Energy Star's Most Efficient Appliances: Look For The Label And Save Energy Star’s Most Efficient label made its debut this year, after conducting an extensive pilot program. The new label offers consumers an easy way to identify the highest-efficiency products in a few categories to start, with more categories planned in upcoming years. Learn how the label evolved, and ... Continue Reading
Choosing An HVAC Contractor? Use This Checklist To Ensure Proper Installation Procedures
Choosing An HVAC Contractor? Use This Checklist To Ensure Proper Installation Procedures When it comes to choosing an HVAC contractor, you can't afford to make a mistake. Whether you are installing new equipment or having an old model serviced, you want to know the job is done completely and correctly the first time. ... Continue Reading
Understanding The EnergyGuide Label
The purpose of the yellow EnergyGuide label found on new appliances is to help you compare the energy efficiency of various different models of a particular appliance. Models with high energy efficiency save you money on energy costs and are better for the environment. Understanding the EnergyGuide label is essential if you're shopping for a new appliance. The EnergyGuide ... Continue Reading
Disarming Your Home's Energy Vampires
If you leave certain devices plugged in all the time, you could be at the mercy of your home’s energy vampires without even knowing it. Energy vampires consume standby power when devices are plugged in but turned off. Some of this standby power consumption is useful, such as with clock displays and timers, but other energy vampires serve no useful purpose at all. Here’s a ... Continue Reading
What The Energy Guide Label And Energy Star Logo Mean To Your Home-Comfort Investment
When you're selecting a new heating and cooling system, you'll find that each product you consider has an Energy Guide label. The FTC requires all home-comfort systems to have this label, either on the packaging or the equipment itself. The label indicates how effectively the system heats and cools, so you have an idea of how much it may cost you to use. ... Continue Reading
With The Energy Star Yardstick, You Can Assess How Your Home Measures Up
With The Energy Star Yardstick, You Can Assess How Your Home Measures Up When shopping for appliances, electronics or other items that consume energy, you will inevitably encounter the Energy Star label. Energy Star is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. The program is dedicated to helping consumers save money on ... Continue Reading
Invest In High-Efficiency Air Conditioning This Summer, And Enjoy The Benefits For Seasons To Come
Invest In High-Efficiency Air Conditioning This Summer, And Enjoy The Benefits For Seasons To Come Choosing an air conditioning system for your home or business is actually a rather big decision. Big, because an air conditioner is something that will be around for years and years to come. Daily, it will be driving not only your comfort level, but also your electric bills. ... Continue Reading
Duct Sealing: When To Call The Professionals In
Duct Sealing: When To Call The Professionals In The average household loses 20 percent of its tempered air through leaky ducts and improperly sealed duct connections. Ductwork that is improperly sealed will leak air and force your system to work harder just to produce regular temperatures. These leaks result in higher monthly utility bills and insufficient comfort levels ... Continue Reading
