Haley Comfort Systems Blog

As you look to save money for your family, consider installing a central air conditioning system in your home. Haley Comfort Systems can deliver quality service for you today; for more than 20 years they have been the leading installer of central a/c systems in Minnesota.

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Most people think that air is free, but it has hidden costs. Although it can be as cheap and plentiful as water, it can also end up expensive like a designer sports drink. Fortunately, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems can keep the air in your home or business clean and comfortable without wasting money or energy.

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With Haley Comfort Systems, you will never have to wait long to have air conditioning installed in your home. In the summer’s sweltering heat, it can be dangerous to be in the home without air conditioning. Moving around and performing daily tasks in the extreme heat of summer can cause dehydration, which is very bad for health. In the house during the summer, it should be possible to do routine tasks and chores without becoming exhausted due to the severity of the heat. One way to keep everyone healthy and comfortable during the summer is to install an air conditioning system from Haley Comfort Systems.

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Home fireplaces provide a warm and cozy place to gather around during chilly weather. There are many types of fireplaces today which suit every need. Wood fireplaces, gas fireplaces, and electric fireplaces are all different options. Haley Comfort Systems can even make custom designed fireplace mantels and cabinetry.

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Using an indoor boiler or outdoor boiler is a great way to heat your home and do your part to help out the environment. A boiler is basically an enclosed container with water inside it. The water inside is heated and the resulting vapor is used in heating as it exits the boiler.

Often, when one envisions a boiler, they think of the historical wrought-iron boiler. In fact, boilers today are most commonly made from steel or copper. Most boilers still use wood as fuel, although some are fueled by coal or natural gas.

There are many advantages of using an indoor or outdoor boiler to heat your home. Boilers are popular because they are inexpensive. Using a boiler as an alternative energy source is one of the best ways to slash heating bills because they are efficient usually fueled by wood, an inexpensive and renewable source of fuel.

Not only are boilers more affordable than other heating systems, they are also safer, more reliable and much more durable, only requiring minimal maintenance. In addition to all these positive attributes, boilers are very environmentally friendly-they use less energy than other heaters and never release toxic creosote and smoke.

Both indoor and outdoor boilers are good choices, but sometimes circumstances will dictate which type you decide to invest in. Some families prefer their boiler to be located outside, because fuel for an indoor boiler must be brought inside the home. And outdoor boilers are relatively large units, so homes with smaller yards may opt for an indoor boiler.

Whether you decide to use an indoor or an outdoor boiler, you can feel good about choosing a heating system that is environmentally friendly, efficient and affordable.

The vast majority of the population of the US resides in the temperate zone. This has resulted in the development and proliferation of combined heating and cooling systems as an integrated solution. More and more newer homes are installing hybrid heater and air-conditioners as modular systems, with mix-and-match components to custom design an ideal climate-controlled environment.

In the past, it was considered sufficient to simply control the temperature in the home – as long as a house was mostly warm in cold weather, and tolerably cool in warm weather, it was considered by most people as “close enough.” Today, it’s not unreasonable to expect a climate control system to regulate temperature, increasing or lowering humidity, supply fresh air ventilation and provide air purification with germicidal bacterial and mold filtering which works in conjunction with existing heating and cooling, such as fireplaces and patio or deck breezeways.

Today’s technology has made air-conditioning and heating much more affordable, both in initial installation capital outlay and on-going annual costs. Most modern systems can be reasonably expected to perform 20 years or longer during their effective service life. This lowers the annual rate on return on investment to levels approaching the cost of running an older system with its significantly higher annual operating costs for utilities.

Green and environment eco-friendly technologies of the past several years have increased efficiency of component parts and lowered the amount of electrical and petrochemical overhead expenditures. Cost savings may also be realized in the form of rebates or tax incentives for installation of qualifying green technologies.

A premier example of the “plug-and-play” modular concept is the Bryant Evolution climate control system. Haley Comfort Systems also provides information about the Plus 95s with PerfectSense™ Perfect Humidity™.

As with every major appliance purchase, consultation with licensed, certified and knowledgeable experts with a well-established reputation is strongly recommended. The new breed of climate control devices is not a Do It Yourself project, it requires specialized tools and expertise only a professional can provide.

Every day we are warned about the dangers to our health of outdoor pollutants; however, the quality of our indoor air is even more important. Current research indicates that people spend as much as 90% of their time indoors, especially during cold winter months. This means that most of the air we breathe is indoor air, which is often laden with pollutants like dust, smoke, and mold. Even furniture and cleaning supplies can release harmful particles into the air. These pollutants, left unchecked, can severely damage one’s health and quality of life.

Fortunately, there are measures one can take to reduce home air contaminants. One of the most effective ways to clean the air is with indoor air quality control systems. The benefits of using these systems are numerous. Most importantly, they will improve your health by reducing your exposure to damaging contaminants and increasing your comfort level in the home. This is especially important for homes with children or the elderly, as these individuals are more susceptible to air pollution. In addition, allergy sufferers will greatly benefit by the reduction of dust, animal dander, mold, and pollen from the outdoors. Those with respiratory problems and asthma may also notice a significant change for the better when using indoor air quality control systems.

Haley Comfort Systems approach air quality control with four different technologies: air cleaners, which filter and purify the air, removing harmful contaminants; recovery ventilators, which bring in temperature-controlled fresh air from outdoors; humidifiers and dehumidifiers, to ensure a comfortable moisture level; and ultraviolet (UV) lights, which prevent the growth of bacteria, mold, and fungus. Combining all of these technologies can reduce up to 99% of harmful pollutants in your indoor air, making your home safer and healthier for you and your family.

The 21st century is going “green”. Vehicle emissions are getting most of the press, but commercial buildings are also being scrutinized as a persistent energy drain with outdated or inadequate heating and air conditioning systems.

HVAC emissions are only half the story. The persistent economic downturn that’s tightened every belt has forced radical changes in how we do business. Everybody is being squeezed to do more with less. That heating and air conditioning system that’s running 24/7, 365 days a year can be a problem for some commercial businesses.

The answer? Going green with 21st century commercial HVAC systems for your business. Some of this technology is so advanced it’s being used in space shuttles and nuclear submarines. Thermal analysis and energy estimating computer modeling, VoIP and PoE computerized control adjustments, and individually controlled “quiet systems” are eliminating emissions and saving serious money.

It is possible to save 50% in heating and air conditioning expenses. Which is why the federal government is offering a tax deduction of up to $1.80 per square foot for existing commercial buildings or up to $.60 per square foot for some building systems. Commercial buildings are a long-term investment. There is more concern for the life cycle cost of an HVAC system as there is for upfront costs.

But it doesn’t have to be costly to upgrade. Haley Comfort Systems has the answers. In business nearly 20 years, Haley Comfort Systems is at the cutting edge of the ever-changing HVAC technology. While keeping new install or upgrade costs in check, Haley Comfort Systems ensures that commercial building owners get a profitable return on the initial investment with long-term cost savings.

Is there change on the horizon? You bet there is. And Haley Comfort Systems is there to meet the challenge.

There has never been a better time to be in the market for a new stove. You can choose from a wide variety of gas, wood, electric, and pellet/corn stoves, all high-quality and attractive additions to any home. Consider the options available at Haley Comfort Systems.

Gas stoves are great because they’re convenient, clean, and can be turned on and off very quickly. If you only need the stove on for a few minutes, you have that flexibility, and it greatly improves the ambiance and mood of your home for an affordable price. It even does a great job of simulating real wood-burning stoves!

Wood stoves, on the other hand, can give your home a true rustic, traditional feel. They are also very economical and efficient. There is no compromise in the appearance of a wood stove––while other stoves only simulate flames, the wood stove is an authentic, aesthetically-pleasing addition to your home, and there’s something about heat from burning wood that feels truly special. Many wood stoves qualify for governmental stimulus rebates of up to $1,500.

Electric stoves are an excellent type of stove because they are easy to use and lower-maintenance. Imagine being able to heat up the room with the touch of a button on a remote control! There’s almost nothing that can beat the elegance and simplicity of a plug and play electric stove. Plus, the appearance of the electric stove might better match the aesthetics of your home than some of the other types, especially if you have a lot of electronics. It’s all about what works best for you.

Pellet/corn stoves are the newest type of stove available, and they are growing in popularity because they burn on the cheapest fuel around: corn. If you are interested in a stove that will eventually pay for itself in terms of energy savings, and one that is better for the environment, you should consider getting a pellet/corn stove. It can give you a nice, warm feeling to get cheaper, environmentally-friendly heating in your home. Many pellet and corn stoves qualify for governmental stimulus rebates of up to $1,500.

A fireplace is a nice addition to the home, but ordinary fireplaces are not efficient for home heating.

Fireplace inserts convert open masonry fireplaces into sealed home heating centers, plus they add to the beauty of standard masonry fireplaces even when not in use. With the beauty of metal-framed safety glass doors, fireplace inserts can turn on the charm of flickering flames safely within steel or cast iron fireboxes.

Safe and efficient, modern fireplace inserts can provide from about 30,000 to almost 80,000 BTUs of clean, smoke-free heat to a home while showing off their own built-in beauty, plus they provide fascination with flickering flames behind glass doors. No smoke in the room. No sparks on the rug. Just hour after hour of comfort and beauty.

Some fireplace inserts even have a “large” cooking surface on top. With that you can heat your hot chocolate while you smile at the beautiful flames behind the safety glass doors – all in the warmth being created for you as you watch.

There are fireplace inserts fueled by natural or propane gas, by wood, and with pellets. Each has advantages. For tops in heating ability, the wood-fueled inserts seem to be the ones. A log load with 18-inch long logs should last for up to nine or 10 hours. For ultimate convenience, the gas-fired units are probably best, but gas piping and everything that gas piping entails has to enter the selection process. Pellets are available in bulk and pellet-fired units feature pellet reservoirs holding enough for hours of use. The user simply adjusts the rate of pellet feed into the fireplace insert for a continuous heating ability.

Fireplace inserts are recently gaining popularity because many wood, pellet and corn inserts qualify for governmental stimulus rebates of up to $1,500.