Most homeowners obsess over thermostat numbers while ignoring the humidity level that actually determines how comfortable they feel. Keeping indoor relative humidity between 40 and 50 percent can make a 75°F home feel as comfortable as a 70°F home, letting you raise your thermostat setpoint and cut cooling bills by up to 15 percent.
Read More →Many homeowners flip their thermostat fan to ‘ON’ thinking it helps circulate cool air and save money, but it often does the opposite. Running the fan continuously can add $15 to $25 per month to your electricity bill while actually making your home feel more humid and uncomfortable.
Read More →That sharp burning odor when you fire up the furnace for the first time each season catches nearly every homeowner off guard. In most cases it is completely normal, but knowing the difference between a harmless dust burn-off and a serious warning sign could protect your family and your equipment.
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Skipping your annual AC tune-up seems harmless until your energy bills creep up 25% and your system fails on the hottest day of the year. Here is exactly what deteriorates inside a neglected air conditioner and the steps you can take right now to reverse the damage.
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