As winter months approach, many of us Dayton homeowners struggle to find creative new ways to save on utility bills. The time to take action is now before cool snaps turn into frosty, cold nights. Energy-Saving Tips Taking these few simple, energy-saving steps helps conserve energy and make this winter more comfortable and affordable. OptimizeContinue reading “5 Ways to Save on Your Utility Bill This Winter”
When the snow is falling and the temperatures drop below freezing, all you can think about is cranking up the heat and staying nice and warm inside your home. While this may be good for your soul, your bank account may not agree – especially when the monthly energy bill arrives! However, there are severalContinue reading “Tips to Lower Your Heating Bill This Winter”
It happens more often than you think. People decide to forego their regular furnace maintenance or forget to test their heating system before cold weather sets in. Then, as it does, the weather suddenly switches from cool summer temperatures to straight fall chill. And that’s when you know there’s no chance of another heat waveContinue reading “How To Stay Warm While Waiting For Furnace Repair”
Experienced homeowners are more likely to understand the importance of checking their heating system before winter hits. They forgot to check their heating system just once — and then vowed to never make that mistake again. Read on to learn what to check and do when testing your heating system before the winter weather season.Continue reading “How To Check Your Heating System Before Winter Hits”
You rely on your furnace to keep you warm during the long, cold Dayton winters. But if your heating system is blowing cold air, then there are three common reasons such as thermostat problems, overheated furnace or the pilot light is out. It could also be caused by your breaker switch being switched off. TheContinue reading “3 Furnace Troubleshooting Tips When It Blows Cold”
Staying warm in winter is a basic need that all creatures share, but you can also use winterizing projects around the house to help save yourself some money. Keeping warmer and saving money doesn’t have to cost a lot either. Here are four ways you can stay warm and keep money in the bank. MakeContinue reading “4 Tips To Keep Your Home Warm This Winter”
Since your current heating and cooling system is 20 years old and starting to require a lot of maintenance and repairs, you have made the wise decision to replace it with a new, high-efficiency model. But where to begin? The last thing you want to do is settle for a system that fails to meetContinue reading “Questions You Should Be Asking When Purchasing a New Heating & Cooling System”
Sometimes improving your heating and cooling system is about creating the right conditions for energy efficiency. You can have a top-of-the-line HVAC unit with a high SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating or good annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) rating, but if your home’s conditioned air is leaking outside and/or outside air is getting in,Continue reading “Air Sealing Your Home For Energy Efficiency”
Whether you are building a new home or trying to decide on a new heating and cooling unit, you may be wondering what the difference is between a heat pump and an AC/furnace combination unit. Each offers a similar service, but the way they are set up is a bit different. Knowing the differences betweenContinue reading “Difference between a Heat Pump and an AC/Furnace Combo”
Taking a few minutes to prepare your cooling system for spring and summer is a very smart move. With just a little bit of effort, you can help make sure your unit is up and running, at the ready for the hot summer months. Giving your system a little check-up and quick clean can preventContinue reading “Tips to Prepare Your Cooling System for Spring”
