Fall is now in full swing, which means that pretty soon Americans across the country are going to be turning up the heat — and opening their wallets. In just a five year period, Americans spent an average of over $700 a year on heating with natural gas. Rather than accepting that and paying through the nose for your heating bill each month, here are a few measures to take now, before the snow flies. 1. Install a Programmable Thermostat. If your home doesn’t already have one, you should consider getting a programmable thermostat. Thermostats that are programmable reduce energy…
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With the West facing droughts, the South facing temperatures that approach the triple digits, and the Northeast facing harsh humidities, it’s only natural that the entire country is going to turn to their heating and air conditioning companies for refuge. However, running heating and air units all day and night can cause them to break down. Although heating and air conditioning services are ready and waiting to fix any malfunctioning units, wouldn’t it be better if they never broke down in the first place? Here are a few tips to make sure your AC unit doesn’t die on you and…