If you tolerate being warmer than you like in the summer so you won’t drive up your power bill, look into ways to improve the energy efficiency of your HVAC unit. Even if your HVAC is old, you may be able to keep your home a little cooler without spiking the electric bill. Here are some tips that might help. 1. Install A Smart Thermostat A smart thermostat is even more advanced than a programmable thermostat.…
Read More »According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, at least 47% of American households used natural gas (2015 data) as their main source of heating. However, many people don’t know that gas furnaces come in various forms. Below are the three main types of gas furnaces to explore when shopping for a gas furnace. Single-Stage Furnace A single-stage gas furnace is the simplest form of gas furnaces. The furnace has only two settings for its control: on and off.…
Read More »A typical air conditioner (AC) alternates between on and off cycles. A short cycling AC has unusually short cycles — the AC barely stops before it starts running again. Below are some of the reasons you should worry if your AC is short cycling. System Stress As an electromechanical system, your AC experiences more wear and tear when it runs than when it is dormant. Moving parts, such as the motors, belts, and fans, experience wear and tear due to friction and elevated temperature.…
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