With the need to air condition your Texas home in the summer, this is the time of year when electricity bills soar. Fortunately, there are easy ways for you to save energy dollars: home sealing and insulation. You can work toward your energy-saving goals in several ways, but the more comprehensively you complete the items … Continued Keep Reading
Have you been daydreaming about buying an energy-efficient, money-saving air conditioner? While models made today can certainly lower your utility costs, purchasing a new A/C may not fit your budget right now. It also doesn’t make sense to upgrade your system if your current one still has a few year of life in it. Luckily, … Continued Keep Reading
As you are likely well aware, summers in the McKinney area can get quite scorching. On the extra hot days, in particular, you probably seek refuge in your cooled home environment. While having a reliable air conditioner is important, if you’re not using a programmable thermostat, you could be wasting heaps of money every year … Continued Keep Reading
Summer is here, and as the temperature goes up, unfortunately so does your monthly power bill. The trouble is, many of the age-old remedies for saving energy and money end up costing you more instead. Here’s the truth behind a few summertime energy-saving myths you may have fallen prey to. Myth: The lower you crank … Continued Keep Reading
These days, many homeowners are looking forward to living green while saving a little green as well. There’s no better way of doing just that than by looking for new heating and cooling products with the Energy Star logo. Created by the U.S. Department of Energy, the Energy Star program helps consumers make smart choices … Continued Keep Reading
The terms SEER, EER and COP may seem like a foreign language, but understanding these terms is crucial when it comes to purchasing your next air conditioning system. As you look for a new energy-efficient unit, these three terms can come in handy as you compare a wide variety of energy-saving A/C systems. SEER, EER … Continued Keep Reading
We all know that the Texas heat can become almost unbearable between now and the early fall. To help you stay cool and keep your monthly utility bills at an acceptable amount, we’ve compiled some cooling season tips to help ease your pain: Try to grin and bear it – If the heat hasn’t risen too … Continued Keep Reading
You can’t get through a Texas summer without an air conditioner, but which one should you choose? Pick one of these four types. Split-system air conditioner: This is the most common type of air conditioner in the U.S. The outdoor condenser/compressor that you’re undoubtedly familiar with is just one half of the system. The other … Continued Keep Reading
For climates such as that in Dallas and the surrounding areas, a geothermal heating and cooling system is a perfect choice. Geothermal is very reliable, extremely efficient and particularly appropriate for mild to hot climates. Some myths about geothermal systems continue to spread, however. The following geothermal mythbusting should help you understand the many benefits … Continued Keep Reading
If you’re like most people who live in the Frisco area, you eagerly anticipate the barbecues and outdoor recreation that comes with the arrival of the warmer months of the year. After a day in the sun though, there’s nothing quite like the relief of a nice and cool home. But that relief goes right … Continued Keep Reading
Spring is here, but if you are one of the many people who suffer from seasonal allergies, this is not exciting news. Pollens from flowering shrubs and trees float through the gentle spring breezes, dust or molds from soil and plant matter settle under new-mown grass, and you end up coughing and sneezing the warm spring days … Continued Keep Reading
Although you might expect your energy bills to increase once summer arrives, there’s no rule that says this must happen. In fact, if you follow the summertime energy savings tips that we’ve compiled for your convenience, you might be surprised at how much you can save. Summertime Energy Savings Tips Invest in a new unit. … Continued Keep Reading
