A new heat pump system can achieve efficiency rates of 300 to 400 percent heat energy output per electricity consumed with select high-efficiency components. Maximize the performance and efficiency of your new system by choosing an HVAC contractor with proven installation expertise. They will conduct HVAC sizing calculations and help you prepare your home for […]
Geothermal Heating And Cooling: Clean, Quiet And Quite Energy Efficient
When you’re considering a new HVAC system for your home, consider geothermal heating and cooling. According to the U.S. EPA, these systems offer the highest level of energy efficiency when compared to air-source heat pumps and combustion furnaces. They utilize the stored solar energy underground to heat and cool your home, produce no pollutants and […]
Your Forced-Air System’s A Workhorse — Do You Know How It Does The Job?
A forced-air system is a real workhorse that faithfully plows along season after season to meet the changing heating and cooling needs of its homeowner. Savvy Dayton area homeowners understand that it pays to take good care of their systems with regular checkups from an HVAC professional, and intermittent spot-checks of the air filter and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Reducing Heat Gain In Your Home With One Simple, Low-Cost Tip
Reducing heat gain in your home goes a long way toward lowering your air conditioning bill. The first and easiest step is to address your windows, which can be responsible for as much as 50 percent of the heat entering your home. The ultraviolet rays of the sun bring the heat indoors, though many options […]
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 […]
What A High-Efficiency A/C Upgrade Would Mean To Your Comfort And Energy Costs
Did your air conditioner struggle to make it through last summer? If you’re looking to replace your A/C unit, now is the time to act; you don’t want to be stuck with a struggling air conditioner during a sweltering heat wave. But before you buy, there’s a lot you have to consider. In addition to […]