Installing a ductless HVAC unit can fill the need for cooling and heating in limited spaces. In many cases, it’s just not practical to add or extend ductwork when adding a new room to a home or converting a basement or attic space. Combining other independent sources of cooling and heating such as window AC […]
Know Which AC Rating to Use When Shopping for a New System
Paying attention to the AC rating when shopping for air conditioning helps you make the right selection based on the performance and efficiency of a specific unit. Generally speaking, the most efficient units are also the best performers when it comes to maintaining optimum cool comfort in the house.
Guide to Shopping for a New Air Conditioner
Buying a new air conditioner for your home is major investment, and the choice you make will impact your comfort and household energy costs for the next 10 to 15 years. Keeping the following factors in mind when you’re shopping for an air conditioner can help you make a wise purchasing decision:
Smart Ways to Cut Cooling Costs and Save Energy Dollars
Dayton’s summers can be a challenge, especially when it comes to saving money on heating and cooling. But even when the days are at their muggiest, you can do something to cut cooling costs in your home. Try these strategies:
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 […]
Replace The Furnace Or Wait? Do The Math And Decide
A lot of people are trying to save money in today’s economic climate. Sometimes, that means delaying purchases and trying to get one more year out of that car, computer or furnace.
HVAC Service Quotes Drive Savings: Tips For Reviewing Them
When your system is in need of service or repair, it’s usually wise to obtain HVAC service quotes from more than one or two contractors. Not only does this give you a variety of professionals to choose from, it gives you a reference point for comparing equipment options and service costs.
Our Best Energy-Savings Tips Help You Save Money
Chances are, even if you think you’re heating and cooling your home efficiently, there’s still a lot of steps you can take — either on your own or with the help of a professional contractor — to glean more savings on your Dayton area home energy usage.
If You Know What MERV Ratings Mean You Can Use Air Filters To Your Advantage
Clean air filters keep your home comfort system running at peak efficiency. Regularly cleaned/replaced filters also make your entire home comfort system last longer. And of course, clean air filters keep your air clean, while dirty, clogged ones aren’t up to the job.
7 Energy Savings Tips To Help Keep Energy Costs Down
Many of us here in the Dayton area rely on home comfort systems to control temperature and humidity at home year-round, with an emphasis on winter heating. In order to shrink those utility bills while still keeping your home comfortable, check out the following tips for energy savings:
