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Heating and Cooling

Complete Energy Efficient Heating System Guide

 A condensing boiler is critical to any efficient heating system.  When it is used in conjunction with additional thermostatic control valves (TSV) fitted on the radiator and a thermostat on the hot water tank, you can create a super high energy efficient heating system.

 

Cheap Window Insulation Options

 If you feel that your windows are due for upgrading but don't have the financial means to do a major overhaul, then you should look at some cheap window insulation options on the market.

 

Storm Windows

Energy Efficient Home Windows Are a Must

 Do you have a drafty window? Do you find yourself getting busy with all sorts of tricks with the windows just to keep your home warm or cool? Do you see visible cracks or gaps? Are your problems with the windows and/or doors related to the usual wear and tear or are these all signs of improper insulation? If any of the questions above are troubling you, there is a strong likelihood that these problems are costing you some 30% heat loss in your household.

Home Insulation Types

 

There are many home insulation types to choose from, but ultimately your choice will be dependent on the followings:

Heating System Maintenance Tips

 

Nobody worries about the maintenance of a heating system at home during summer, but in order to save yourself the trauma of fixing the heating system during winter, you should keep a schedule for heating system maintenance so that the heat is always ready whenever you want it.

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An Electric Programmable Thermostat is Your Essential Tool

 Are you aware that heating and cooling make up approximately 40% of our energy use?  With an electric programmable thermostat, you can have savings of up to 20% on your heating bill; by lowering the temperature 5 degrees during night time and 10 degrees in the day while heating you are out. The same is accomplished by setting it up by the same amount when cooling. 

 

 A programmable thermostat is the essential tool to save utilities bill and the earth.

 

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