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How To Make My Home More Energy Efficient

Finding ways to improve the energy efficiency of your home is a great way to save you a lot of money in the long-term. You can also improve the energy efficiency of your home in a multitude of ways. Here are four simple energy-saving tips to help you save money each month. 1. Insulate Walls and Attic Insulation plays a key role in lowering the cost of your energy bills. Blown-in insulation is a fantastic way to keep your home cooler in the summer months while also retaining heat during the winter. Ensuring that your walls

Biggest Reasons Your Heating Bill is Too High

While it’s natural for the heating bill to go up when the winter months roll around, a time may come when you notice the bill is too high. There are a number of things that could explain this, and a few of the most common are given below. Faulty Thermostat Without calibration, the thermostat may heat your rooms to the wrong temperature. In other cases, the thermostat may be incorrectly wired, leading it to both warm and cool your home at the same time. Homeowners themselves can be to blame for high heating

How to Cut Heating Costs This Winter

The staff at Integrity Heating & Cooling knows that the winter months can be expensive when it comes to heating your home. You want your home to be comfortable for you and your family. However, that comfort comes at a cost. We have a few suggestions about how you can manage your heating expenses this season. Wear Extra Layers If you expect to walk around comfortably in shorts during the heating season, your heating costs are going to be high. When you routinely wear extra layers like a sweatshirt or sweater, you can stand to keep your indoor temperature

5 Ways to Save Energy on Your Fall Heating Bills

Rather than see your heating bills rise again, as they often do during the cooler weather, consider these five tips. They can help you maintain an energy-efficient heating system, be it a packaged unit or a heat pump, and a warmer home. All of this translates into energy savings. 1. Programming the Thermostat The thermostat should not be turned off for long periods of time as this will only cause the heating system to work overtime when it’s later turned on. You can lower the temperature to a comfortable 65 degrees or so before bed or

Why Closing Vents Is a Bad Idea

Many people think that closing vents in certain rooms can help save money. If you’re tempted to try this in your home, we urge you to reconsider. When vents are closed, your heating system has to work harder to warm your house. Heating systems are designed to work in a certain way. By closing vents, you may be harming your system. Here are a few reasons you should never close vents in your home. Keep Vents Open In most cases, your heating system uses pressure to push air through your home. When a vent is

How Do I Check My Home For Air Leaks?

Most homes today suffer from significant air leaks through poor ductwork systems and other vulnerable locations throughout the home. That means you can be paying higher energy bills for no reason and simply wasting energy. Taking the time to find air leaks, fix them and repair ductwork is well worth the investment. Finding and Repairing Air Leaks Some air leaks are easy to find and repair on your own. Start with your doors and windows. You can often feel drafts of air around these frames. Measure gaps and purchase the correct size weather stripping from your