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GREEN PRODUCTS FOR A BETTER LIVING ENVIRONMENT
Welcome to our feature page on Green Products for a Better Living Environment. HVAC Solutions Direct will introduce application ideas, products and resources that contribute to creating a healthy environment while reducing the energy usage footprint.

Integrate the HVAC into an overall working building design - Combine comfort on demand with system design - Reduce energy usage by 30% while increasing comfort and health levels.

 

   CONSIDER THESE APPLICATION IDEAS AND PRODUCTS TO CREATE A

   GREEN LIVING ENVIRONMENT

COMFORT ON DEMAND
 

 

 

 

 

ELECTRONIC DIGITAL SETBACK THERMOSTATS

Adjust temperature and energy usage for living and occupancy demands. Electronic Digital Setback Thermostats offer precision temperature control - increasing comfort levels. Program and automatically adjust temperature settings occupant life style demands - saving energy.

Today's electronic thermostats are available with many features:

  • Maintenance. Tracts "on" time of system, alerting consumer for need of filter change and service maintenance based on system "running" hours.

  • Diagnostics. Pin-point system problems or inefficiencies for servicing contractor.

  • Anticipated Recovery. Thermostat's integrated PID controller decides at what time a scheduled program should be activated in order to reach the programmed temperature at the required time.

  • Remote and Wireless Controls

 

MOTORIZED ZONE DAMPERS

Strategically regulate room-by-room temperature and climate control, improving system efficiency and occupant comfort. Deliver conditioned air where and when it is called for or required. Zone Dampers can control a single zone to a multiple zone designed system from a single furnace / air handler.

LIVING IN A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT

HUMIDIFIERS

Maintain healthy Humidity levels. Some bacteria and viruses spread faster in dry air. Controlling the relative humidity minimizes the growth of some sources of biological contaminants. Proper humidification reduces sinus problems, nose bleeds, dry skin, and cracked lips. It also protects wooden objects and floors, antiques and other furnishings, which may be sensitive to damage from overly dry air.

AIR FILTRATION

Filtering air borne particulate that contribute to unhealthy breathing and decreased HVAC equipment performance. Dust, pollen, pet dander, mold spores and dust mite feces can act as allergies and increase respiratory problems in sensitive people.

There are many types of filtration media and efficiency ratings to choose from, depending on particulate size and application requirement. Proper filtration also protects the HVAC equipment and increases its overall efficiency. Add Carbon filtration to effectively remove VOC's, chemicals, and strong odors from the air.

AIR PURIFICATION

Eliminating air borne microbial, chemical, and allergen - combine Purification with Filtration for increased Indoor Air Quality. Unlike filtering technologies which trap or remove particulates, purification products kill living micro-organisms, bacteria, and viruses which grow in the HVAC system and are circulated in the air that we breathe. The most effective of purification options is the use of UV-C (Ultra-Violet) light technology and UV-C Photo-Catalytic Oxidation technology.

 

VENTILATION

The energy efficient exchanging of stale, contaminated air with fresh, outside air. Buildings are now constructed more air-tight but less ventilated. Ventilation air is necessary to dilute odors and limit the concentration of carbon dioxide and air borne pollutants, such as Respirable Suspended Particles (RSP) and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), and Radon Gas.

Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) and Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) technology offer an optimum solution: fresh air, better climate control, and energy efficiency. These ventilation systems employ a counter-flow heat exchanger between the inbound and outbound air flow. They recover the heat energy in the exhaust air and transfer it to the fresh air as it enters the building. An ERV also transfers the humidity level as well.

HRV / ERV are fan driven units. They can be installed as stand alone units that operate independently , can be built-in or added to the existing HVAC system.

HVAC RESOURCES AND INFORMATION LINKS
 

Green Builder Magazine

http://www.greenbuildermag.com/content/view/175/94/

NHAB Research Center - Green Building Guidelines

http://www.nahbrc.org/greenguidelines/userguide_energy.html

Build It Green

http://www.buildgreen.org/taxonomy_menu/3/4/31/42

Daily Tomorrow Magazine - Green Building 101 Info & Blog

http://www.dailytomorrow.com/2007/11/12/green-building-101-integrated-design

HGTV Pro - Green Designs and Remolding

http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/di_green_sustainable

101 Ways to Save Energy

http://www.powerhousetv.com/stellent2/groups/public/documents/pub/phtv_000293.pdf

Wikipeda Encyclopedia - Defining Green Concepts

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_building