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If you’ve been without electric power for any period of time, you know how inconvenient it can be (we have ice storms in our area). The term standby generator is casually used to refer to...
Is your furnace or air conditioner not working and you suspect the thermostat? Here's a way check it.
Don’t be left in the cold. A large percentage of service calls can be avoided. Learning how to fix the most common furnace problems yourself can keep you warm and save money.
How many times have you been to the store trying to choose a furnace filter that is really right for you? When you go to Lowe's or Home Depot you are faced with so many choices. Aside from the...
With prices going up and concerns about dwindling resources, taking some time to make your home more energy efficient can help save some money and do your bit for the planet.
With colder months approaching the heating costs can sky rocket. Luckily, there are ways to reduce heating costs and stay warm!
There are many easy ways to save money throughout your home and they won't cost you a dime to do so!
Some say that we are in a recession, some just say we are heading towards a recession. Either way, we could all use more money in out pockets! There are small changes you can make around the house...
It is that time a year again. Tomorrow I will spend my Saturday doing a few simple things that will pay off by lowering my winter heating bill.
It is possible to save money on your utility bill during a recession. By investing a little money and making a few househould changes, you can decrease your utility bill during the recession.
Changing your own air filter not only adds to the life of you furnace and blower but it also saves you an average of about $130 per year if you hire someone to do it. I recommend changing it at...
Learn how to visually inspect your home's gas furnace to insure it's overall performance, condition and functionality.
My husband thinks I'm crazy because I have a to-do list for the first day of every month. If I didn't have a list, I wouldn't get around to the small maintenance type activities that are...
If your heating bills are burning you up, follow these recommendations from Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
Modular homes are becoming quite popular. Modular homes are a pre-fabricated home which can be transported to your property for immediate occupancy. Most modular homes today are quite beautiful...
Winter is approaching fast and it is time to prepare your house to withstand the freezing temperatures, ice and snow. Seemingly small things can add up to big expenses and problems if they are...
Learn how to do easy maintenance on your home heating system and save money on avoidable service calls.
Hello, my name is Scott and I am Heating and Air Conditioning Technician. I can give you all the information to properly maintain your equipment.
There are several things you can do in your home to save on your residential gas bill. Follow these steps regularly without fail, and you will be amazed at the amount of money you'll save when you...
Using the air filter thats right for your application can greatly improve the quality of your indoor air.
A Home Energy Audit is a great project that most homeowners can do themselves but as there are highly skilled professionals that can provide a much more in depth analysis of your home and your...
ways to reduce your heating bill in the winter and help keep you warm for less money
As a species we are spending more time inside than ever before. Inside levels of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are generally 2 to 10 times higher inside than outside. Higher levels of...
Heating cost can consume a families budget quickly in the winter month’s. And even though there is no substitution for a house that has new window’s, siding, insulation, drywall and an energy...
Has it been more than a month since you ventured into your furnace's filter area? Then it's probably time to clean or replace this dust and dirt catcher to prevent you from sneezing your way into...
As heating costs rise, it's on everyone's mind as to how one can stay warm without turning up the thermostat all the time. It sometimes takes some creativity to come up with ways to save money...
This simple project will be colorful and teach children about the colors that fire produces while emphasizing the story of the fiery furnace. Be sure to focus on how hot fire is and the furnace...
Whether it is summer, winter, or any other season, we never run our homes as efficiently as we could be. There are certain measures you can take in order to reduce your energy bills that are...
Fall is already here and winter is just around the corner. Unfortunately, winter can cut deep into a budget with the high cost of heat and utilities. There are simple methods you can implement to...
Problems with modern heating systems are rare, but when they occur, you want to fix them quickly, before your household's population freezes in place. You can usually troubleshoot and correct the...
Regular furnace maintenance is essential to keep your home heating system in top condition. Cleaning a furnace is not a difficult task, but it is an important one. Dust and debris build up in the...
Traditional food dehydrators are expensive and often ineffective because they generate too much heat. But you can create your very own, far superior dehydrator using common household objects. Even...
If you are like me, and you would love to take your home off the grid (get independent of the power company), then you will have to estimate the power usage in your home before you can decide what...
It’s that time to start getting your home ready for the winter and at the same time possibly save money on energy cost. We all know that turning off your lights and lowering your thermostat will...
The weather outside may be frightful, but your heating bill doesn't have to be! With heating oil reaching sky high prices, reducing heating bills this winter is an idea I can warm up to. Here are...
If your Furnace is more than 15 years old, it is time to think about replacing it. You will save a lot of money on heating bill with a new furnace. It is usually more cost-effective to replace the...
It's easy to save money on your utilities if you just learn to conserve a little. Cutting back and knowing your peak hours for usage can help with saving money in the long run. Here are a few tips...
One of the easiest and cheapest ways to maintain your gas furnace plus save energy is to change your furnace filter. The filter takes particles of dust and debris out of the air before it goes...
Losing weight is something millions of Americans struggle with, and even for those that succeed, keeping it off is the tough part. It's not about counting calories or carbs, but rather changing...
Electric furnaces use electricity to distribute warm air in a home. There are many different ways a furnace can stop working effectively, but repairing an electric furnace can be easy depending on...
Tired of dry skin? Static shocks? Maybe even nosebleeds? Sounds like you need a humidifier. If you've got forced air, follow these steps to keeping that dry winter air a bit more humid.
With cold weather comes high heating bills. Staying warm can come with a hefty price and your heating bill can creep up and surprise you if you are not prepared. There are many things you can do...
A home is the greatest investment. Routine, preventive maintenance keeps your property looking good and functioning well, saves time and money, and preserves the value of the property. These...
Have you ever cursed your RV furnace for waking you up in the middle of the night? Have you ever had to turn up the TV a few notches when the heater kicks on? RV furnaces are notoriously noisy...
Even in today's rough real estate market people are still buying houses, especially since the prices are so low now. It seems reasonable that before making such a large purchase a buyer needs to...
With energy costs on the rise and colder weather just around the corner (for most of us), knowing where you are spending the most money on your energy and knowing where you can easily save money,...
Energy costs are on the rise! Here are a few tips that have helped me control my energy costs and have really helped me save money on my bills.
With energy prices skyrocketing and the economy slowing to a practical standstill, saving money in every way possible has become a way of life. Here are some practical, affordable ways to save...
After a long, hot summer, who isn't ready for a pretty, white winter? Glistening snow provides a blanket to cover the browning landscape. There's a crisp chill in the air. But can you keep that...
You can reduce your heating costs significantly by following these money saving ideas.
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