How-To
3/9/2023
In an outdoor living space, hot air rises and will quickly dissipate. It’s not like dealing with a confined interior space, so even a slight of breeze would make a powerful forced-air heating system ineffective. Just as important as selecting the right heater type, determining the best location for mounting of the heater is just as important. And we can help!
3/9/2023
King’s line of SmartWave Carbon Fiber Radiant Heaters install quickly, using our innovative mounting system that requires no measuring tape, and is simple enough for one-person to even install our 3-lamp, 5 foot heater.
2/1/2023
Most of us are familiar with common convection type heaters that heat the air as it passes through the unit, and then pushes it out into the room. But did you know Cove Heaters, unlike most heating systems, combine the sustained warmth of convection heat, with the quick comfort of radiant heat transfer, maintaining an extremely comfortable, constant room temperature.
6/7/2022
WINDOW WATCHER™ thermostats are designed to reinforce positive energy habits while limiting landlord energy expenses. And while originally conceived as a solution for tenants who tend to waste energy by leaving their windows cracked open, pairing a common occupancy sensor to your Window Watcher expands the level of control to by adjusting the temperature levels of different rooms in the house based on occupancy.
2/14/2022
If snow and ice accumulates on your roof, self-regulating heating cables are an easy and effective to solution to melt the ice dams before they cause major damage.
2/14/2022
Although the temperatures are dropping outside, they don’t have to drop inside your greenhouse. Gardeners, particularly those with tropical plants, should heat their greenhouses in the winter to temperatures in which their plants can thrive.
2/3/2022
While high-efficiency VRF heat pumps and ductless mini-splits have grown in popularity among homeowners to keep their families warm during the heating season, a major limitation is their lack of performance in subfreezing temperatures.
2/3/2022
Every enclosure has it’s own set of unique challenges. In pumphouses, freezing pipes can have devastating consequences, while in electrical enclosures excess moisture can be harmful to expensive electronic components. The U series is a simple and reliable solution, with no moving parts to wear out or maintain, making it an inexpensive choice for freeze protection. Specifically designed to operate in both horizontal and vertical (up to 500W max) positions.
1/27/2022
King Electric’s KFUH ECO2S, 2-stage high velocity unit heaters offer energy-efficient heating for every size aircraft hangar at the lowest installation cost. We all know when that big hangar door opens, the space fills up with unconditioned outside air. A heating system that quickly brings the space back to the programmed comfort temperature is paramount.
4/20/2021
With zone-based heating you heat each room independently, which maximizes individual comfort and minimizes the electric bill.
3/18/2021
If you hang sheetrock for a living you no doubt have been troubled by slow drying joint compound. Many factors can contribute to slow drying joint compound, including temperature and moisture. It seems a heavily debated issue, so what is the best method to control the building’s environment for optimal drying?
7/13/2020
If you are stuck with no air-conditioning in your garage or it’s completely enclosed with no windows, this post is for you. As the summer heats up, hot and humid working conditions can put a stop to those all important shop projects. Using a high velocity fan or two can help transfer the hot air out and any cooler air in, makes a big difference and getting you back to work.
4/1/2020
If you are a property owner and pay your tenants electric bill, then you know exactly how John Ferrera from Stony Hill Real Estate Services feels. Faced with high electric bills and no real actionable way to get his tenants to be energy-conscious about their daily lives and the heating bill, John discovered the Autonomy Dual-Timed Thermostat and said goodbye to that headache!
3/16/2020
The Autonomous Dual Timed thermostat DOES and automatically sets back temperatures based on the amount of time the student has been inactive. No programming Required. Cut your HVAC energy spend without invasive wiring or building automation. Energy saving technology for commercial buildings that installs quickly with no revenue disruption.
10/31/2019
For warehouses and distribution centers, the winter months can present an array of challenges. To save money and prevent wasted energy, warehouses must utilize their heating sources more efficiently.