by ryw | Jul 8, 2015 | Blog, HVAC, Miscellaneous HVAC
A recent report from CNN Money showed that only 22% of Americans have any type of adequate savings – and the bulk of these savers are millennials (those born somewhere around 1980). If you happen to be among the 78% without a healthy nest egg or even a small...
by ryw | Feb 25, 2009 | Blog, HVAC, Miscellaneous HVAC
Space heaters don’t necessarily cut it here in the Northeast, especially during the bone-aching cold this winter. But in warmer climes, such as California and Florida, the nights can get surprisingly cool in winter and a space heater is an ideal solution. Los...
by ryw | Feb 19, 2009 | Blog, HVAC, Miscellaneous HVAC
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, heating a single room with a space heater is sometimes much more efficient than heating an entire home with a gas furnace. And this makes even more sense if you use an Eco-heater, a unit that runs more than three times more...
by ryw | Jan 29, 2009 | Blog, HVAC, Miscellaneous HVAC
Drafts in your home cost you money, and plugging those leaks can save up to 20 percent on heating and cooling costs. Finding leaks and cracks used to require the help of a professional but now with Black & Decker’s new Thermal Leak Detector you can do it...
by ryw | Jan 13, 2009 | Blog, HVAC, Miscellaneous HVAC
Imagine a home so efficient it didn’t need a furnace. Sound impossible? It’s a revolution taking place now in Germany, not a land particularly known for its warm climate. These so-called “passive houses” are designed to be so airtight they get...
by ryw | Nov 7, 2008 | Blog, HVAC, Miscellaneous HVAC
The Home Depot has shared these tips for keeping your home warm this winter while saving money. 1. Regularly maintain your furnace and water heater. Regular maintenance on your furnace and water heater will increase energy efficiency in your home. By combining proper...
