Smart thermostats aren’t just a fancier way to control your home's temperature. Contemporary smart thermostats allow you far greater control over indoor temperature and humidity than any conventional thermostat could. That increased control will help you save money on power, use your HVAC more efficiently, and live … [Read more...]
Why Isn’t My Air Conditioning Running?
If your air conditioning unit won’t even turn on, much less cool you down, then the problem is probably electrical. Either your AC isn’t receiving any power, or it isn’t communicating with the thermostat properly. Check your home’s circuit breakers first, then make sure the thermostat is working properly. Don’t … [Read more...]
10 Easy Ways to Save Money on AC
Make no mistake: air conditioning can be expensive. You probably noticed a considerable hike in your bills after you started running your AC constantly this summer. Chances are, you’ve probably written off this increase as unavoidable. After all, you can’t exactly stop using your AC altogether, can you? What if we … [Read more...]
5 Things You Shouldn’t Do When Heating Your House
When it's chilly outside, there is nothing better than a warm and cozy home to call your own. Keeping your house warm is a delicate dance between the right temperature, the best cost, and keeping the warmth you generate where it should be - inside your walls. Like with any dance, it’s easy to trip up sometimes and … [Read more...]
Gas Furnace Maintenance Tips to Keep the Heat Coming
Even if winters don't exactly get Arctic-cold in Texas, it doesn't mean that you want your gas furnace to go out. The best way to avoid the potential trouble of a sudden cold front is to make sure that you commit to regular furnace maintenance. That way, your furnace will always be in tip top shape and ready to protect … [Read more...]
Improving Your Home’s Power Efficiency, part 2
Last month, we started you down the path of power efficiency mastery. Like Mr. Miyagi teaching Daniel-san, we demonstrated how simple changes could help you significantly lower your monthly power bills. Now, you’ve returned. You’re not satisfied with the basics. A true master’s quest for enlightenment is never … [Read more...]
