Do you want to increase your utility or home maintenance bills? Likely not. Unfortunately, you may inadvertently do just that. Several habits or some inattentiveness can drive up the cost of your heating and cooling. They may even cost you more money in the long run with needed repairs or replacement. Avoid the following mistakes to keep your costs low.
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Getting Home Solar? Know These Numbers
The general economic and environmental advantages of home solar are widely known. Before you can determine precisely how much benefit a home solar system will provide you with, however, you need to know some specific figures. If you’re getting home solar, make sure you know these numbers so that you can accurately understand how the system will benefit you.
Your Month-by-Month Electricity Usage
First, check your past year’s electric bills to see how much electricity you’ve used each month. At this stage, you need to know how much electricity was consumed in each individual month — and you especially need to know consumption in the highest month.
3 Easy Ways to Pest-Proof Your AC System
The higher the outdoor temperature climbs, the more reliant you are on your home’s air conditioning system. An AC failure during the summer months can be disastrous. Not only will you end up having to live without cool air in your home until repairs are made, you will end up paying a premium for repairs during this peak season.
Pests can pose a serious problem in regard to the health and performance of your air conditioning system. It’s important that you are proactive in preventing pests from accessing your AC system if you want to avoid the damage that rodents, insects, and snakes can cause. [Read more…] about 3 Easy Ways to Pest-Proof Your AC System
Ways to Keep Your Cooling Costs Low
As electricity rates continue to rise, keeping cooling costs low is becoming increasingly important. Even a small step toward reducing your home’s cooling expenses can make a big difference in how much you pay over time. Thankfully, you can keep these costs low using a few strategies.
Invest in an Energy-Efficient Air Conditioner
Purchasing a new air conditioner requires an upfront investment, but an energy-efficient unit can more than pay for itself over time. You’ll get recurring savings each month you run the new unit, and you’ll continue to benefit from the savings for as long as you have the air conditioner.
What to Know About Dangerous Mold
Just about everyone has heard of the notorious black mold that invades homes and causes disease and death, but black mold alone isn’t the only dangerous type of mold that can get inside your home. Many mistakes, such as not maintaining your HVAC system can promote mold growth. If you want to better protect your family, keep reading to learn more about mold.
You Can’t Judge Mold by the Color
Prepare the Landscape Around Your AC Unit for Spring Weather
In Utah, spring is a season of blooming trees, rapidly growing grass, spring rains, and warming temperatures. All of these can affect your outdoor AC unit. Here are some considerations to make sure the landscaping around your AC unit is ready for spring weather. [Read more…] about Prepare the Landscape Around Your AC Unit for Spring Weather