09
Mar
You can help the technician accurately and quickly diagnose your heating and cooling unit’s problem by having some crucial information handy. When the service technician arrives at your home you should be prepared to provide certain important facts to him/her.
26
Feb
The duct system in your home is the vehicle through which your heated and cooled air is distributed throughout your home. Moisture should never be present in ducts. Controlling moisture is the most effective way to prevent biological growth in air ducts.
17
Feb
The duct system in your home is the vehicle through which your heated and cooled air is distributed throughout your home. Air passes through your duct system at an average speed of 1000 feet per minute.
10
Feb
Adjusting your thermostat a few degrees when you are away from home or during the night can save you money in your monthly utility bills. You can save as much as 1% on your utility bills for each degree if the setback period is eight hours long.
05
Feb
Heating and cooling your home uses more energy and drains more energy dollars than any other system in your home. Typically, 43% of your utility bill goes for heating and cooling systems.
16
Sep
Water heating is the second highest energy cost in your house next to heating and cooling, not to mention a precious natural resource. Although the cost of water itself may not seem like much, if you have a leak you could be spending more money out of pocket than you realize and wasting gallons of water each day. With some simple tasks you can avoid both of these expenses and keep your home running smoothly while protecting one of our most valuable resources – water.
10
Sep
Next to heating and cooling, heating water is the highest energy user in your home. On average, households will spend $400-600 per year on heating water. New technology enables homes to have instant hot water and decrease water heating costs by up to 50% by installing a Tankless Water Heater.
08
Sep
A do-it-yourself energy audit is something easy you can do yourself. You’ll be saving energy and money by performing a few easy checks. When you perform an energy audit make sure to keep a checklist of areas you have inspected and any problems you have found. This list will help you to prioritize any tasks or upgrades you may be considering.
26
Aug
Heating a home is the largest energy expense in most homes, and it accounts for two-thirds of annual energy bills in cold climates. Experts are predicting the cost of heating your home, both with electricity and natural gas, to rise again just as it did this past winter.
12
Aug
Next to heating and cooling, water heating is typically the largest energy user in the home. As homes have become more and more energy efficient during the last 20 years, the percentage of energy used for water heating has steadily increased.