Scotts Contracting - StLouis Renewable Energy

4.05.2019

How to build a "Wood Gasifier" from propane tanks, to power a "Tiny House"!

How to build a "Wood Gasifier" from propane tanks, to power a "Tiny House"!
This is how to build your own Wood Gas producing wood stove that can be used to run a vehicle or generator, this works for replacing propane in most standard propane appliances. This simple unit was made from three small propane tanks and scrap material.

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4.02.2019

Part 5 Spring Clean HVAC Special

US Dept of Energy Suggestions for: Low- and no-cost energy-efficiency measures as it pertains to lowering electricity needs for an energy efficient facility operation.

There are some practices that aren’t just good, they’re the best. And the ideas below are based on best practices from leading ENERGY STAR partners who know how to trim their energy waste with nothing more invested than time and elbow grease. But remember … low-hanging fruit grows back quickly. Have a plan for how to monitor and maintain savings to avoid snapback.

Conduct a nighttime audit to find out what’s on afterhours that shouldn’t be.
Improve operations and maintenance practices by regularly checking and maintaining equipment to ensure it’s functioning efficiently.
Optimize start-up time, power-down time, and equipment sequencing.
Revise janitorial practices to reduce the hours that lights are turned on each day.
Perform monthly maintenance of heating and cooling equipment to guarantee efficient operation throughout the year.
Review and emphasize the financial and environmental results of a preventative maintenance program for major systems and components.
Set goals and a methodology to track and reward improvements.
Visually inspect insulation on all piping, ducting and equipment for damage (tears, compression, stains, etc.).

Part 1 StLouis HVAC Services Now Offered
Part 2 Why Service Is Needed for HVAC Systems
Part 3 Common HVAC Symptoms - Problems
Part 4 Energy Star HVAC Systems
Part 5 Spring Clean HVAC Special
Part 6 Spring Clean Coupon 1/2 Off

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4.01.2019

Energy Star HVAC Systems

A properly working Air Conditioner Creates a Happy Home

That doesn't break the Bank!

Heating and cooling US Dept of Energy Suggestions

Tune up your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system with an annual maintenance contract. Even a new HVAC system, like a new car, will decline in performance without regular maintenance. A contract automatically ensures that your HVAC contractor will provide “pre-season” tune-ups before each cooling and heating season. Your chances of an emergency HVAC breakdown also decrease with regular maintenance.
Plug air leaks with weather stripping and caulking.
Install variable frequency drives (VFDs) and energy-efficient motors.
Balance air and water systems.
Install window films and add insulation or reflective roof coating to reduce energy consumption.
Upgrade and maintain heating and cooling equipment. Replace chlorofluorocarbon chillers, retrofit or install energy-efficient models to meet a building’s reduced cooling loads, and upgrade boilers and other central plant systems to energy-efficient standards.

3.31.2019

Why Service Is Needed for HVAC Systems

HVAC Service performed on a St.Louis HVAC system is an important task that many times gets skipped in the daily hustle and bustle of the St.Louis City Lifestyle.

Here are the top 10 Reasons why servicing the Air Conditioner System BEFORE the cooling systems are needed is a wise inve$tment.