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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:

Programmable thermostat ...

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

Set Your Programmable Thermostat For Optimal Cold-Weather Savings

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Cold weather will be coming to the Charlotte area soon, so it’s important that you and your home are ready for it. If you’re familiar with the best practices to employ, you can use your programmable thermostat settings to get the absolute most savings possible. If you don’t yet have a programmable thermostat, upgrading can save you up to 30 percent on your energy costs.
The main advantage of programmable thermostats stems from the fact that they can be set ...

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JAN
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Categories: Programmable, Thermostats

Prepping Your Home For Cooler Weather

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As the summer winds down, residents in the Charlotte Metro area are beginning to prepare their homes for cooler weather. Having a winterized home is essential to ensure that your abode will stay warm without breaking the bank, and certain preventive measures concerning your HVAC equipment are required to keep your system running smoothly and efficiently.

To get your home buttoned up for the impending fall and winter, there are quite a few things you can do yourself, and a professional ...

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OCT
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Categories: Furnaces, Insulation, NATE Certification, Preventative Maintenance, Programmable, Sealing Air Leaks, Service & Maintenance, Technician, Thermostats

The Ductless Mini-Split: A Tidy Little Solution To Your Heating And Cooling Problem

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It may have a funny name, but a ductless mini-split system can provide some serious benefits.

A ductless mini-split is any air conditioning or heat pump system that has one to four indoor heating or cooling units, but only one outdoor unit. Each indoor air handler is designed to heat or cool only one or two rooms, and is therefore much smaller than a typical whole-house unit.

Splitting the system into several units, and eliminating air ducts, produces benefits in several ways:

  • Easier ...
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SEP
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Categories: Air Conditioning, Ductless Mini-Splits, Programmable, Thermostats

It’s Never Too Late For Preventive Maintenance On Your A/C: There Are Still Hot Days Coming to Charlotte

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Even as the traditional summer season draws to a close, Charlotte residents know there is more to come in terms of warm weather. While it’s always best to have your A/C serviced in the spring, before the peak of the cooling season, it’s never too late to consider preventive maintenance for your cooling system.
Preventive maintenance prolongs the life of your system by improving performance; it also reduces your energy costs. With that in mind, here are a few tips ...

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SEP
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Categories: Air Conditioning, Air Filters, Preventative Maintenance, Service & Maintenance, Technician, Thermostats

Summer Is In High Gear: Use These Operational Tips To Heighten Your Air-Conditioning System

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Charlotte is hot, no doubt about it. So get the most out of your air conditioning with a few comfort tips to maximize efficiency, keep you cool and even save some money along the way.

Maintain Your HVAC Unit
Just like you need to change the oil in your car every so often, you also have to maintain your air conditioning unit to keep it running at its most efficient. First, provide good airflow to the unit, which means keeping it clear ...

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AUG
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Categories: Air Conditioning, Fans, IAQ - Indoor Air Quality, Preventative Maintenance, Programmable, Service & Maintenance, Thermostats

Planning To Head Out Of State This Summer? Use A Programmable Thermostat To Monitor Your Home’s Temperature

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If a trip out of Charlotte or out of North Carolina is in your family’s vacation plans, you’ve probably made arrangements for someone to take care of your pets or houseplants. However, you may not have considered what to do about your home’s HVAC system. A programmable thermostat can help make your vacation more affordable by saving energy while you are away.

Programmable thermostats help homeowners save energy without sacrificing comfort year ’round by allowing you to set default temperatures for different ...

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AUG
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Categories: Air Conditioning, Programmable, Thermostats