Monthly Archives: February 2017

Reasons Why You Should Insulate An Old Home

2023-07-17T20:07:22+00:00February 28th, 2017|Insulation|

There are many reasons why you should insulate an old house. A lot of houses before the 1960s do not have any kind of insulation. The reason is that energy costs were so low that people didn’t think they needed to save money on heating and cooling their house. If you enjoy your house

The Difference Between Fiberglass And Spray Foam Insulation

2023-07-17T20:16:20+00:00February 28th, 2017|Insulation, Spray Foam Insulation|

When choosing insulation for your home there are a couple of different choices for your home. There are certain advantages to choosing the right insulation for your house. The two most popular options are fiberglass and spray foam insulation. When making a choice in insulating your home consider the following options. Fiberglass is still

What Is R Value?

2023-07-17T15:59:56+00:00February 21st, 2017|Insulation|

R-value is a measure of thermal resistance, or the ability to prevent the transfer of heat. The larger the number, the harder that insulation is working at preventing heat conduction. The less heat loss, the lower your energy bills. Heat moves in three ways: conduction, convection or radiation. R-value addresses conduction: the transfer of heat

Ductless AC Mini-Split Systems – CT Retrofit Sales and Installation

2023-07-17T17:22:16+00:00February 20th, 2017|Ductless AC, Ductless Mini, HVAC|

At Connecticut Retrofit, we are true believers in the efficiency of ductless mini-split air conditioning systems. With air conditioning as one of the fastest growing markets within the HVAC industry in the United States, and the mini-split market growing by 221 percent over the last seven years, there must be some basis for this phenomenal

How Do Ductless Air Conditioners Work?

2023-07-17T17:22:28+00:00February 10th, 2017|Ductless AC, Ductless Mini, HVAC|

A ductless mini-split air conditioner works like a regular central air conditioner but without the ducts. How’s that possible? The indoor unit blows warm air from your home over cold evaporator coils. The refrigerant running through these coils absorbs the heat from the air and brings it to... The outside unit is where the

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