Shopping for a new A/C can be overwhelming. There are dozens of possibilities to choose from, and this large investment is one you certainly don’t want to take lightly. Perhaps you’re considering a new A/C with a high Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER). This is certainly a good start, since SEER ratings indicate how efficiently […]
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Is your heat pump keeping you and your loved ones comfortable? To get the best performance from your heat pump this season, and to save money on utility costs, read through these do-it-yourself heat pump maintenance tips, and follow up by calling a heating and cooling technician for professional maintenance. Heat pump basics Heat pumps move
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If you’re in the market for a new air conditioner, your focus should be on upgrading to an energy-efficient unit. A few years ago homeowners were happy to purchase the biggest A/C they could afford from a manufacturer they trusted, but that’s no longer enough. These days much more goes into upgrading your A/C. Here
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Most people don’t think of a summer vacation as an opportunity to save money, but that’s exactly what it is if you take the proper steps before heading out the door. You don’t need to waste money and contribute more CO2 to the environment powering an empty home. Reduce demand to the minimum necessary for
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Your HVAC system is one of the most important elements of your home, keeping you comfortable during both the cooling and heating seasons. The Metro-East can have very hot summers and very cold winters, so it’s vital that your system work well throughout the year. Keep your system healthy the same way you keep your
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If you’re looking to save money, both now and in the long term, improving your home’s insulation is an excellent way to accomplish this. While most of us focus on the actual appliances themselves, making sure that we’re buying Energy Star certified products with high efficiency raings, they can only do so much good if
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Since one of the greatest yearly expenses in most homes is cooling and heating them, homeowners always want to minimize these costs if they can. While insulation and other techniques can save you quite a bit, another excellent approach is to take advantage of solar energy to supply the power for your home-comfort system. There
If you’re budget-minded when it comes to your utility costs, but like your home comfortable throughout the cooling season, consider scheduling air conditioner maintenance during the spring. You’ll be taking advantage of the lower demand for HVAC services before things heat up and be prepared for the warm summer days ahead. Routine maintenance does cost money,
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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
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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
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