Fall is here, and soon we will be switching on our furnaces to get us through the cold winter months. There’s no time like the present to start preparing for using your furnace. In addition to scheduling your heating system’s annual preventive maintenance, checking your CO (carbon monoxide) detectors should be at the top of your …
You’ll Soon Be Needing The Furnace; Have You Checked Your CO Detectors?Edit Read More »
Shopping for new appliances can be a little overwhelming — especially if you have little or no prior knowledge and haven’t had time to do research. While you can always ask a home comfort specialist to clarify terms and explain product differences, it’s important to learn how to compare different options yourself. Of course, one …
Smart Decision Making With The EnergyGuide LabelEdit Read More »
It can be an intimidating process when researching new heating or cooling equipment for your home or when speaking to an HVAC contractor, if you’re not familiar with the terminology. We’ve provided a short glossary of terms to help you feel more confident when discussing heating and cooling systems with an HVAC contractor. AFUE stands …
Learn Your HVAC Contractor’s Language, And Hold Up Your End Of The ConversationEdit Read More »
Achieving long-term energy efficiency in your home assures you that the heating costs will be lower this winter and you will be more comfortable. It doesn’t have to cost a lot of money to meet this goal, and your benefits start immediately. Increase insulation. The U.S. Department of Energy recommends that you have at least …
Making sure your HVAC system runs properly and efficiently is important for making your home a comfortable environment to live in, as well as keeping your energy bills low. However, air leaks throughout the home can make your HVAC system work harder while wasting energy. For this reason, it’s important to find these costly air …
The Costly Air Leaks In Your Metro-East Home: Find ‘Em, Fix ‘EmEdit Read More »
Homeowners don’t usually give much thought to hot water heaters until it’s time to repair them. Usually, people look for the number of gallons on the existing tank and go from there. However, there’s a more involved in sizing a new water heater than what you might think. Water-heating appliances take a lot of energy, …
Water heaters have been in use for at least 100 years, and the basic technology that makes them work is essentially the same that runs today’s standard water heaters. However, the same technology requires constant heating of the water to make sure it’s ready to use. This may be convenient but it still wastes a …
Tankless Water Heaters: The Right Choice For Your Home?Edit Read More »
Zoned temperature control can be a huge benefit to many homeowners in the Metro-East area. Installing an HVAC zoning system can improve your overall indoor comfort while at the same time saving you money on your heating and cooling bills. Zoned temperature control is especially beneficial for houses that feature any of the following: More …
Your Home Might Be A Prime Candidate For Zoned Temperature ControlEdit Read More »
Homeowners in the Midwest must cope with hot, humid summers that keep air conditioners working hard from June until September. Fortunately, you can ease your cooling load this summer and lower your energy bills with a few basic tips: Keep outdoor heat where it belongs Summer heat can infiltrate your home in two ways: direct …
Ease Your Cooling Load, And Lower Your Energy BillsEdit Read More »
Many of the available federal energy tax credits expired at the end of 2011, with a few exceptions, including the geothermal heat pump (GHP) credit. When homeowners install a new GHP that meets the criteria for the credit, they’re eligible to receive a 30 percent credit on the purchase, the installation and the labor involved, …
The Energy Tax Credit For A Geothermal Heat Pump Is Like Money In Your PocketEdit Read More »
