Posts by amie

A common misconception associated with thermostats is that a furnace/air conditioner works harder than normal to warm the space back to a comfortable temperature after the thermostat has been set back, resulting in little or no savings. In fact, as soon as your house drops below its normal temperature, the slower the heat loss. So…

A digital programmable thermostat set for energy savings during the heating season can save energy and money. You can save money on your heating and cooling bills by simply resetting your thermostat when you are asleep or away from your home. You can do this automatically without sacrificing comfort by installing an automatic setback or…

After several days of rain or intense humidity for a short period of time, you may see mold growing on walls, benches or other surfaces that the wet air touches. It is even more of a concern if you live in a naturally humid area where the problem can be recurring. If your home isn’t…

As awareness of the importance of indoor air quality grows, more people are looking at duct cleaning as one way to solve indoor air quality problems. Air duct cleaning is the physical cleaning of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system components including ducts, air terminals (supply and return), heat exchangers (heating & cooling coils),…