When it comes to the efficiency of your home’s HVAC system, having it on a regular maintenance plan is key. This includes having it cleaned and inspected regularly, and changing the filters often. If you want to avoid the problems that can arise from a dirty HVAC system, then you need to make sure that …
by Dev When you’re choosing new cooling equipment, the A/C efficiency ratings can help you identify the best system for your home and budget. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) requires all cooling equipment to prominently display the relevant ratings for each type. The terms include SEER (seasonal energy efficiency ratio), EER (energy efficiency ratio) and COP …
by Ross and Witmer Things are heating up in North Carolina. How are your air conditioning bills looking? If they’re higher than you would like, consider these tips to boost air conditioner efficiency and reduce cooling costs: Reduce A/C Use Use these tips to decrease the amount you run the air conditioner: Only turn on the A/C if opening …
by Ross and Witmer Now that the cold winter months are among us, it’s time to think about turning on the heat. For some homeowners, that may require replacing a faulty unit with a new furnace. But you may be wondering exactly how efficient should it be. Contrary to what you may think, it may not be the most …
by Ross and Witmer There are numerous energy appliances in the market today, but what differentiates one from the other? The easiest way to narrow the field is to look for the Energy Star label. No matter the time of year, the Energy Star can guide you to the best home heating and cooling equipment available. Here are just …
by Ross and Witmer You can get a lot more savings out of your energy-efficient furnace if you look beyond the burner and blower and keep in mind that those things are only parts of a much larger energy-handling system: your entire house. If you take a whole-house approach to energy efficiency, you can reduce heat loss from your …
by Ross and Witmer It seems that an increasing number of homeowners are opting for high-efficiency furnaces these days to counter rising gas bills. Unfortunately, some are discovering, after the furnace is in and running, that the savings they were expecting haven’t materialized to the degree they had hoped. The reason? They weren’t looking at their homes as a …
by Ross and Witmer Your furnace’s life expectancy isn’t the only thing you need to pay attention to if you want to maintain the best heating efficiency in your home this winter. If your home is suffering from heating problems, aging ducts might be to blame. How Old Are Your Ducts? The ductwork that is installed during the initial …
by Ross and Witmer Fall is here, and winter is on its way. You know what that means: heating bills. Keeping your house warm through the North Carolina winter can run into some money. So it’s essential that your furnace operate as efficiently as possible, to minimize those costs. How do you find the most efficient furnace? You look …
by Ross and Witmer Fall is the perfect time for working toward a more energy-efficient home for the winter months ahead. Here are three easy places to reduce energy. Lighting With the shorter days during the winter months, it seems darker both inside and outside, making it common to leave lights on longer. Fall is the perfect time to …
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