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Programmable Thermostats: How To Make The Smart Decision

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Programmable Thermostats: How To Make The Smart Decision

Investing in a programmable thermostat will quickly pay you back, as the average energy savings you can expect from using these devices approaches 10 percent. By selecting a model with “smart” capabilities, you can lock in the highest savings possible while providing the ultimate in convenience.

Programming options

Standard and smart programmable thermostats generally allow homeowners to set their devices for up to four daily schedules. But weekly scheduling options differ from one model thermostat to another.

You can choose:

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Designing And Retrofitting Your Home For Passive Solar

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Designing And Retrofitting Your Home For Passive Solar

Homeowners who take advantage of passive solar home design can boost energy savings by lowering the heating and cooling load of their homes. Passive solar design is most easily accomplished when building or remodeling a home, requiring a more manageable investment than investing in active solar equipment, like photovoltaic panels.
There are five basic concepts to using passive solar:

If you’re interested in passive solar design, contact your local solar experts at Acosta Heating & Cooling today! We’ve been serving ...

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Is An A/C Tune-Up On Your Spring To-Do List?

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Is An A/C Tune-Up On Your Spring To-Do List?

An A/C tune-up should be at the top of your spring to-do list. Your home are the largest consumers of energy is your heating and cooling system, so keeping your HVAC equipment running efficiently year round will help to control overall energy costs.

Having a spring A/C tune-up will get your A/C unit ready to operate efficiently and safe throughout the summer cooling season. You’ll also avoid the rush of repairing a malfunctioning unit in the middle of the hot ...

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The Ductless Mini Split: An Innovative Solution For A Unique Situation

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The Ductless Mini Split: An Innovative Solution For A Unique Situation

A ductless mini split could be the solution to your home’s unique heating and cooling situation. One of its main advantages is that a mini split doesn’t require ductwork to operate, extending installation options beyond where ductwork is located and often minimizing costs, too.

There are several other distinct advantages to using a ductless mini split, including:

A ductless mini split is an efficient, flexible solution to your home heating and cooling needs. For more information, contact Acosta Heating ...

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Invest That Tax Refund In A Heat Pump System, And You’ll See The Long-Term Payoff

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Invest That Tax Refund In A Heat Pump System, And You’ll See The Long-Term Payoff

It’s that time of year again when excited homeowners make plans for their tax refunds. Even more exciting is deciding to put that investment toward a more efficient heating and cooling system, which will often pay you back for the initial costs through energy savings. An air-source heat pump system is a wise choice for Charlotte-area homeowners, as our climate is conducive for its heat-moving technology.
Heat pump systems are well known for their highly efficient heating capabilities.
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Lauren Acosta On 107.9 WLNK’S “The Satisfied Life”

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Lauren Acosta On 107.9 WLNK’S “The Satisfied Life”

Acosta Heating & Cooling’s own, Lauren Acosta, joined “The Satisfied Life” radio show this past weekend. As an Acosta Comfort Specialist, Lauren brought her expertise of solar HVAC systems and indoor air quality solutions to Charlotte’s airwaves, offering insights and savings tips that every homeowner can appreciate. If you missed Sunday’s show, you can still listen to her interview by clicking the play button below:

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Fresh Air Year Round – With An Energy Bonus

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Fresh Air Year Round – With An Energy Bonus

The indoor air quality of your home is important when trying to keep your family healthy, hence the need for ventilation. However, ventilation systems can be both practical and economical. Energy recovery ventilation systems vent the home while keeping energy loss to a minimum.

Benefits of home ventilation

Pumping a constant stream of fresh air into your home helps keep it healthy by pushing out stale, contaminated air. Things like dust, mold and bacteria are removed, thus reducing the chances of ...

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Air Filters Don’t Get A Break – Change Them All Year Long

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Air Filters Don’t Get A Break – Change Them All Year Long

A clean air filter is vital to the performance of your home’s heating and cooling system. As air flows to and from your system, the air filter traps dust, dust mites, pollen, pet dander and other particles, removing them from your air. Over time, these particles build up on the filter, reducing its effectiveness.

Check the filter monthly. If it appears dirty, change it. At a minimum, the filter should be changed every three months.

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Duct Sealing Helps Manage Unruly Energy Bills

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Duct Sealing Helps Manage Unruly Energy Bills

Furnaces, central air conditioners and heat pumps use a series of ductwork to transport heated and cooled air to every room of your home. In most homes, as much as 15 to 20 percent of this air is lost through leaks in the ductwork. You can prevent these leaks by having professional duct sealing completed.

Here’s a look at four benefits of duct sealing.

1. Lower energy bills:

When conditioned air escapes into the attic or garage through which your ductwork is traveling, ...

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Increase Whole-House Energy Savings In 5 Quick And Easy Steps

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Increase Whole-House Energy Savings In 5 Quick And Easy Steps

When you approach energy savings in your house, there are a couple different paths you can take. You can focus on small tasks in each room that add up to energy savings, or you can think big. Consider these five quick and easy steps to maximize energy savings throughout your home.

1. Change your air filters.

Filters get clogged and dirty as they remove dust and other particles from the air. When this happens, your heating and cooling equipment has to work ...

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