Saving Money With Programmable Thermostats
As heating and air services take more and more advantage of technology, at least one in eight homes today has a programmable thermostat with a central air conditioning unit. When used properly, a programmable thermostat can help you maintain your HVAC system and save significant costs on your monthly utility [...]
Is Dirty Ductwork Making Your Family Sick?
Plus what to do if your ducts are harboring harmful particles Upon retirement, many people report an increase in illnesses, particularly respiratory-related illnesses marked by coughing and wheezing. The reason: the retiree is spending more time in a home with dirty air. You and your family may also be similarly [...]
4 Considerations for Choosing the Right HVAC Company
How to find an HVAC Contractor You Can Trust Few things can cause more misery than an air conditioning or heating that doesn’t work as it should or that breaks down. More often than not, that frustration and misery can be avoided with regular preventative maintenance of your HVAC unit. [...]
Is Your Air Conditioner Causing Sinus Congestion?
Plus One Simple Trick for Improving Your Home’s Air Quality Have you ever noticed your nose immediately starts to run or becomes congested when you walk outside on a cold, dry day? Well, believe it or not, this same phenomenon can happen when you walk into a cold, dry room. [...]
5 Projects to Seal Your Home’s Envelope for Greater Energy Efficiency
Make Your Home a Fortress Against Leaks and Drafts Even if you have a top-of-the-line air conditioner unit, you may still find that your energy costs are too high. For most homes, this is due to leaks in the home’s envelope – the outer walls, windows, doors, and other [...]
Consider Thermostat Settings Carefully For Vacant Homes
Protect your property. Some homeowners make the mistake of thinking that longer absences mean you can set the thermostat a little higher in the summer, but the opposite is actually true. Summer heat and moisture can warp wood, peel wallpaper and wreak other havoc around your home. The longer this [...]