Unfortunately, unless you live in an area that has a nice, comfortable temperature year-round, at some point you will have to replace the HVAC unit on your home. If you are lucky, you will notice the system is failing and have time to save money before the new unit is necessary. However, whether you have the money in a saving account now, or need to build up the funds, saving money on the unit and its installation should be important.
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Summer is swiftly approaching (though it might not seem like it). Are you ready for the heat to come? If your air-conditioning unit is already in working order, it's time to start reading up on how to properly run and maintain it to save as much money as possible this year. Want to stay cool and collected this summer? Consider these tips to save energy, time, and money.
1. Upgrade to a thermostat with a sleep mode.
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If you have an air conditioner or heat pump that seems to be cooling well but doesn't seem to be removing humidity, you have a search on your hands. There are a few reasons why a heat pump or AC system might not dehumidify when it's supposed to, and to find the reason, you have to start inspecting several parts of your house and the system. Don't fret, though; you will eventually be able to find the cause.
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With a cold winter on its way, you will want to have your home's heating prepared. If you use conventional heating with gas, oil, or electricity, this can be a major expense during the winter months. This is why energy efficient heating like a ductless heat pump, biomass, or renewable energy can be something that you may want to consider for your home. Here are some energy efficient heating solutions that you may want to consider to heat your home for less this winter:
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Soon enough, the winter weather will be here and you will be heating your home. You may have a radiant heating system and rely on a boiler for heating and hot water. Before it gets to cold, you may want to consider some upgrades that can help to improve energy efficiency before the cold winter weather gets here. If you want to make your boiler more efficient for this year's winter weather, here are some improvements that you may want to consider doing now:
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