We have long praised the benefits of owning a programmable thermostat. Not only do they help reduce energy consumption by working less while your family is away or asleep, but they’re a confident way to see that your family remains comfortable no matter where they are in your home. But, programmable thermostats do have a few disadvantages that WiFi thermostats skirt. Continue reading “WiFi Thermostats Are Cutting Edge, but What Do They Do?”
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Your Programmable Thermostat Can Help You Save This Winter, if You Use It Right
A programmable thermostat is one of the best investments you can make this winter when it comes to saving energy, but it must be programmed correctly in order to work efficiently. A properly installed and operated programmable thermostat will help you spend less on energy bills both now and in the warmer months to come. Learn how to use your programmable thermostat to maximize your energy savings this winter. Continue reading “Your Programmable Thermostat Can Help You Save This Winter, if You Use It Right”
Maintain an Energy-Efficient Home Over the Holidays With These 3 Tips
To ensure an energy-efficient home throughout the holidays, it’s vital to be mindful of energy consumption and other wasteful practices. Consider these tips to prevent energy waste through year’s end. Continue reading “Maintain an Energy-Efficient Home Over the Holidays With These 3 Tips”
Looking for Optimal Energy Efficiency? Take the Whole-House Systems Approach
Nowadays many people are concerned with improving energy efficiency in their homes. Whether for financial reasons or due to environmental concerns, the objective is the same: to maximize energy savings. To achieve this goal, it’s vital that each area of energy usage in the house is identified and addressed. Taking this whole-house approach to energy efficiency is the smart solution, and it’s easy too, if you follow these six simple steps. Continue reading “Looking for Optimal Energy Efficiency? Take the Whole-House Systems Approach”
Get Your Long Island Home Prepared for Fall With This Maintenance Checklist
As summer comes to a close and cooler fall days arrive, there’s a lot of prep work to be done both inside and outside your home. Follow this fall maintenance checklist to help safeguard your wallet and your home. Continue reading “Get Your Long Island Home Prepared for Fall With This Maintenance Checklist”
With a Programmable Thermostat You Can Schedule Comfort and Savings
After a long day at work, many people return to an empty, chilly home in the summer and an empty, toasty warm home in the winter with no one but the utility company bill collector to appreciate the expense. Meanwhile, other homeowners who try to save energy expend too much of their own repeatedly changing the thermostat setting. A programmable thermostat is the answer to both energy-wasting scenarios. Continue reading “With a Programmable Thermostat You Can Schedule Comfort and Savings”
Enjoy Insulation Benefits in All Seasons on Long Island
Most people know that insulation benefits homeowners in the winter by keeping out the cold, but it also benefits your home during warmer months by sealing in cool air and keeping the heat out. If you’re unsure if your home is adequately insulated, check to make sure that it meets the needs of our climate. Continue reading “Enjoy Insulation Benefits in All Seasons on Long Island”
Time to Map Out a Long-Term Energy Savings Strategy
Every small step you take to reduce your home energy consumption adds up. But to achieve significant savings over a long period of time, you should devise a long-term energy savings strategy. Continue reading “Time to Map Out a Long-Term Energy Savings Strategy”
The Ceiling Fans in Your Long Island Home: Boosting Your Comfort While Keeping Down Your Cooling Costs
Using ceiling fans in your home offers you an aesthetic, practical and economical solution to reducing cooling costs. Continue reading “The Ceiling Fans in Your Long Island Home: Boosting Your Comfort While Keeping Down Your Cooling Costs”
Keeping Your Home Safe and Sound When You’re Vacation-Bound
If you’re eagerly anticipating a much-needed family vacation, make sure everything’s in order before you head out. By completing the following measures before you pull out of the driveway, you can enjoy peace of mind on your trip, knowing you’re keeping your home safe and sound during your absence. Continue reading “Keeping Your Home Safe and Sound When You’re Vacation-Bound”