Thanks to the addition of energy-saving technology in everyday household appliances, including air conditioning, living comfortably no longer needs to cost homeowners an arm and a leg. With heating and cooling taking up the majority of utility expenses, you’ll need to constantly look for ways to lower expenses. With the new year well under way, now’s […]
How to Save Energy on Cooling Your Home This Summer
Cooling your home during the summertime tends to use up a lot of energy, which can increase your home energy bills. This increased energy usage isn’t only bad for your pocketbook, it is also not very good for the environment. This summer, stay cool indoors without the burden of an outrageous energy bill.
What is SEER, And Why Should I Care?
When researching new air conditioning systems, you may have noticed the phrase “SEER Rating” popping up here and there. SEER is the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio, and it helps you see how energy efficient central air conditioners are. This rating is important to take a look at when you are researching new cooling systems because energy […]
How Will I Know When it’s Time to Replace My Air Conditioner?
They say all good things must come to an end, and that certainly applies to air conditioners. But how, exactly, will you know when your air conditioner is ready to be removed and replaced? Here are four indicators that will let you know … #1 Your air conditioner is nearing the end of its expected […]
4 Ways Our Ancestors Kept Cool without Air Conditioning
Modern air conditioning is a recent invention, but that doesn’t mean our ancestors just suffered through the heat of past centuries and millennia. They had some really creative ways to keep cool, many of which we still use today in various forms. From geothermal cooling to water-cooled air to circulation to fans, our ancestors stayed […]