energy star
January 19, 2012
In order to increase energy savings around your home, you have to know what areas are contributing to higher energy bills and decreased comfort. One tool that provides comprehensive, detailed, customized information is Energy Star’s Home Energy Yardstick, which will help you find out how your home scores in efficiency. The results will help you prioritize projects that boost energy savings. To begin the Energy Star program, you need to enter your ZIP code, home’s square footage and utility records […]
December 4, 2012
You’re not expected to know the inside and outside of your heating system. It’s complicated stuff. That’s why most homeowners rely on a professional HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) technician to service it every year. However, it does help to know some of the terminology. Not only will it make working with your heating-system tech much easier, it will also help you grasp a basic idea of how your heating system works. Here are a few terms which can help […]
January 22, 2013
You have heard the hype about how high-efficiency furnaces save money, but are they worth the cost? Though high-efficiency furnaces cost more upfront, the savings in the long run cannot be argued. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), older, low- to mid-efficiency furnaces are inadequate to save on your monthly heating costs because they: Create a natural draft that increases the flow of combustion gasses Have a continually running pilot light Utilize a large heat exchanger, compared to […]
February 13, 2014
Even though winter is more than halfway over and spring’s not too far away, you probably would still like to save money on home heating if possible. Reducing your heating bills this winter isn’t difficult if you follow these five easy energy saving tips: Maintain your HVAC system Changing your furnace filter on a regular basis will help keep your HVAC system running at peak levels. Schedule a regular maintenance visit and perform any service recommended by the HVAC technician, including sealing duct […]