Like many Dayton area residents, you probably have at least some worries about the environmental state of the world you live in. The good news is that you have the ability to take some simple steps that will make a difference. Want to know how to help? Consider these simple energy- and resource-saving tips: Seal air leaks. This […]
Programmable Thermostat Malfunction: Analyze With This Checklist
A programmable thermostat is a great way to reduce your energy usage and cut your utility bills. Every degree that you turn your thermostat down (or up, during the part of the year when you need to run your air conditioning) cuts your energy bills by an average of one percent if done consistently. To […]
Extend Furnace Life with These Tips
Replacing a furnace isn’t a task that’s easy, cheap or especially enjoyable. This means that for most homeowners, it is worthwhile to extend furnace life as much as practically possible.
Understand How Your Heat Pump’s Thermostat Works for Best Results
An air-source heat pump offers one of the cleanest, safest and efficient ways to heat your home, but understanding how the heat pump’s thermostat works can help you cut your wintertime heating bills even more. A heat pump harvests heat energy from the outside air and transfers it inside, so its operation is greatly affected […]
Don’t Let Heat Loss Cost You This Winter
During the winter, you may not realize it but your home likely is experiencing heat loss in a number of ways. This loss of heat costs you money and comfort, since it forces your heating system to work longer and harder to maintain comfortable temperatures in your home. Here are few quick steps that will […]
Holiday-Season Energy Savings: A Gift for Yourself All Wrapped up in a Lower Utility Bill
The winter holidays are a great time to reconnect with family and friends over shared meals, and to showcase your Dayton area home with festive lighting and decorations. While the additional cooking, heating and energy usage can do a number on your utility bills, there are ways to help reign in those costs. Read on […]
Programmable Thermostats Are Another Cost-Saving Strategy If Used Correctly
Today’s high-tech programmable thermostats are a far cry from yesterday’s manual, mechanical models. Their use can increase indoor air comfort, add convenience and reduce energy consumption, thereby saving you dollars. Knowing how to correctly use the programmable thermostat you’ve installed in your Dayton area home, however, is key to obtaining the benefits it has to […]
Summer Energy-Saving Tips for Greater Dayton
As you recall from the record-breaking heat of 2012, temperatures can certainly get high in the Dayton area. When humidity is factored in, even an 85 degree day can be downright sticky and uncomfortable. Though you may be tempted to crank up the air conditioning, we all know that’s not a very economical decision. Here […]
Smart Thermostats Offer Remote Control of Your Home’s Environment
Smart thermostats take the convenience and energy-saving benefits of a programmable thermostat one step further. They allow you to control your home’s environment remotely, with wireless connectivity, user-friendly interfaces, online access and various mobile apps.
Guidelines for Maximizing Your Ohio Home’s Programmable Thermostat
A programmable thermostat allows homeowners to automatically regulate their energy use. Based on pre-set programs, these thermostats will turn the heat down or the air up when no one is home or when the family is sleeping, so that the home uses less energy. If you have a programmable thermostat, these tips will help you […]
