With temperatures dropping and staying consistently low this time of year, your furnace is likely getting a workout. More run time for your furnace means higher monthly heating bills. If your energy bill seems to spike in colder months, you’re not alone. According to the Department of Energy, heating makes up 45 percent of energy […]
In 2018 alone, approximately 1.23 million new homes were built across the country. That’s a lot of opportunities to find your dream home. Once you do, you’ll need to start thinking about making the house as efficient as possible. Believe it or not, heating and cooling costs are some of the biggest expenses homeowners face […]
Do you want to get a scare in two sentences? Let’s do that for you. It’s a 33-degree winter night and you turn on your heating. The old furnace broke down and you’ll have to pay for repairs in cash. Scary, right? The average furnace repair cost can be between $20-$1500, depending on the damage. […]
As a responsible homeowner, you know how important it is to keep your home maintained. You recognize that a well-kept home is more valuable than a neglected one. That’s no easy – or cheap – feat. In fact, statistics show that maintenance and repairs cost the average homeowner one to four percent of the home’s […]
Unexpected repairs at your home or business always seem to pop up at the most inopportune time. It’s up to you to do everything you can to limit the amount of repair work you need done. When you have a serious plumbing issue, ignoring it isn’t an option. Unfortunately, plumbing repair costs can add up […]
When designing your home, the placement of your HVAC unit may seem like one of the least important parts of the puzzle. However, poor placement of either your indoor or outdoor HVAC unit can lead to large headaches down the road. Placing your unit in the wrong spot can make the system work harder than […]
Americans don’t enjoy the heat, at least not inside of buildings. One strong indicator is that annual cooling costs in the US run into the tens of billions. That’s a serious commitment to keeping the hot air outside. Of course, an AC unit is a machine. Sure, you can maintain them and even extend their […]
Summer is almost here, and with it comes unbearable heat. It might be tempting to rush for the air conditioning to try and cool down your home, but this can make your electricity bill skyrocket. In the United States, air conditioning costs for homeowners hit about $29 billion each year. It’s hard enough to take […]
Summer is coming, and for certain parts of the United States, that means temperatures over 120 degrees! In some areas, even spring can get hot. The solution for many households dealing with sweltering weather in the coming months is an excellent air conditioner. But did you know air conditioners that have been laying dormant all […]
You’ve spent the day in the blazing sun with your buddies, having a great time, and now all you’d like to do is cool off. You step into your home and are greeted by… more heat. Unsatisfied, you consider your options. You have a few fans that might be able to push the warm air […]
The EPA estimates that 1 trillion gallons of water get wasted every year due to a leaking pipe. Their research shows that around 10% of homeowners are making up the bulk of this waste at over 90 gallons per day. Much of this water goes unnoticed by unwary homeowners. But over a short time, when […]