As a homeowner, you look for all of the ways to reduce utility costs to balance your budget. While you may believe that your home is energy-efficient, there may be hidden causes of inefficiency that show up in your monthly bills. Here are three methods of measuring your home energy efficiency to ensure your home […]
Are Your Energy Bills Affected by Pet Doors?
Pet doors are a great convenience, allowing your pets to come and go to do its business outdoors whenever it needs to without you getting up and letting it out. But when you install a pet door, there’s a big hole in your wall, and depending on how the door is constructed, it can allow […]
Keep Energy Vampires from Wasting Energy in Your Home
A quick walk through your home might reveal plenty of energy vampires that waste your energy continually.
Heat Loss? Fix it and Keep Your Home Comfortable
A cold, dry Dayton night can quickly sap the warmth out of a poorly-weatherized home. By taking some basic steps to defend your home against heat loss, however, you can keep your living space cozy all winter.
How You Can Save Money on Energy this Fall
The two energy-hungriest appliances in your home during the winter are your heating system and water heater. It’s not difficult to improve their energy efficiency and address air leakage in your home’s envelope. The investment of time and money will pay you back in lower energy bills and increased comfort.
Your Carbon Monoxide Detectors: When The Furnace Is Working, Make Sure They’re Working, Too
Homeowners who use gas to heat their home’s air, water and/or food should be concerned about safety related to potential carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, and make sure their home is outfitted with working carbon monoxide detectors. Several types of home heating methods can produce carbon monoxide gas that can be lethal if undetected. It’s important […]
You Don’t Have To Be A Pro To Know HVAC Acronyms
HVAC industry acronyms represent industry-specific items, processes, actions and organizations. Here is a list of some common HVAC acronyms and their meanings (and by the way, HVAC stands for heating, ventilation and air conditioning).
7 Energy Saving Tips To Help Keep Energy Costs Down
Staying warm inside in Southwest Ohio during the winter can be costly, but you can realize energy savings by completing some easy steps that help reduce your overall utility bill. Some steps cost nothing more than time, while others cost little but have significant payback all year long.
Evaluate Your Home Equipment’s Energy Efficiency To Make Changes That Impact Your Checking Account
For homeowners, energy efficiency is a major concern. Wasted energy leads to wasted money, and by conducting a simple home energy evaluation, you can spot inefficiencies and take action to solve them, which will help you save while doing the environment a favor.
Find Out What Kinds Of Common Problems Can Occur With Your Air Conditioning System And Keep It Running Smoothly All Summer Long
Like anyone else, homeowners living in the Dayton area want an air conditioning system they can count on when the hot days of summer arrive. The unexpected often happens at the worst possible time. So what can go wrong with your cooling system, and how can you increase the odds that your equipment will run […]
