You can save about 10 percent utility costs during the cooling months by turning up your thermostat 10 degrees for eight hours a day, according to the federal Energy Savers program. The same applies during the heating months by turning back the thermostat for eight hours. By incorporating the right programmable thermostat into your daily …
Programmable Thermostat Selection In 3 Easy StepsEdit Read More »
The climate in the St. Louis area requires substantial winter heating and summer cooling. One way to achieve energy savings winter and summer is to condition your home with a geothermal heat pump. These offer the most energy-efficient way to heat and cool a home. A geothermal system has underground coils that tap into the stable …
Energy Saving Ideas — Have You Considered Geothermal Heating And Cooling?Edit Read More »
If your heating bills seem to be out of hand this winter in the Metro-East area, your energy efficiency may be failing. A whole constellation of factors contribute to how much it costs to heat and cool your home, and inviting an energy auditor to review your home will help eliminate any second guessing on …
Improving Household Energy Efficiency — Step One, An Energy AuditEdit Read More »
If your home has serious comfort problems, you might blame furnace efficiency or a faulty thermostat. However, it’s also possible that your home has design elements that make it difficult for nearly any system to adequately heat or cool the space, and this can be true whether you have a new or old home. A …
Upstairs Too Warm? Downstairs Too Cool? A Zoning System Can Take Care Of ThatEdit Read More »
Here at Ernst Heating & Cooling we offer a special Energy Savings Agreement. This helps you save money, time and hassle when it comes to the heating and cooling needs of your Edwaredsville area home. This agreement is just one more way we’re here to serve you. Savings from the Energy Savings Agreement Customers get a …
Our Energy Savings Agreement Ensures That Your HVAC System Receives Proper Annual MaintenanceEdit Read More »
One of the biggest advantages of using a heat pump system to warm and cool your Metro East Illinois home is the amount you can save on your energy bills. Heat pumps are generally quite efficient, because they merely transfer heat into or out of your home; they don’t burn energy to actually create the …
Considering a Heat Pump System? Weigh The SEER And HSPF Ratings Before You PurchaseEdit Read More »
If your ductwork is not sealed properly or has leaks, it can negatively affect not only the comfort of your home but how much you spend on energy costs. Most homeowners don’t realize how much air can leak through the ducts of a heating/cooling system. Whether during the hot summer months or freezing temperatures in …
Seal the Leaks In Your Ductwork, And Plug The Drain On Your PocketbookEdit Read More »
Geothermal heat pumps can be used to both heat and cool your home. The efficiency at which this occurs is measured in two primary ways. For heating, efficiency is indicated by the coefficient of performance, or COP, which declares the relationship between the heat provided and energy input required to produce the heat. For cooling, …
Premier Contractor Ernst’s GeoComfort Geothermal Systems ShineEdit Read More »
You want to be comfortable in your home, but you want to save on your energy bill as well. The average home spends nearly $2,000 a year on energy costs, but you can lower this amount by making use of these tips for energy savings without sacrificing home comfort: Use the microwave. Not only does …
Priority Steps You Can Take So Home Comfort And Savings Come FirstEdit Read More »
As a resident in the Metro-East area, you face muggy, hot summers that sometimes keep you from cooling off even with your A/C running full blast. In fact, certain improvements that homeowners obtain — such as effective vapor barriers and better insulation — can lead to excessive moisture in the home. What you need is a …
Whole-House Dehumidification Options For Metro-East HomeownersEdit Read More »
