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The heating and cooling costs in my turn of the century house were simply out of control for many years. I often found myself cowering under the blankets in the freezing cold weather because I simply could not afford to turn the heat on. I thought for sure that the only way to lower my bills was to replace my entire unit. However, thanks to an amazing HVAC contractor in my local area, I learned that there were many different ways to lower my bill without investing in a new furnace and air conditioning system. Today I am sitting in a comfortable home with a reasonable energy bill, thanks to the knowledge that contractor shared with me. This site is my way of paying it forward and making sure everyone else knows how they can start saving too.

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Dealing With A Failing Heat Exchanger? Here's What You'll Need To Know

Posted on December 3, 2018

The heat exchanger is an integral part of any gas or oil-fired furnace. Furnace heat exchangers work by transferring heat energy generated by the furnace's combustion chamber to the air blown through the heating system's ductwork. Conventional furnaces typically use a single heat exchanger while condensing furnaces utilize a primary and secondary heat exchanger for improved heat output and energy efficiency. Like any other part of your furnace, the heat exchanger can fail for a variety of reasons. [Read More]

What to Do with a Heater That Won't Turn Off

Posted on October 17, 2018

Furnaces are meant to turn on and off no more than a few times per hour. If yours starts running, and running, and running without turning off, something is amiss. Don't get too worried—the problem may be rather minor. But you won't know until you follow these steps for dealing with a heating system that won't turn off. 1. Check if the air is warm or cold. Every few minutes while the furnace is running, check to see if the air from the vents is warm or cold. [Read More]

3 Winter Maintenance Tips For Your Air Conditioner

Posted on September 19, 2018

In most parts of the country, the air is turning colder and the temperatures are dropping. Because of this, like many homeowners, you are no longer running your air conditioner. This doesn't mean that you can simply forget about your air conditioning unit, however. As a new season draws near, there are some things you should do to get it ready for winter. Here are three winter maintenance tips for your air conditioner. [Read More]

Factors Affecting the Costs of Running Your AC

Posted on August 10, 2018

It's important to keep up on our AC system, but it can be difficult when your bills are becoming expensive. If your AC system seems to incur a higher running cost than others, it can be the result of a few different factors, some of which are listed below. The Energy-Efficiency Rating The efficiency rating of an AC is the amount of cooling it can give you per unit of electricity. [Read More]