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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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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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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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How A Zoning System Keeps Everyone Happy And Your Whole Home Comfy

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Zoning systems are a great way to keep everyone in your house comfortable and happy with no arguments about what the temperature is set at. That’s because with zoning, different people choose what different parts of the house get set to.

In your average home’s forced-air system, the ideal temperature is set and controlled by a single thermostat. The advantage that zoning delivers is the use of multiple thermostats with each one controlling a different part of your house. Someone in one zone can ...

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Cooling Terms You Should Know When Upgrading Air Conditioning Systems

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When you upgrade your air conditioning system, you may run into a number of terms that need to be defined. To help you be more educated in making upgrade decisions, below are some cooling terms that you should know.

Parts of an air conditioning system
Most air conditioning systems come in two parts: the indoor air handler and the outdoor compressor/condenser unit.

  • The air handler contains a fan to blow the air and an evaporator coil to cool the air. The air ...
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