Is it Time to Replace Your Thermostat?

Is it Time to Replace Your Thermostat?

Without a doubt, thermostats are an important part of a home’s heating and cooling control. That is why you want to make sure your thermostat is doing its job. So how do you know when to replace it?  Here are four questions you need to answer when deciding if it is time to replace your thermostat.  Is your thermostat broken?...
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Heating Bill Too High This Winter?

Dealing with cold, yucky weather for months on end is hard enough. But paying more for heat just makes it worse. Here are some tips for saving cash on your heating. As a result, you can go therapy shopping to get you through the winter misery. ...
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Money Saving Energy Tips in Time for Energy Awareness Month

October is Energy Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to learn a few amazing money saving energy tips for your home! When to Turn Off Your Personal Computer Yes, there is a small surge in energy when your computer first starts up, but this small amount of energy is considerably less than the energy used when your computer is running...
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Earth Day Energy (and money!) Saving Tips

Earth Day is today and we’d like to share some energy saving tips! Heating and cooling your home uses more energy and drains more energy dollars than any other system in your home. Below are just a few of the many, many tips out there to help out the environment, while saving yourself some money too! 1. Change the filters in your...
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How to Decide on the Best Thermostat Settings for Winter in Your Metro East Home

The temperature setting that you choose for your thermostat will have a big impact on the amount of energy that your furnace consumes. The higher your thermostat is set at, the more energy your heating system will use and the higher your gas bills will be. Today we’re going to talk about how to find the best thermostat settings for...
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Recommended Thermostat Settings for Summer in the Glen Carbon Area

During summer here in the St. Louis Metro East area, homeowners often have two conflicting desires: they want their homes to be as comfortable as possible but they also want to keep their energy bills under control. One of the main factors to influence both of these things is your home’s thermostat settings. Today we’re going to provide you with...
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Why is it a Smart Idea to Install a Programmable Thermostat in Your Home?

There are all kinds of upgrades you can make to your HVAC system that make your home more comfortable, healthy and efficient. One of the most popular (and inexpensive) of those upgrades is to install a programmable thermostat. So, what are programmable thermostats and how can you benefit from installing one in your home?...
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