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Baseboard Heaters

Most homeowners don’t realize this but heating and cooling systems contribute around 70% of the annual energy consumption and electricity bills.  This makes it essential to maintain your heating and cooling system and equipment on an annual basis, regardless of the type of HVAC system you have. Whether it be a forced air furnace, central air, geothermal heat pump or any other HVAC unit, you will keep the repairman away if you maintain your system on a regular basis.

Another way to lower your utility costs is to install an energy efficient system.  However, this alone will not have as great an impact on your electricity bills as using a whole-house approach.

If you properly insulate your home, caulk and weatherstrip doors and windows, manage your thermostat settings, buy the most energy efficient system on the market, and regularly maintain, your can reduce your utility expenses by 30%.  This is … read full article

What Makes Central Heating Systems Ideal to Own?

There are a lot of different ways to heat a home but those that choose central heating systems will have a lot of advantages over the rest. Sure these systems might have a little bit high extra cost initially but most people feel they are well worth it. Here are some of the benefits for those that own central heating systems.

Ease of Control

There really is no easier type of heating system to control than central heating systems. The controls for the heating of the entire house will be located in one convenient central location in a house. With the simple pressing of a few buttons the homeowner can raise and the lower the temperature in their entire home and even program the system to come on and off when people are away or returning to the home.

Energy Efficiency

Energy efficiency has come a very long way as … read full article