Category: Energy Efficiency
The Importance of Maintaining Your HVAC Systems
50% of HVAC Repairs Are a Result of No Maintenance Just like changing the oil in your car helps to keep it in good running condition, maintaining your HVAC system goes a long way to keeping heating and cooling systems dependable. But that’s just the start. Annual maintenance is the way to keep your system […]
HVAC Statistics
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are essential components of residential and commercial buildings. They also represent one of the largest expenses. These statistics demonstrate the significant impact they have on our planet and wallets. Updating heat and cooling equipment with Energy Star-certified units can yield annual savings of 10% to 30%. Higher-efficiency equipment can […]
Get Your Heating System Ready for Winter
Winter is about here, and that means lots of work for your heating system. You want the best performance out of your boiler, furnace or heat pump. You also want to make sure it’s reliable, safe, and running at top efficiency. Follow these tips to make sure your heating system is up to the challenge: […]
Most Common Heat Pump Questions
Despite rising electricity costs, heat pumps remain a popular choice for year round temperature control in homes and businesses. They take up less space, require less demolition to install, and offer tremendous energy efficiency. All these attributes impact their popularity. If you are considering if a heat pump is right for you, here are some […]
What is the Best Heating System for Living in Maine?
The type of heating system you have plays a huge role in the energy consumption of your home. When it comes to heating systems, mostly we just want them to work when we need them. But with energy efficiency and renewable energy more top of mind these days, the type of heating system a house […]
Is a Heat Pump Right for Your Home? Here’s What You Should Know
Heat pumps are hands down the cheapest and most energy efficient way to manage both heating and cooling for your home. Even here in the Northeast, experts agree that they are one of the best ways for homeowners to find year round comfort and reduce their carbon footprint. Talk about a quality of life improvement! […]
10 Ways to Maximize Air Conditioning Efficiency & Save Money
Summer is on the way and with it comes the heat. Average temperatures and humidity continue to rise every year, making installed air conditioning systems more popular and appealing. 84% of all homes in the United States have some kind of air conditioning, and 44% use a central, installed system for whole-house comfort. Air conditioning […]
