When the weather turns chilly, that’s when you turn up the heat. But this can lead to really expensive heating bills. Below are four tips that you can use to keep your heating bills down this winter. Lower the Thermostat When you lower your thermostat, you’ll be saving as much as 3% on your home heating bill. When you lower your thermostat down to 55 during the night will save you around 13%. During the daytime, put on warm clothing like sweaters, slippers or thick socks and long pants to help you save money while staying warm. Seal the...

Depending on where you live, air conditioners may be an optional accessory to your home. However, just because your home is not in a location where air conditioners are a necessity, they may still be helpful for your home. Here are four reasons why you may want air conditioning in your home: Comfort Control: While you may live in a temperate climate, it may still get uncomfortably warm during parts of the day. Some months of the year it may get too hot at night, even if it is a livable heat. Adding air conditioners to your home will...

Here in the U.S., our lives are busy! We rush from home to work and from task to task. With all the things we need to do each day, it can sometimes seem daunting to fit in extra home care tasks. However, these home care tasks are highly important and can save us time and money in the long run. One task that needs regular attention is air conditioning repair. You should check your AC unit periodically for signs of wear and tear. Here are a few strategies you can use to incorporate air conditioning repair into your seasonal...

You rely on your home’s HVAC system to keep things cool in the summer and warm in the winter. That’s why when something goes awry with your system, you may not hesitate to think about replacement the second that any contractor mentions or suggests it. Although HVAC replacement is a necessary expense homeowners have to shoulder every so often, we encourage you to think carefully before you move forward with this investment. If your utility bills are sky-high and your HVAC system fails to evenly heat or cool your home, you may believe HVAC replacement is inevitable. Instead of...