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Saving Money On Heating With Programmable Thermostats

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Saving Money On Heating With Programmable Thermostats

Heating your home is a constant game. It is hard to save money, remain comfortable and be responsible to the environment at the same time. With rising energy costs and a green movement that is bringing everyone more in touch with their footprint on the Earth, homeowners are looking for reasonable solutions in heating and air conditioning their home.

Most heating options that are environmentally friendly are very costly to homeowners and can take weeks to install. One improvement you ...

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7
FEB
0

Categories: Energy Efficiency, Energy Star, Heating, Programmable, Thermostats

If Space Is A Priority In Your Home, Mini-Split Air Conditioning May Be The Way To Go

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If Space Is A Priority In Your Home, Mini-Split Air Conditioning May Be The Way To Go

Having the correct air conditioning system in your home greatly improves your quality of life. However, when you’re in the market to buy one, there are many variables to be taken into account. Because buying an air conditioner isn’t something you do every day, the procedure can be quite daunting.

You might think that one air conditioning system is exactly like the next, but there are significant differences between the various systems. When making a choice, you’ll want to be ...

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13
NOV
0

Categories: Air Conditioning, Ductless Mini-Splits, Energy Efficiency, Programmable

A Solar Heating System That Breaks New Ground In Home Comfort

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A Solar Heating System That Breaks New Ground In Home Comfort

The SunSource solar heating energy system from Lennox brings a new dimension to home comfort that goes way beyond obtaining power from the sun. Helped by roof-mounted modules, it converts sunlight into actual electricity, which can be used to run your air conditioner or heat pump while reducing your cooling and heating costs by up to half.

This solar heating system uses abundant, free solar energy to not only generate electricity to heat and cool your home, but it can even ...

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8
NOV
0

Categories: Air Conditioning, Energy Efficiency, Energy Star, Heating, Power, Programmable, Solar, Tax Credits and Rebates

Tips Versus Myths Of Household Heating

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Tips Versus Myths Of Household Heating

Heating your household (and the money it costs to do so) is a topic of much discussion between all sorts of people; as such, it is expected that some myths will arise through all the conversation. We know how myths work: what one person hears will be relayed to another, possibly even changing slightly, so on and so forth. So then how do we know which little tips to trust? Which are misleading?

One very common myth is that leaving the ...

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4
OCT
0

Categories: Energy Efficiency, Energy Star, Heating, Programmable, Solar, Thermostats

Your Energy Bills: Six Easy Ways To Take Charge And Stay Cool

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Your Energy Bills: Six Easy Ways To Take Charge And Stay Cool

With summer comes unavoidable increases in our home energy bills as we add the air conditioner to the assortment of electronics and appliances we already use every day. Here are a few ways you can save substantial amounts of money while still keeping your home at the temperature you prefer.

1. Cooling efficiency: Home cooling accounts for about half of what we spend each month on energy. You can get much better results and impressive savings by installing a ...

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19
JUN
0

Categories: Cooling, Energy Efficiency, Programmable, Sealing Air Leaks

How A Zoning System Can Make Your Home More Comfortable, Regardless Of The Season

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How A Zoning System Can Make Your Home More Comfortable, Regardless Of The Season

In some homes, a single thermostat can be enough to maintain consistent temperatures throughout the house. Other homes are too large or too spread out to rely on only one thermostat for heating or cooling throughout the whole structure. Some types of thermal characteristics, such as many windows that let in sunshine and heat, can cause uneven temperatures.

When this happens, first-floor rooms may be perfectly comfortable while second-story rooms are too hot for their occupants. Areas at one end of ...

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7
JUN
0

Categories: Energy Efficiency, Programmable, Zoning Systems

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:

Programmable thermostat ...

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17
MAY
0

Categories: Energy Efficiency, Energy Star, IAQ - Indoor Air Quality, Programmable, Thermostats, Zoning Systems

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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29
MAR
0

Categories: Air Filters, Energy Efficiency, Insulation, Preventative Maintenance, Programmable, Thermostats

Uneven Heating? A Zoning System Can Address That Problem

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Uneven Heating? A Zoning System Can Address That Problem

It’s common for homes to experience uneven levels of heating and cooling for a variety of reasons, including poor installation of HVAC equipment, or home design elements. But a zoning system can help to improve home comfort, and provide consistent, comprehensive heating throughout the winter, while maximizing energy savings, too.

A factor that contributes to uneven heating is the single thermostat. Most homes have just one thermostat, located generally on the first floor in a central area, and that lone thermostat ...

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16
FEB
0

Categories: Heating, Programmable, Thermostats, Zoning Systems

The Energy Star Yardstick: Pull It Out To See How Your Home Measures Up

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The Energy Star Yardstick: Pull It Out To See How Your Home Measures Up

Energy Star is a government-sponsored website that helps homeowners reduce energy consumption. It features the Home Energy Yardstick, a program designed to compare your home to similar homes in your area in terms of energy efficiency, and then offer tailored suggestions to bring energy consumption down.

Here’s how it works:

On the homepage, you will need to enter information about your home, including its square footage, annual energy use, and fuel sources, along with your zip code and number of ...

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7
FEB
0

Categories: Ductwork, Energy Efficiency, Energy Evaluations, Energy Star, Programmable, Sealing Air Leaks, Thermostats

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