Looking for ways to increase comfort and decrease energy bills this year? Insulating your attic is a simple but effective way to keep the warm or cool air in and lower energy use as a result. Continue reading for tips on insulating your attic.
From groceries to gas prices, to bigger purchases like new heating and cooling systems, U.S. homeowners and adults have been feeling the burden of rising prices over the last several months. As a result, the White House signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law in August. The $740 billion climate and health care bill aims to reduce emissions, invest in climate protection, and offer eligible homeowners money-saving incentives for "greener" home appliances and systems. Continue reading for an Inflation Reduction Act summary.
Since just the beginning of October, home heating oil prices in Pennsylvania have increased by over a dollar per gallon. Whether consumers are seeing prices online, hearing them over the phone, or coming home to see their ticket after an automatic delivery, everyone shares the same feelings: shock, stress, and confusion. While many may think that oil delivery companies are setting these high prices, they really only have a small say in the grand scheme of things.
The LIHEAP Season officially starts today, November 1st. Here are the main details to know for those looking for assistance with their home-heating bills.
The Energy Kinetics Accel CS Condensing Boiler is the world's most durable, reliable, and efficient condensing boiler with up to 97 percent AFUE. It combines heat and hot water into one to deliver quiet comfort and the highest energy efficiency. With innovative technologies such as SmartBoost, Sealix, and Hybrid Energy Recovery, an Accel CS model may be perfect for your home heating needs. Continue reading to learn some of the many features and benefits of this system.
The Energy Kinetics Ascent Combi Boiler combines heat and hot water into one to deliver quiet comfort and energy efficiency. Not only does the Ascent Combi boiler cut fuel bills up to 20 percent, but its competitive price makes the decision to upgrade an easy one. Continue reading to learn some of the many features and benefits of this system.
On October 12, 2022, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released its Winter Fuels Outlook forecasting increased heating costs for homes that heat with natural gas, heating oil, electricity, and propane.
Did you know that people spend about 90 percent of their time indoors? While you may be worried about catching a cold when you leave the house, it’s the quality of the indoor air that you should focus on!
Every six to seven years, the Department of Energy (DOE) reevaluates the basis for standard efficiencies for heating and air conditioning products in an effort to reduce energy consumption across the U.S. To meet these new standards, Trane has introduced a line of DOE-compliant products, making it the most efficient lineup of products they have ever offered.
On Tuesday, August 16, 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law. Now one of the largest legislative packages that has been moved in years, the IRA covers healthcare, climate change, and tax bill.
If the HVAC system in your home is over 20 years old, the clock is ticking on its lifespan… especially on a less expensive, lower quality building grade brand. While different systems typically last anywhere from 15-25 years (give or take some), older almost always equals less efficient (AKA more costly). If you have had to do several repairs over the last year, now is a good time to make the investment in your home for the future. Remember that although this is an unwelcome expense, it is a wise investment.
The Biden administration is starting off the new year by distributing an additional $4.5 billon in funds to assist low-income Americans with home heating costs. The funding -- released Friday, January 7, 2022 -- is part of last year's $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Coronavirus relief package. As we deal with another winter plagued by COVID-19 scares, homeowners are still struggling with absurdly high heating costs.
President Biden announced last week that he would be releasing 50 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Re
serve (SPR) after a failed attempt at getting OPEC to increase oil production.
If you are an HVAC novice, you may wonder what HSPF Rating is...In this article, we are here to let you know!
Got a million problems with your current HVAC system? Ductless mini-splits could solve all of them.
If any or all of these issues sound painfully familiar, definitely keep reading: y
ou're sick of your window AC units, y
our current system is inefficient, y
ou're spending too much on energy costs, y
our house lacks the room or ductwork needed for central AC, y
our system only provides cooling, y
ou have areas of the home with different cooling/heating needs, y
ou need better indoor air quality (IAQ).