Category Archives: Efficiency

How Smart Homes Save You Money in the Future

How Smart Homes Save You Money in the Future

Smart technology is popping up all around us these days, including our homes. There are smart TVs, smart computers and smart DVD players, but it’s not just about lolling on

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How to Perform Your Own Home Energy Tests

How to Perform Your Own Home Energy Tests

If you’re like many other homeowners, you’re concerned about reducing your household energy usage and lowering your utility bills. Performing some basic energy tests around your home can help you

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What are the Important Principles of HVAC Ductwork Design?

What are the Important Principles of HVAC Ductwork Design?

Duct design has a direct impact on the efficiency of forced air HVAC systems. Whether you are building a new home or upgrading your existing home, attention to ductwork is

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Help Reduce the Load on Your Furnace

Help Reduce the Load on Your Furnace

If you’re not familiar with the term “load,” it simply means the amount of energy your HVAC system uses to keep your home at your chosen temperature setting. By reducing

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Tight Ducts Will Ensure Heat Stays Inside Your Home

Tight Ducts Will Ensure Heat Stays Inside Your Home

No one looks forward to high heating bills in winter. If your energy costs seem to be soaring, it could be from problems in your ductwork. In winter, ductwork’s sole

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How to Save Money and Increase Energy Efficiency this Season

How to Save Money and Increase Energy Efficiency this Season

The three crucial elements of lower energy bills this winter include the amount of heat your home loses, the energy efficiency of the heating system, and the condition of the

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Making Your Home More Efficient with Heat Pumps

Making Your Home More Efficient with Heat Pumps

The beauty of a heat pump is that it is incredibly versatile and efficient. A heat pump doesn’t generate warmth or coolness — it simply transfers heat from one place

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Get the Facts About Home Energy Ratings

Get the Facts About Home Energy Ratings

Home energy ratings (HERs) have become a universal way of reporting how energy efficient homes are. The Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) has established a way to assign a home

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How to Reduce Cooling Costs While Staying Comfortable

Heating and cooling accounts for nearly half of the average American’s energy bill. While you want to reduce cooling costs, it’s also important to keep your family comfortable. Fortunately, the

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How to Choose a Central-Heating Boiler for Your Middletown Home

It may be time for you to install a new central-heating boiler in your home, even if your existing unit is still technically functioning. Boilers often continue to provide hot water

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