This reduces the workload of the oil furnace, lets me lower the temperature control a bit, and saves money on heating costs.
The cost of heating and cooling makes up more than half of our household utility bills. With rising utility bills, keeping a comfortable beach house is getting more and more lavish, however hoping to trim bi-weekly costs and reduce our impact on the environment, I’ve gone to great lengths to tighten up our home. I’ve gradually switched out all of the old windows and updated them to triple-pane, Energy Star rated windows. I invested in blown-in insulation for the attic, and every year, I add any necessary caulk or weatherstripping to eliminate leaks. My efforts have saved me quite a bit of money. However, I’ve eliminated essential ventilation and eventually noticed that our beach house was feeling stuffy and stale. There was no way to bring in fresh air and get rid of contaminants such as dust, dander and musty odors. When I mentioned our concerns to a local Heating as well as A/C supplier, she commanded the upgrade of a heat recovery ventilation system. The ventilator operates year round, makes unquestionably little noise and requires only yearly maintenance. It is prefer opening the windows however without the energy waste. This type of ventilator uses the stale air it’s pulling out of the beach house to preheat the fresh, incoming air. This reduces the workload of the oil furnace, lets me lower the temperature control a bit, and saves money on heating costs. The oil furnace should last longer and I like superior air quality. The ventilator is also helpful during the summer time months. It reduces moisture levels, lessening the strain on the cooling system and eliminating that sticky feeling.