Air conditioning takes the lion’s share of the high energy expenses that homeowners usually incur in the summer. This implies that the savings you can get from reducing your air conditioning costs are substantial. To help you effectively save money, let’s break down the main culprits behind high summer AC bills and learn how you […]
Best Heating Alternatives to Save Energy This Season
Now that summer is over and fall is in full-swing, it’s time for homeowners to turn their attention to what’s next – cooler weather. Standard heating systems are great, of course, but they’ll also cost you a pretty penny. To help decrease your costs, we’ve compiled some great heating alternatives to lower your energy usage.
How to Get the Biggest Bang for Your HVAC Buck
Whether you’re having a new, super-efficient, state-of-the-art HVAC system installed, or you’re just limping along with your aging, energy-wasting furnace/air conditioner, you want to get the most out of the system you can. Fortunately, there are several energy-saving tactics that will help you do just that all year long.
Common HVAC Equipment Buying Mistakes People Make
Getting the best results from your purchase of new HVAC equipment requires being aware of some of the common mistakes that can be made when buying heating and cooling systems. Here is a brief list of those mistakes and what to do to avoid them:
How Much Do You Know About Return Air Ducts?
Understanding how your vents work can help make your home more efficient and more comfortable.
Save with HVAC Rebates this Spring
If you’re looking to upgrade your home’s heating or cooling system this spring, make sure you take advantage of any available HVAC rebates or incentives for energy efficiency. These savings are in addition to the savings in operating costs you’ll enjoy with HVAC systems that use energy more efficiently. Several incentives are available in the […]
How a Zoning System Can Save Energy and Money in Your Home
If your home has a damp and chilly finished basement, or upstairs bedrooms that get too warm in the summertime, you know exactly why using one thermostat to heat and cool a home comfortably and effectively is so difficult. This is especially the case with multi-story homes, or those with add-on rooms or big spaces […]
Closing Air Vents: What You Should Know
When colder weather has you running the heat in your Dayton home most of the time, your utility bills can increase significantly. You might have heard that closing the air vents in unoccupied rooms can reduce your heating costs and keep you feeling warmer during winter, but how accurate is this? Here’s a closer look […]
How You Can Save Money on Energy this Fall
The two energy-hungriest appliances in your home during the winter are your heating system and water heater. It’s not difficult to improve their energy efficiency and address air leakage in your home’s envelope. The investment of time and money will pay you back in lower energy bills and increased comfort.
Regular A/C Maintenance Is Essential for Smooth and Efficient Cooling
This past winter brought unpredictable weather, and this pattern has carried on into spring. For this reason, you may have forgotten about your annual A/C maintenance. It is important to add this to your spring to-do list, though, before the weather gets too hot, or you may find that your A/C unit isn’t working or […]