Deciding On An Air Conditioner: Weigh These 6 Features In Addition To The Efficiency Ratings

Deciding On An Air Conditioner: Weigh These 6 Features In Addition To The Efficiency RatingsA new air conditioner is a big investment, and you want to make sure you are getting great value for your money. Factors like durability and size are important. It is also important to ensure that your new air conditioner is as efficient as possible, since this will save you money on your energy bills over the life of the unit. The SEER number of the unit is the primary thing to look at in this regard. SEER (seasonal energy efficiency ratio) indicates how efficient an air conditioning unit is, with a higher number indicating better performance. Beyond the efficiency rating, you should also try to find a unit that has the following features: Read More »

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Tending To Your Heat Pump When You’re Tidying Up The Yard

Your heat pump never gets a break. It works to heat and cool your home, so components work all year long. There’s no seasonal downtime when attention to regular maintenance can be allowed to slide. Read More »

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3 Cool Reasons To Consider Ductless Air Conditioning

3 Cool Reasons To Consider Ductless Air ConditioningWith the many choices available, choosing a new air conditioning system can be tricky. However, when that time comes you should consider these three advantages offered by ductless air conditioning. Read More »

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6 Steps To Summertime Energy Savings

With summertime rapidly approaching in Upstate South Carolina, you may be giving thought to how you can reduce your energy bills while still keeping your home comfortable. This might seem like trying to have your cake and eat it too. However, by carrying out a few simple but effective actions, you can get both energy savings and comfort this summer. Read More »

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Solar-Powered HVAC Equipment Ranks High In Lifetime Costs

Solar-Powered HVAC Equipment Ranks High In Lifetime CostsOne of the many benefits of trying to conserve energy and be friendlier to the environment is that you usually save money doing it. The use of solar-powered HVAC equipment is an example of something reduces the dependence on fossil fuels, while cutting a household’s monthly energy bills. Read More »

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Duct Sealing: Key To Ensuring Energy Savings Year-Round

If you have been receiving unusually high electric bills or have drafty rooms and dusty furniture, your ductwork might be the culprit. In fact, almost 20 percent of air in ductwork escapes because of poor duct sealing, holes, loosely connected ducts and leaks.  Read More »

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Planning a New System? Get Ductwork Design Right with These 5 Tips

Planning a New System? Get Ductwork Design Right with These 5 TipsPlanning and designing a new heating and cooling system can be a challenge, and the efficiency of it depends heavily on the design of the ductwork. Issues with ductwork design can not only lead to uneven temperature control in the home, but also higher heating and cooling costs. Here are just a few important tips to consider when planning a new system. Read More »

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Heat Recovery Ventilator: 5 Must-Have Operating Tips

One thing can be said about drafty, energy-wasting houses: they have adequate ventilation. As homes have become more energy-efficient and air-tight, these accidental sources of ventilation have been eliminated, resulting in the need to turn over inside air and exchange stale air for fresh. One technology that addresses this requirement is the heat recovery ventilator, or HRV. Read More »

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5 Benefits Tankless Water Heaters Offer Upstate South Carolina Homeowners

5 Benefits Tankless Water Heaters Offer Upstate South Carolina HomeownersTankless water-heating systems offer great benefits over traditional storage tank systems. If you’re undertaking new construction, upgrading or if your storage water heating system is due for replacement, consider these five benefits of tankless systems. Read More »

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Whole-House Energy Savings: A Room-By-Room Guide

Whole-house energy savings lower utility bills and maintenance fees, reduce noise and provide a healthier, more comfortable home. All of these elements in a home complement each other, so keeping a balance between the components is important to maintain energy efficiency. For instance, HVAC systems are complemented by insulation and air sealing techniques and vice versa. The insulation keeps conditioned air from escaping, which means the air conditioner or heater doesn’t have to work as hard, improving system performance and efficiency.  Increase energy savings and reduce utility bills in your home room by room. Read More »

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