Posts Tagged ‘energy efficiency’
3 Tips to Get Your AC Ready for Summer
Spring is finally here and you know what that means! Backyard barbeques, fun with friends and family, and lots of sunshine. It also means hot summer temperatures are just around the corner, so we thought we’d bring you three quick tips to help get your AC ready for the next heat wave. Preparing your…
Read MoreHeating System Checks Increase Comfort and Save Homeowners Money
Would you drive your car without ever changing the oil? Probably not. Just like your car, home heating systems such as furnaces, boilers, water heaters, heat pumps, and on-demand units require annual preventative maintenance to deliver the comfort and safety you deserve. There are several reasons to have annual preventative maintenance performed by a licensed…
Read MoreFurnace Maintenance is Critical for Home Safety and Comfort
Furnace maintenance keeps you and your home safe, comfortable, and efficient, and it’s something homeowners ought to have done by a professional every year. Professional maintenance ensures clean indoor breathing air, extends equipment life, reduces energy bills, and keeps homeowners safe from noxious gasses such as carbon monoxide, also known as the “Silent Killer.” Learn…
Read More3 Reasons to Get a Rinnai Tankless Water Heater
Rinnai Tankless Water Heaters are superior to tanked water heaters for several reasons, and if you haven’t considered one for your home, I highly recommend that you check them out. For starters, Rinnai Tankless Water Heaters are energy efficient and only heat the water you need, when you need it. By contrast, tanked water heaters…
Read MoreBad Air, High Energy Bills, Hot Rooms, Oh My!
Are You Breathing Bad Air? Did you know that the biggest reasons for poor Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), high energy bills, and uneven room temperatures in your home is often leaky duct work? According to Sam Rashkin, chief architect of the Building Technologies Office in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency…
Read More7 Signs of Heating and Cooling System Failure
Do you know some of the most common signs of impending heating or cooling system failure? Homeowners really ought to be aware that the following seven symptoms can lead to water damage, deadly carbon monoxide leaks, a loss of heat or air conditioning on the most uncomfortable days, and increased expenses, just to name a…
Read More6 Quick Tips to Avoid Unwanted Heating Costs
If you’re like most homeowners, you open your heating bill for the first time every winter and a feel a mild shock at how expensive it is. Your mental calculator goes to work, and you feel a grudging resignation that this—or more—is the new normal for the next several months. It’s time to keep the…
Read MoreThe Truth About SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio)
So, you’re getting a new air conditioning system, and your comfort specialist has told you all about these high efficiency systems that are going to increase your comfort and drastically reduce your energy bills. Even if your air conditioner is only 10 years old, you may save 20% to 40% of your cooling energy costs…
Read More6 DIY Home Improvement Tips to Save You Money
You don’t have to be a master carpenter or a construction whiz to enjoy significant savings in your home. Here are six easy tips that could help you keep your money where it belongs: in your bank account! Tip #1 – Electrical Outlets Electrical outlets lead right into hollow walls, which means that conditioned air…
Read More2 Tips to Save Your Water Heater
What if I told you that a simple metal rod is the single most important factor in determining the lifespan of your tanked water heater? What if I said that this rod protects the inside of your tank from rusting, and therefore leaking, and that it could prevent catastrophic failure and significant water damage? An…
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