If you are like many homeowners, you look for practical ways around your home to save energy. Be aware that there are many myths out there about saving energy, which could actually be increasing your energy bills. Following are common myths and the real facts. Myth: Don’t use ceiling fans in the winter. What many […]
Watch Out for These Central Heating Problems
Temperatures that are at or below freezing are common during winter in the Dayton area, so it’s important to have a central heating system that runs smoothly. When you run into a problem with your heating system, knowing how to handle it helps ensure that you won’t have to go without heat. These are some […]
Helpful Maintenance Tips for Home Heat Pumps
Heat pumps offer a more cost-effective way to keep your Dayton home warm, but they need regular care to work efficiently. Otherwise, they’ll end up having to work harder in order to heat your home, which can result in a shorter life span and higher utility bills. While heat pumps usually don’t need maintenance as […]
How to Select the Best HVAC Contractor for Your Home
If you’re seeking a professional HVAC contractor to install, maintain or repair your heating and cooling system, make sure you hire the real thing. Almost anyone with a pickup truck and a cell phone number may claim to be qualified for the job. However, in Ohio the term “contractor” carries a very specific legal definition. […]
How a Zoning System Can Save Energy and Money in Your Home
If your home has a damp and chilly finished basement, or upstairs bedrooms that get too warm in the summertime, you know exactly why using one thermostat to heat and cool a home comfortably and effectively is so difficult. This is especially the case with multi-story homes, or those with add-on rooms or big spaces […]
You Can Get a Tax Credit on a Geothermal Heat Pump
If you’ve ever considered getting a geothermal heating and cooling system for your home, you should know that a generous federal income tax credit for geothermal heat pumps is available through the end of this year. While a range of energy-efficiency tax credits that were enacted several years ago have expired, those for geothermal and […]
Ways to Prevent Ice Dams this Season
As a resident of southwest Ohio, you know that temperatures can plummet below freezing for days or even weeks at a time during the winter. This means your home is vulnerable to damaging ice dams, which can wreak havoc on your home’s roof, attic and walls. Find out how to prevent ice dams on your […]
It’s Important to Be Prepared for Power Outages
Power outages can happen any time of the year, but in winter we’re particularly vulnerable when ice on power lines causes them to break. It’s a daunting prospect: anywhere from hours to days in your home with no power while frigid temperatures prevail outdoors. Are you prepared for the worst winter can deliver? Here’s a […]
The Difference Between Oil and Gas Furnaces
Purchasing new home heating equipment is a major investment, and it can be difficult to decide whether a gas or oil furnace is your best option. To help you weigh the pros and cons and make an informed choice, let’s compare oil and gas furnaces based on some critically-important factors.
Resolutions Your HVAC System Will Thank You For this New Year
As you’re compiling New Year’s resolutions this holiday season, take a little time to put together some HVAC resolutions. These are just a few simple steps you can take to save energy (and money) in your Dayton area home:
