Smart home technology is advancing rapidly and it’s giving homeowners opportunities to vastly improve day-to-day convenience and comfort. Choosing innovative upgrades like the following can offer significant smart home savings on utility bills too:
When the Thunder Rolls, Have the Right Surge Protector
Power spikes, be they from a distant thunder storm hitting near a utility line, or because of mini-surges in your own home, are never fun. Not only can they fry your electronic appliances, such as a refrigerator, television or HVAC system, but they can also damage your entire electrical system, requiring extensive and expensive repairs.
Ways to Get Summer Savings on Energy Bills
In the heat of the summer, you need more air conditioning to keep your home comfortable. This unavoidably affects your energy bills. With today’s ever-rising energy costs, it pays to learn how to keep both your home and wallet comfortable. Here are some tips you can use to stay cool while enjoying summer savings on […]
Taking a Spring Vacation? Ensure Your Home Is Prepared
Thinking about taking a spring vacation soon? We don’t need to tell you how much planning it takes, but what you might now realize is what needs to be done at home before you leave. Here are some things that we would suggest:
Lower Energy Bills are a Great Gift to Yourself This Season
The holidays are a great time to lower energy bills and give yourself the gift of extra spending money.
Why Doesn’t Shutting a Room Save Energy?
The effectiveness of closing too many HVAC registers to save energy is a myth that many homeowners fall prey to. In reality, shutting multiple rooms won’t lower your household energy consumption and doing so can cause a host of other problems, including: Reduced comfort. Shutting too many registers restricts airflow in your ductwork, which raises […]
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.
Keep Energy Vampires from Wasting Energy in Your Home
Anything that has a timer or a clock draws power regardless if it’s on or off, and worse, there may be countless others that use energy just by being plugged in.
Learn How to Read the EnergyGuide Label
If you’re looking for an appliance that can help you save energy and not break your budget, the EnergyGuide label can play a central role in helping you find the right appliance that suits your needs.
Here’s Why Insulation is Important in the Summer
You probably know that insulating your home is important in the winter, as it keeps rising heat from escaping your home into the attic, but did you know that insulation is also essential in the summer?