richmond, Georgetown and surrounding areas we are trying to combat the world of misinformation that we live in today from unreliable and unchecked information sources we are taking an unprecedented step. If you are interested in learning about solar, contact us for your free informational consultation. During your free informational consultation, we will grant you access to our solar monitoring account which has REAL-TIME, LIVE DATA MONITORING and monthly history reports to demonstrate the daily success of our solar panel systems across Kentucky. The top lies we hear about Solar Energy Production in Kentucky are as follows: 1.) Solar Power Does Not Work False, many of our Solar Customers produce enough electricity to eliminate their power bill. 2.) Solar Power Only Works on Blue Sky days; false, as long as the sun rises and the world keeps spinning, our solar panels will produce energy whether it is winter or summer. Peak Production days are on Blue Sky days, but our panels produce energy daily. 3.) Solar Power is not affordable False, with the Federal Tax Credit incentive and our competitive pricing model, the average pay back is 48 to 60 months depending upon your home’s energy consumption. The average cost of Solar is often less than a new side by side ATV. Our customers who choose to go solar are often very happy with their results and we have many references whom you can contact. We have a couple of references who will allow on-site visits to tour their solar production facilities. We have attached an image of a current power production from 12/5/19 from one of our recent Solar Panel systems. This customer consistently produced 11,500 watts of power during the day on that day. Remember that the month of December has the shortest and least amount of sun-light hours per day of the entire year. This customer will enjoy even larger amounts of power production during the longer, sunnier days of summer. So, contact us today for your free solar energy consultation. We serve all of Kentucky and surrounding states. We work with our network of electrical contractors to ensure your installation is seamless! Click here for your free informational solar consultation www.easternairflowky.com/solar Phone: (606) 949-1114 Our High Efficiency Bosch Heat Pump systems boast a host of improvements over competing heating and air conditioning systems in Kentucky. Our high efficiency Bosch Heat pump systems are designed to save you enormous amounts of money on your electricity bill every single month while providing your family with comfort they deserve. Meet the Bosch IDS 2.0 System- With increased energy efficiency and enhanced humidity control features, the IDS 2.0 provides homeowners with maximum comfort and reduced energy usage. The system’s intelligent features work in tandem with your thermostat to automatically adjust to your preferences, while integrated sound dampening features keep the units exceptionally quiet. Consistent Room Temperature--Conventional heat pumps cycle on and off frequently, resulting in uncomfortable temperature fluctuations. While inverter-driven pumps can self-adjust, providing consistent room temperature, even when the outdoor temperature dips to -4°F. Consume Only the Energy You Need--Modulating inverter systems deliver only the amount of hot or cool air needed to achieve the desired temperature – no more, no less. With a 20.5 SEER rating and 10.5 HSPF, the Inverter Ducted Split system can provide you with maximum comfort levels at a minimum cost. Quiet Comfort Achieved--The Bosch Inverter Ducted Split system is one of the quietest air-to-air systems on the market. With silent blade technology, sound isolating mounts and outdoor condensing section placement - the system can deliver outdoor sound levels as low as 56 dBA - far superior to any standard system on the market. Fast Response--It takes traditional systems a long time to reach the homeowner’s desired temperature, while the boosted compressor speed of inverter systems allows for quicker, smoother, and more efficient heating and cooling. Intelligent Control--This system will adjust output capacity to match your ideal temperature requirements. With two speed AHU fan control, the system also delivers enhanced dehumidification. Steady and Even Energy Usage--The frequent on and off traditional units creates an in-rush current surge which uses more energy and causes unneeded wear and tear on your system. The Bosch inverter system smoothly ramps up operation, avoiding spikes in energy use and protecting the system’s life cycle. Residential Limited Warranty--With the residential limited warranty, you receive peace-of-mind knowing you have replacement parts protection for up to 10 years. This standard offering covers all components incorporated into the heat pump system at the time of manufacture. All other components or parts purchased from Bosch and installed in the field have a 1-year parts warranty. Call us today at (606)949-1114 to schedule your free estimate to help save you enormous amounts of money on your electricity bill every month! We have customers all around the cities and areas of Paintsville, Pikeville, Richmond, Lexington, Prestonsburg, Louisa, Belfry, Ashland, Hazard, Winchester, and Inez. Give us a call and allow us to serve you anywhere in Central and Eastern Kentucky! Contact us for your new Generac whole house generator today! Our generators are available anywhere in Eastern & Central Kentucky. We serve the following cities and areas around Paintsville, Pikeville, Prestonsburg, Louisa, Belfry, Ashland, Hazard, Richmond, Winchester, Lexington, and Inez. Do not go without electricity...... ever! A whole house generator can serve many different families in many ways. Some customers purchase generators for elderly in the house who need medical equipment to survive. Families with young children purchase them to keep their family comfortable in the likely event of an extended power outage during a natural disaster. Whatever the cause, and whatever the need we have you covered with our many different natural gas and propane generator options. We sell 20 kW Generac natural gas and propane backup generators to keep you comfortable during a power outage. Our generator packages come with a whole house transfer switch and a professional installation. We have several sizes and prices to accommodate any budget! Our generator sizes go up all the way to 100 kilowatts! Give us a call if you need an estimate anywhere in Central and Eastern Kentucky! Contact us for your free quote today! 606-949-1114. Eastern Air Flow of Kentucky offers financing for your new air conditioning system in all areas of Kentucky. Our new heat pumps are available for installation across Kentucky including Pikeville, Paintsville, Louisa, Ashland, Prestonsburg, Lexington, Richmond, and surrounding cities. Contact us for your free heating and cooling consultation at (606)949-1114. Finance your new heating and cooling system or other comfort product for your home and enjoy low monthly payments on your new system. We know that there is rarely a good time to spend a few thousand dollars on a new heating and air conditioning system in your home. For many of us the expense would dip into our savings which we depend on to ensure our family's financial security. It is for this reason that we provide financing as an additional service to all of our customers. We know that purchasing a new heating and cooling system may be stressful. Our goal is to eliminate that stress. Our financing application located to the left of this text is a secure application that is designed to keep your information safe. We use industry standard encryption on our webpage. Our estimates for new heating and cooling systems are always free. We have had customers take advantage of our financing in the cities and areas around Paintsville, Pikeville, Richmond, Lexington, Prestonsburg, Louisa, Belfry, Ashland, Hazard, Winchester, and Inez. Give us a call and allow us to serve you anywhere in Central and Eastern Kentucky! Eastern Air Flow of Kentucky has installed geothermal heat pumps in all areas of Kentucky. Our geothermal heat pumps are available for installation across Kentucky including Pikeville, Paintsville, Louisa, Ashland, Prestonsburg, Lexington, Richmond, and surrounding cities. Contact us for your free geothermal consultation at (606) 949-1114. Geothermal heat pumps (GHPs), sometimes referred to as GeoExchange, earth-coupled, ground-source, or water-source heat pumps, have been in use since the late 1940s. They use the constant temperature of the earth as the exchange medium instead of the outside air temperature. Although many parts of the country experience seasonal temperature extremes -- from scorching heat in the summer to sub-zero cold in the winter—a few feet below the earth's surface the ground remains at a relatively constant temperature. Depending on latitude, ground temperatures range from 45°F (7°C) to 75°F (21°C). Like a cave, this ground temperature is warmer than the air above it during the winter and cooler than the air in the summer. The GHP takes advantage of this by exchanging heat with the earth through a ground heat exchanger. As with any heat pump, geothermal and water-source heat pumps are able to heat, cool, and, if so equipped, supply the house with hot water. Some models of geothermal systems are available with two-speed compressors and variable fans for more comfort and energy savings. Relative to air-source heat pumps, they are quieter, last longer, need little maintenance, and do not depend on the temperature of the outside air. A dual-source heat pump combines an air-source heat pump with a geothermal heat pump. These appliances combine the best of both systems. Dual-source heat pumps have higher efficiency ratings than air-source units, but are not as efficient as geothermal units. The main advantage of dual-source systems is that they cost much less to install than a single geothermal unit, and work almost as well. Even though the installation price of a geothermal system can be several times that of an air-source system of the same heating and cooling capacity, the additional costs are returned to you in energy savings in 5 to 10 years. System life is estimated at 12-15 years for the inside components and 50+ years for the ground loop. There are approximately 50,000 geothermal heat pumps installed in the United States each year. For more information, visit the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association. There are four basic types of ground loop systems. Three of these -- horizontal, vertical, and pond/lake -- are closed-loop systems. The fourth type of system is the open-loop option. Which one of these is best depends on the climate, soil conditions, available land, and local installation costs at the site. All of these approaches can be used for residential and commercial building applications. Closed-Loop Systems: Most closed-loop geothermal heat pumps circulate an antifreeze solution through a closed loop -- usually made of plastic tubing -- that is buried in the ground or submerged in water. A heat exchanger transfers heat between the refrigerant in the heat pump and the antifreeze solution in the closed loop. The loop can be in a horizontal, vertical, or pond/lake configuration. One variant of this approach, called direct exchange, does not use a heat exchanger and instead pumps the refrigerant through copper tubing that is buried in the ground in a horizontal or vertical configuration. Direct exchange systems require a larger compressor and work best in moist soils (sometimes requiring additional irrigation to keep the soil moist), but you should avoid installing in soils corrosive to the copper tubing. Because these systems circulate refrigerant through the ground, local environmental regulations may prohibit their use in some locations. Horizontal: This type of installation is generally most cost-effective for residential installations, particularly for new construction where sufficient land is available. It requires trenches at least four feet deep. The most common layouts either use two pipes, one buried at six feet, and the other at four feet, or two pipes placed side-by-side at five feet in the ground in a two-foot wide trench. The Slinky™ method of looping pipe allows more pipe in a shorter trench, which cuts down on installation costs and makes horizontal installation possible in areas it would not be with conventional horizontal applications. Vertical: Large commercial buildings and schools often use vertical systems because the land area required for horizontal loops would be prohibitive. Vertical loops are also used where the soil is too shallow for trenching, and they minimize the disturbance to existing landscaping. For a vertical system, holes (approximately four inches in diameter) are drilled about 20 feet apart and 100 to 400 feet deep. Into these holes go two pipes that are connected at the bottom with a U-bend to form a loop. The vertical loops are connected with horizontal pipe (i.e., manifold), placed in trenches, and connected to the heat pump in the building. Pond/Lake: If the site has an adequate water body, this may be the lowest cost option. A supply line pipe is run underground from the building to the water and coiled into circles at least eight feet under the surface to prevent freezing. The coils should only be placed in a water source that meets minimum volume, depth, and quality criteria. Open-Loop System: This type of system uses well or surface body water as the heat exchange fluid that circulates directly through the GHP system. Once it has circulated through the system, the water returns to the ground through the well, a recharge well, or surface discharge. This option is obviously practical only where there is an adequate supply of relatively clean water, and all local codes and regulations regarding groundwater discharge are met. Hybrid Systems: Hybrid systems using several different geothermal resources, or a combination of a geothermal resource with outdoor air (i.e., a cooling tower), are another technology option. Hybrid approaches are particularly effective where cooling needs are significantly larger than heating needs. Where local geology permits, the "standing column well" is another option. In this variation of an open-loop system, one or more deep vertical wells is drilled. Water is drawn from the bottom of a standing column and returned to the top. During periods of peak heating and cooling, the system can bleed a portion of the return water rather than reinjecting it all, causing water inflow to the column from the surrounding aquifer. The bleed cycle cools the column during heat rejection, heats it during heat extraction, and reduces the required bore depth. Our geothermal heat pump systems are available for installation across all of Kentucky! So many of our customers across Lexington, Louisville, Richmond, Winchester, Georgetown, Pikeville, Prestonsburg, Pikeville, Paintsville, Louisa, and Ashland believe that an electricity bill of $400 to $500 is normal during the fall and winter months; The truth is however, that your winter electricity bill should never be more than $250.00 or so in the average sized house during the fall and winter months. If your homes heat pump system is older than 10 years old, you should make sure to have it maintained before winter so that it can be working at its optimum efficiency and capacity. If your system is much older than 12 years old, you should begin considering replacing it. New high efficiency heat pump systems can save you thousands of dollars in energy costs every year, paying for itself in no time at all. Contact us today for your free high efficiency heat pump consultation. Give us a call at (606) 949-1114 for your free consultation. We serve all of Kentucky's heating and air conditioning needs! |
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