Understanding Your Gas Bill Can Help You Save
If you’ve ever perused your gas bill only to discover that you have almost no idea what any of it means, you’re definitely not alone. Many homeowners have no clue what most of the terms refer to. If you learn these terms, though, it could mean energy and money savings when using your home’s furnace.
Sizing Your New Furnace Correctly To Your Home Can Maximize Its Efficiency
Replacing a furnace may be one of the largest home expenses you may face as a homeowner and you will want to make sure it is the safest, most environmentally friendly, and easy on the electric bill. To do this contact a certified HVAC technician to ensure your new furnace is correctly sized to your […]
Programmable Thermostats Are Getting Even Smarter
Do you find it difficult to control the climate in your home using your out of date thermostat? Have you ever left the air conditioning on in the commotion of leaving for a vacation? These little annoyances may actually turn into costly inefficiencies over time. Fortunately, today’s air conditioning and heating market offers a wide […]
Condensing Furnaces Have The Efficiency Edge Over Conventional Types
Condensing furnaces use special technologies to achieve extremely high levels of efficiency, measured by a metric known as “AFUE.” AFUE stands for “annual fuel utilization efficiency,” and it expresses how much of a given furnace’s energy input is converted into heat output. Most condensing furnaces have AFUE ratings of 90 percent or better, with the […]
An Insulation Checklist For When Your Conditioned Air’s Going Out The Window
Windows that are leaking conditioned air cause you to spend a hugely unnecessary amount of money on an ineffective cooling system. If you suspect this could be the case in your home, check for the following signs:
Choosing A New Water Heater For Your Los Angeles Home? Follow These Pointers
The water heater used in your home must be appropriate for your residence if you want to ensure that your water is always at a sufficient temperature. While most home water heaters come with a standard warranty of five or ten years, some can last much longer than that, depending on how many people live […]
Air-Source Heat Pump: Why It’s Efficient In Warmer Climates
While air-source heat pumps provide both heating and cooling, they perform best in climates without long periods of below-freezing temperatures such as that of Greater Los Angeles. Recognized for producing as much as three times more energy than it consumes, an air-source heat pump works on the principle of moving heat from the air rather […]
Whole-House Humidifiers Can Keep Flu Risks Down
When the winter season and cold, dry air approach, it means that flu season is right around the corner. Winter weather makes us sneeze and cough while wreaking havoc on our health and making it difficult to breathe easily. Cold and flu viruses thrive in the cold and dry winter air, but having a whole […]
Why Programming Your Thermostat For When You’re Asleep Or Away Saves Money
Programming your thermostat is an easy way to save energy and effect savings on your power bills. If the temperature in your house is the same during the day and night, when you are at home or when you are away, your power bills will be needlessly higher and you will actually be wasting energy.