Let’s face it: when summer settles in and the heat waves never end, your air conditioner is going to be on 24/7. But constantly running the air conditioner has its downsides, including wear and tear on the unit and increased energy bills. Fortunately, there are ways to help your air conditioning keep you cool all summer [...]
Planning a vacation? The last thing you want to come home to is a massive utility bill—especially when you weren’t even around to use electricity, water or gas! To avoid this from happening to you, take the time to make these small changes that will help you save energy before you leave for vacation: Unplug everything [...]
Do you feel like you like you are trying everything to lower your electric bill without lowering your quality of life? We would all love to use and pay the bare minimum, but sitting in the living room of a 90-degree home is not the most comfortable way to save money. Instead, why not take some [...]
Domestic water conservation is a goal that's easy to achieve. Effective water-saving measures in the home can be as simple as not leaving the faucet running while you brush your teeth and collecting rainwater for watering your plants. Kids can also be taught to do their part in helping to lower energy costs and to learn about [...]
If you’re not familiar with the newer A/C systems, you might be surprised to learn that they’ve become rather energy efficient. This efficiency has been objectified in the new SEER system. Here’s what you need to know about it. "SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. It’s like an “efficiency-o-meter” and it tells you how efficient [...]
Have your heating and cooling bills been a bit higher than you’d like them to be? If so, you can reduce them, because you have more control over your utility bills than you might realize. To make your HVAC system less costly and more energy efficient, heed the following tips. Check Your Air Filter Monthly If [...]
