Healthy Home Solutions ™
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Whole House Moisture and Humidity Control
The house as a system in based on building science research that was started during the energy crisis of the 70’s. Princeton University led the way and designed an infiltrometer that can be used to measure the air tightness of a structure. The researchers at Princeton called this air movement into and out of homes infiltration and exfiltration. They found a direct correlation between the uncontrolled air movement into and out of homes and energy expenses.
This unwanted air movement for which Five Star Plumbing Heating Cooling uses the acronym, MAD AIR, is a combination of poor design and construction, antiquated plumbing systems, and or inefficient and poorly installed air distribution systems (ductwork) which create multiple problems. The home owner sees these problems as mold, dirt, and high energy bills (Utility Overpayment). Most home owners are so conditioned to Utility Overpayment that they don’t know that they could improve their environment at less utility cost. In general home owners are frustrated and upset that their energy bills are high and that their home is still not comfortable!
Because of these problems and the need to identify them. Five Star Plumbing Heating Cooling approaches the house as a system. Our comfort advisors use an infiltrometer to test homes to see the problems. If you don’t test, its just a guess.
About the house as a system, Larry says:
“Make it Tight, Insulate it
Right, Ventilate, Dehumidify, and Purify
for COMFORT SAVINGS AND HEALTH"
Healthy Home Solutions
Healthy Home Solutions are a result of merging green building science, heating and air conditioning, indoor air quality, and related home repairs into an integrated system that addresses the complete home from the ground through the peak of the roof with emphasis on reducing energy consumption and providing a healthy environment.
Make it Tight
The air movement into and out of a structure
is stopped by what we call the pressure
boundary. Making it Tight requires
an infiltrometer test to identify the
air leakage sites in the pressure boundary.
Then your comfort advisor can help
you with a plan to make needed repairs.
Insulate it Right
The Thermal Boundary should be complete
with the Pressure Boundary. Your comfort
advisor can help you identify these
problems and provide solutions as well.
Because 60+% of the homes energy is
lost through the attic, we provide
Attic Energy Upgrades that increase
your comfort and lower your utility
bills. Link to Applegate brochure and
the files on the CD that I have sent.
Ventilate
Every home needs fresh air and this standard
has been established by the USDOE.
Our comfort advisor can test and advise
about the needed amount. But there
is good infiltration or makeup air
and bad infiltration. Good infiltration
is what comes in around windows and
doors when the wind blows. Bad infiltration
is what comes from the crawl space
and attic because of MAD AIR problems.
Dehumidify
Air conditioners are not dehumidifiers.
You may need a dedicated system to provide
the proper indoor air quality. Link to
Air Purifying Dehumidifier
Ten Components of a Healthy
Home
- Pressure Boundary
- Thermal Boundary
- Air Distribution System (ductwork)
- Heating System
- Cooling System
- Utility or Operating Expense
- Air Filtration or Purification
- Moisture Levels (Humidify or Dehumidify)
- Sound Levels
- Attached and unheated spaces
Purify
Every cubic foot of air in your home
contains all of the allergens that
cause health problems. Your comfort
depends on lowering the amount in the
air. You cannot remove 100% but you
can lower the concentration. Our whole
house high efficiency air filters and
purifiers can help you live better.
Link to Lennox Pure Air brochure
Consultation
Even our plumbing, heating, air conditioning,
and electrical service technicians are
trained in the house as a system so that
they can spot the major problems. Every
service technician who calls on you will
evaluate your home’s systems to identify
the best solution for your home. Five Star Plumbing Heating Cooling
sets the standard for providing the Whole
House Solution. Our focus is on providing
you top quality service and repair by
making sure all of your plumbing, electrical
and mechanical systems are running efficiently
and smoothly.


