With summer just around the corner, it’s time to start dialing your home’s temperature down a few degrees. If you’re like us, you like to keep your air conditioning bill low; here are a few ways to keep your cooling costs as low as possible even in the peak of the summer heat! 1. Turn…Read More
While you can’t do anything about the heat outside, you can achieve lower air conditioning bills by preparing your cooling system and your home for hot weather. A well-maintained cooling system and a house that resists heat gain will put you on the fast track toward summer energy savings. Prioritize the Cooling System Getting your…Read More
Our family has been involved in Special Olympics for many years, both as volunteers and as cheerleaders of 1 of our daughters. We have experienced joy, pride, and many blessings through Special Olympics. One of our children, Gracie, started competing by throwing a ping pong ball in the track competition and has progressed to being…Read More
Last week we had the pleasure of attending the Senior Living Festival at the Hollywood Casino. What a great opportunity to meet some of our most seasoned and capable seniors. At last count, more than 2400 people came to enjoy seminars on retirement living, Medicare options, and effective products/companies for this honored population. We were…Read More
Those who have met me are aware that I am a huge supporter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America. I have been involved at every level of this fantastic charity: locally, regionally and nationally. This charity speaks to my heart and often draws strangers in once they hear the story of a family impacted…Read More
Choosing a heating/cooling system replacement is an investment in the future. The combined average service life of a furnace and central air conditioner is over 15 years. So, whatever choice you make now, you’ll be living with the results for some time to come. This includes the heating or cooling performance of the system, which…Read More
The Environmental Protection Agency shocked homeowners a few years ago by reporting that indoor air in most homes is on average two to five times more polluted than outdoor air — and in many cases, is even scores of times worse. If you’re skeptical and think your home might be an exception because you work…Read More
About half the homes in the United States utilize natural gas-fired furnaces for heating. A gas furnace is a sturdy appliance with a long expected service life—it’s not uncommon to find units over 20 years old still on the job. Because gas heating has a long history, mass production of gas-fired furnaces by established manufacturers…Read More
When programmable thermostats hit the market some 20 years ago, homeowners who installed them realized energy savings. Their only effort was to program the thermostat to match their occupancy patterns. Anyone coming home unexpectedly had to override the thermostat, which if entered wrong, could wipe out energy savings. As Wi-Fi apps proliferated, HVAC engineers found…Read More