Heating And Cooling Blog
The Energy Star Program Evolves With Its Most Efficient Label
Consumers have known for years that heating equipment with the Energy Star logo can be counted on for energy savings. Now there is a new designation within the Energy Star program that helps homeowners identify the “best of the best.” This is the Energy Star Most Efficient label, which came out as a pilot program in […]
Duct Cleaning: Better Now Than Later
Duct cleaning is one of those tasks that are easy to overlook. Your ducts are hidden away so you don’t see what’s actually happening with them if you don’t have someone check them out every once in a while. Duct maintenance is fairly routine and should be a part of any annual HVAC tuneup, but sometimes […]
AFUE: A Key Consideration When You're Buying A Furnace
Efficiency matters when it comes to your home’s furnace. If your furnace is old and ready for retirement, you’ll want to replace it with a more efficient model. Doing so will both improve home comfort and lower your heating bills during our long southwest Ohio winter. When buying a furnace, you’ll want to use AFUE […]
Maintaining Your Boiler For System Efficiency And Longevity
Many homeowners here in the Dayton area heat their homes with a hot water boiler and radiator or baseboard heating system. Maintaining your boiler will help ensure you get the highest level of comfort and energy efficiency. Properly cared for, boiler systems can last a half-century or more. To reach that goal, you can do […]
In A Nutshell, Geothermal’s Ideal For Buckeye Homeowners
When you need to replace your furnace or air conditioner with something far more efficient, geothermal’s can be an ideal solution for your Southwest Ohio home. A geothermal heat pump (GHP) uses the stored energy underground to harvest heat in the winter and deposit heat from your home in the summer. Geothermal systems use underground […]
Yes, Your Older Dayton-Area Home Can Be Energy Efficient And Charming, Too
Many people think that it’s impossible to have an older home that’s also energy efficient. However, this is not the case. You don’t require a modern, high-tech home in order to save money on your energy bills. In fact, many older homes already have passive energy efficiency features, since they were built before modern air-conditioning […]
Maintaining Your Heat Pump For Optimal Performance
If you use a heat pump in your home, it’s important that it be properly maintained. Maintaining your heat pump will not only save you energy dollars; it can protect the sizable investment you made in your heat pump. According to the federal government, poorly maintained heat pumps can use as much as 10 to […]
Replacing Your Heating System? Learn Some Terms Before You Start Shopping
When considering replacing your heating system, you should know some terms that can help you choose the right furnace or heat pump for your Dayton area home. You’ll want a product that will balance affordability with comfort and energy efficiency.
Changing The Filter In Your Furnace: So Easy To Do, So Easy To Forget
You probably don’t think about your furnace every day, even while you’re enjoying the comfort it produces, so it’s understandable that the simple task of changing the filter in your furnace is so easy to forget. But because it’s also so important, make sure to plan for it. Keeping your filter fresh will help keep […]
Your Ceiling Fans: Switch Directions And Save
You’re losing money if you’re not using your ceiling fans during the winter. Too many homeowners in cold-winter climates like Ohio simply turn the fans off and forget about them until April or May. That’s unfortunate because you can lower your energy use without sacrificing comfort if you know how to use your fans.
