Air Conditioner Repairs You Can Make Yourself
As the summer heats up, your air conditioning bills probably goes up, too. One way you can help keep your bills under control is to ensure that your home is properly ventilated. Good ventilation also prevents a buildup of moisture that can lead to mold and other problems. There are several options for ventilating your home available.
Roof Vents
Roof vents help to pull the hot air from your home’s attic and pushes it out into the outside atmosphere. Read More»
The key to making your home more comfortable and energy-efficient could lie in the way your ceiling fan blades spin. The simple act of switching its direction at the start of the heating or cooling season not only keeps your home comfortable under harsh temperatures, but it could also save you a bundle of money on your annual energy expenses.
Putting a New Spin on Home Comfort
When your fan spins counter-clockwise, it pushes the air downwards directly on you. Read More»
According to Energy.gov, around 12% of your energy bills are for heating water, and this can add up to a lot of money each year. To achieve a more energy-efficient house, you may want to consider replacing your old hot water heater with a heat pump water heater (HPWH). This is a great way to reduce your energy bills, and here are two things you should know about HPWHs.
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With the average cost of having a new residential furnace around $5,000, it’s understandable that homeowners want to get the longest lifespan out of their old furnaces as possible before they “bite the bullet” and pay for a new one. However, continuing to use a furnace that’s past the point of needing to be replaced can not only lead to wasted money on higher energy bills, but could even be a safety hazard to those in the home. Read More»
The heater and the air conditioner may do totally different things, but they have quite a bit in common. In many cases today, the heater and air conditioner use the same indoor equipment. Because of that, problems with your air conditioner in the summertime may end up causing heater issues come wintertime. Below, you can learn more about how the heater and the air conditioner are similar even though they’re used in separate situations. Read More»
