Category Archives: Heating & Cooling

Guidance to Heat & Cool Efficiently

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Nick

As much as half of the energy used in your home goes to heating and cooling. So making smart decisions about your home’s heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system can have a big effect on your utility bills — … Continue reading →

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American Dream outlet switch plate draft sealer™

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Nick

Eliminates drafts near around outlet plates. This insulation piece reduces the work load of your heating/cooling system. Thus, reducing your electric bill. This is a quick and easy fix for a very affordable price. Tweet

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American Dream Water Heater Blanket ™

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Nick

The American Dream Single Bubble White Radiant Barrier Water Heater Blanket works by reflecting heat back into the water heater. The blanket can be installed in minutes, and fits both gas and electric units. American Dream Water Heater Blanket can … Continue reading →

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American Dream Natural Fiber™

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Nick

Our state of the art ultra efficient natural fiber insulation is the best value on the market today; dollar for dollar out performing foam, fiberglass or any other insulation. Tweet

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American Dream Ultra Performance GeoThermal™

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Nick

MANY advantages exist in the AMERICAN DREAM ULTRA PROFORMANCE technology that are superior to conventional geothermal systems both the “open loop” and “closed loop” variety. Tweet

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Solar Attic Fan

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Nick

The Solar Attic Fan is a simple and environmentally sensible solution that can save you money. Powered completely by free solar energy, this sleek and efficient vent is both compact and quiet. Fully operational right from the box, it installs … Continue reading →

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American Dream Attic Guard

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Nick

19 cents per sq. ft. Have heating and cooling effects been tested? At present, there is no standardized method for testing the effectiveness of Attic Guard in reducing heating and cooling bills. But numerous field tests have been performed that … Continue reading →

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Managing Energy Costs in Schools

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Nick

Kindergarten through high school (K–12) buildings in the U.S. use an average of 10 kilowatt-hours of electricity and 50 cubic feet of natural gas per square foot (ft2) annually. Tweet

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