Everyone wants lower energy costs. Understanding how to increase the energy efficiency of your home and appliances is one way to do that. Take our Cost of Energy Appliance quiz to get started. Discover how well you know what it costs to binge watch your favorite TV show and use other appliances — and then how to save. Learn more about ENERGY STAR and other ways to improve your home energy efficiency.
When answering the question of how expensive air conditioning is, you will want to consider the value of the benefits you get, the cost of the unit or system you buy, and lastly, the cost of electricity to run an air conditioner. The benefits of an air conditioner go beyond comfortably cool air in your
Thermostats control the temperature in your house. But is it really that simple?
You may have heard you should regularly switch out your home’s air filter, but perhaps you ask yourself, “Why is it important to change the air filter?” From extending the life of your system and preventing breakdowns to having healthier air in your home to potentially saving money and the environment, the reasons for regularly
You might be leaving home for a vacation. Or perhaps you are a snowbird, leaving your house vacant for the months of winter and your place in the sun empty over the summer.
Have you ever wondered why your house is hot upstairs and cold downstairs? One reason is because hot air rises and cold air sinks, so it’s natural that your upstairs rooms are warmer than the ones downstairs.
If you have questions about attic ventilation fans, we have answers. Attic fans are something to consider if you are looking for more energy efficient ways to keep your house cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Innovations in lighting technology have produced bulbs that last longer than ever. But there is a downside.
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The unplugging-appliances-to-save-energy myth is actually not a myth at all. If you’re wondering whether unplugging appliances saves electricity, here are some answers.
The fast-growing popularity of electric cars is driving demand for public EV car charging stations. They’re not as common today as gas stations, but that could change in the coming years.
If you’re thinking of buying real estate, consider buying an energy-efficient home. You could reduce your monthly utility costs by as much as 30 percent.
Air conditioner shade has the potential to increase the efficiency and longevity of your air conditioning system. When your unit must operate in direct, all-day sunlight, it tends to run hotter and longer.