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Heat Your Home–Efficiently

December 15, 2012 | Heating

In the winter, many residents struggle with the tension of wanting to have a warm and cozy home, while—at the same time—wanting to lower their gas or electric bill. These two goals seem mutually exclusive, but you actually can accomplish both ends. If you want to reduce your bill without sacrificing warmth, start by maximizing your heating efficiency. The following steps will help you stay comfortable and realize savings: Lower when you leave: Why warm an empty house? Turning the thermostat down a few degrees when you leave the house is a small, simple way to save money. To make it even easier, buy a programmable thermostat that you can set to automatically raise or lower the temperature at certain times. Discover any drafts: Nothings steals warmth faster than a cold draft. To see if you have drafts, walk through your house on a windy day and feel the doors, … Continued

Hot Cider, Hoodies, and Your Heating System

October 15, 2012 | Heating

Stocking up on apple cider, taking the kids back to school shopping, and digging out those comfortable hoodies—we all have our own routines that officially welcome the beginning of fall. Just as we prepare ourselves for the new season, it’s important to remember to prepare our homes, too.

Continued Care for Year-Round Comfort

September 12, 2012 | Air Conditioning

Ohio temperatures are still hot, but this summer’s extreme heat wave finally seems to be cooling down. At this point, you might even be able to take a break from air conditioning and open the windows up for some fresh air on occasion. In the midst of anticipating the upcoming fall temperatures, however, don’t forget to maintain your HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) unit for optimal performance year-round.

Save Money On Air Conditioning

August 23, 2012 | Air Conditioning

With the summer temperatures reaching all time highs this year, you may already be dreading your next electricity bill. Other than turning off your air conditioning and suffering through this heat wave, you may not think there’s anything else you can do. Luckily for homeowners, there are a few energy efficient options to cool down your house while saving you money.

Go Green with Your Air Conditioning System

May 4, 2012 | Air Conditioning

With the first few 80°F days already taking over Ohio, it is easy to see that summer is on it’s way. Several homeowners have even started running their air conditioning units. The following tips will help you keep your air conditioning system running as efficiently as possible. Having an efficiently running air conditioning system will reduce the amount of time it spends on. This will not only save you money when it comes to paying bills but also is one of the many ways your family can engage in a more green lifestyle.