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What Should I Turn the Thermostat to During the Day?
What’s the ideal temperature to set your thermostat to during the day? Like many homeowners, you might often wonder about just how high or low you need to set your furnace or AC to run when you’re away from home. You probably already know that it wastes money to heat or cool your homes when…
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Filters 101: HVAC Filtration Options
Many homeowners visit their local home improvement center to purchase a new HVAC filter and find a massive wall of filters in various sizes, types and efficiency ratings. Purchasing the right sized filter that meets your filtration requirements can be a daunting task — this post will explain the different HVAC filter options available as…
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Heat Pump vs. AC: Which Is Best for You?
When it’s time to install or replace a new HVAC system, you may face the difficult decision of choosing between a heat pump vs. a central air conditioning (AC) unit. While these systems generally work the same when cooling your home, there are some major differences on the heating side. This post will cover the…
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Tips for Saving Energy in Your Home: Cooling
Climate control is the largest energy expense of a typical U.S. home. It’s easy to cut back a little on water use or turn off the lights when you leave, but it’s harder to make compromises when the comfort of your family and guests is at stake. Thankfully, there are small and moderate energy-saving changes…
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Multi-Zone Home Heating and Cooling
If you share your home with someone else, you know how annoying it can be to try and agree on a temperature. Some people in the household will likely want the home cooler, and others will want it warmer. With standard heating and cooling systems, everyone typically comes to a compromise, but few are actually…
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Tapping Into Additional Savings With a Programmable Thermostat
How Programmable Thermostats Can Save You Money on Energy Bills In today’s fast-paced world, with constant notifications and distractions, any way to simplify life while saving money is a win. If you aren’t using a programmable thermostat to control your home’s heating and cooling, you’re missing out on potential savings. With the right settings, a…
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10 Efficient Air Conditioning Strategies to Cool Your Home Effectively
During the summer, scorching temperatures can drastically impact your electricity bills. Fortunately, there are tips and tricks to help homeowners keep utility bills low, while still staying cool and comfortable in the summer heat. Below, we share 10 efficient air conditioning tips to cool your home. Maintain Your Current Air Conditioner Your air conditioner is…