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 Fix Cold Spots in Your Home
Are there some areas inside your home that are much colder than the others even when your heating system is running? Walking through these cold spots is annoying and uncomfortable. What’s more, these spots ultimately drive up your heating bills.
Comparing Single and Two-Stage Furnaces
If you’re considering upgrading your heating system, some research will help you make the right purchase. You’ll need to understand the different furnaces available and how they’ll impact your comfort and wallet. Let’s make things easier for you by comparing two types of furnaces: single-stage and two-stage furnaces.
Here’s How to Speak the Lingo of HVAC Heating Season
You’ll be better equipped to deal with situations with your HVAC system if you’re hip to HVAC terms that are important during the heating season.
Older Furnace? Follow Proper Pilot Light Safety
Furnace pilot lights used to be the norm, but they’ve been replaced in recent years by electronic ignitors. If you have an older furnace with a pilot light, it’s equipped with a built-in safety mechanism called a thermocouple. When everything’s working properly, the thermocouple senses when the pilot goes out and shuts a small valve […]
Replacing Your Furnace Motor: ECM or PSC
If you’re upgrading your home’s heating system and looking at equipment features and options, you’ll want to investigate more efficient furnace motor replacement options.
How Does a Variable-Speed Furnace Work?
Freezing temperatures can cause your heating bills to skyrocket if you have a traditional furnace that runs often. You can save money while still keeping your Dayton home warm this season by switching to a variable-speed furnace.
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.
Furnace Blowing Cool Air? What It Means And How To Fix It
When you’re dealing with a furnace blowing cool air, your immediate inclination might be to call a professional. While there’s a good chance that a technician will be needed in certain situations, the problem might be something simple that you can correct yourself. Here are some troubleshooting tips we’ve compiled in case your furnace isn’t […]
Why Your Heat Pump Has a Defrost Cycle
Homeowners accustomed to gas or oil furnaces, which generate their own heat though combustion, may find confusing the idea of a heating system that needs to be defrosted while it heats the home. But the heat pump defrost cycle is actually closely related to a heat pump’s operation, and is the same mechanism that gives […]