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 […]
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 […]
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.
Boiler On The Edge? Retrofits May Do For Now, But Weigh These Factors Before Deciding
Though the majority of houses today are equipped with furnaces, the usage of boilers is still quite prevalent in older homes across Ohio. Many homeowners who use boilers try to eke out a few more years through retrofitting to increase efficiency. If you’re concerned that your boiler might not make it through this winter, you’ll […]
Yellow EnergyGuide Labels: Don’t Overlook Their Useful Info
Choosing the most effective, economical, and energy-efficient HVAC equipment and appliances requires reliable information. One of the best and most easily accessible sources of this information is the EnergyGuide label. The Federal Trade Commission requires that the labels be affixed to many types of energy-consuming devices. With data from the EnergyGuide label, you can make […]
High Energy Bills? Lower Electricity Costs, Contribute To Fewer Blackouts
When the weather heats up, demand for electricity rises steeply, and blackouts become more possible. (These are the sort of blackouts that occur because of high demands on the power grid, unlike the sort of massive storm-related blackouts that struck much of Ohio and the East this summer.) Although it involves a little sacrifice and […]
Air Conditioning Leaking? What You Can Do To Avoid Water Damage
While its main goal and result is to keep your home cool and comfortable throughout the summer, your home’s air conditioner unit also produces a large amount of condensation. Without proper care and maintenance, air conditioning leaking may occur. This can lead to the development of mold and severe water damage in walls and ceilings. […]
Water Heater Savings Possible With These 5 Tips
Whether you heat the water in your home with electricity, natural gas or propane, you should always be looking for ways to find water heater savings. Try these five tips:
The Energy Star: An Unparalleled Guide To Ultimate Home Efficiency
With this year’s southwest Ohio summer already one of the hottest on record, families increasingly will be looking for ways to save money on their air conditioning costs. If you’re upgrading your cooling equipment, you can’t do any better than seeking Energy Star-labeled appliances. This provides you with the opportunity to choose energy-efficient models that […]
Understanding Heat Pump Efficiency — 4 Terms That Can Help
In determining heat pump efficiency for a specific unit, the HVAC industry looks at a number of technical-sounding terms that the average homeowner is unlikely to come across until it’s time for home repairs or regular maintenance. The following list of common terms will have you talking like the pros about your heat pump in […]