If you are facing a furnace replacement anytime soon, energy efficiency likely will be one of the main factors when it comes to deciding which furnace to buy. The rating standard for furnaces and boilers is their Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency rating. The AFUE rating is achieved by measuring the heat output of the system compared to how […]
Energy-Saving Myths That Can Undermine Your Cooling Efforts
When temperatures start to climb in Southwest Ohio, your number one priority may be to keep cool, though once summer utility bills begin to roll in, you may switch your focus to energy conservation. Take a look at these top five energy-saving myths, which can wind up costing you more in the long run. 1. […]
Your New Furnace: All About AFUE
Winters can be quite cold in Southwest Ohio, so when it’s time to replace your old furnace, it’s especially important to find a model with a high AFUE. The furnace AFUE rating, or annual fuel utilization efficiency, is a measurement, in percentage, of how much fuel is converted into heat energy during the combustion process.
R-22 Is Going Away, and Dayton Homeowners Will Face Some Tough Decisions
Are you keeping up with news on the federally mandated R-22 refrigerant phaseout? Supplies of new R-22 are gradually being reduced each year, as part of the U.S.’s effort to combat ozone depletion. This is leading up to complete halt of production in 2020. This means costs of recharging R-22-using air conditioners and heat pumps […]
Heating Bills High? It May Be Time To Replace
Are your heating bills going through the roof lately? It may be time to start thinking about installing one of the new high efficiency furnaces. In recent years, high efficiency furnaces have been designed to meet ever-tougher standards for performance and energy-efficient operation. These developments have significantly lowered the cost of heating your home over […]
