Category Archives: Energy Savings

Taking Charge Of Your Warm Weather Energy Bills: 5 Cool Tips

By Don Weaver | Published: April 19, 2012

As the hot days of summer draw closer, you may be thinking about the cost of keeping your home cool and comfortable. Air conditioning is a considerable expense.

Also posted in Air Conditioning | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Improve Household Efficiency And Cut Back Those High Energy Costs

By Don Weaver | Published: April 12, 2012

Just about everyone likes a scavenger hunt — those journeys of adventure that reveal the unknown. For a practical twist, try a hunt that will improve household efficiency, and cut

Read More >>

Also posted in Energy Evaluations | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Initial Costs Of An HVAC Upgrade Can Be Deceiving, Always Consider The Lifetime Costs

By Don Weaver | Published: March 22, 2012

We’re all bargain shoppers these days, but most of us know – from experience – that the lowest priced product doesn’t always turn out to be the best deal. That’s

Read More >>

Also posted in Air Conditioning, Furnaces | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Heat Pump Efficiency Explained

By Don Weaver | Published: March 14, 2012

You have lots of company if your heating bills are prompting you to look at ways to conserve energy. In fact, if you’re like many Utahans, you’re investigating a heat

Read More >>

Also posted in Heat Pumps | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sealing Your Ducts — 3 Reasons It Benefits Your Household

By Don Weaver | Published: March 5, 2012

If you are facing higher than normal heating bills this winter or are chilled by a room that just won’t stay warm, a duct-sealing project may be on your horizon.

Also posted in Air ducts, IAQ – Indoor Air Quality | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Programmable Thermostats — Tips For Proper Placement And Operation

By Don Weaver | Published: March 2, 2012

Programmable thermostats allow you to automatically adjust the temperature in your home while your family is asleep at night or away for the day. In that way, they are a

Read More >>

Also posted in Programmable Thermostats | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Attic Fans: Hard Working Machines That Help Maintain Your Home’s Comfort Level

By Don Weaver | Published: January 31, 2012

What do all Utah homeowners need — not just to help cool the stifling heat of summer, but also to keep their homes safe during the winter?

Also posted in Fans, Ventilation | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Ways To Lower Your Heating Bills That Will Cost You Hardly Anything Or Nothing At All

By Don Weaver | Published: December 19, 2011

Energy costs for heating bills may have finally leveled off, but there are ways to save even more on oil and natural gas bills this winter. With the following simple

Read More >>

Posted in Energy Savings | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

AFUE Ratings: Compare Them When You’re Buying A Furnace, But Also Run The Numbers

By Don Weaver | Published: December 9, 2011

If the time has come to replace your household’s furnace, then you don’t want to enter the process blindly. There are a number of factors you’ll need to consider during

Read More >>

Also posted in Furnaces | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Help Reduce Energy Costs This Winter By Properly Using Your Programmable Thermostat

By Don Weaver | Published: October 28, 2011

Programmable thermostats can help you save a great deal of money this winter, but only if you use them properly. Now is a great time to learn about how much

Read More >>

Also posted in Programmable Thermostats | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment