What to Know About an HVAC “Lifetime” Warranty

HVAC Lifetime Warranty

HVAC Lifetime Warranty

Many companies are now offering lifetime warranty’s on replacement HVAC equipment. This warranty may be enticing, but buyer beware. The companies that created this campaign come in with low pricing, offer lengthy guarantees, and rely strictly on volume of sales to ensure that their fiscal needs are met. The reality of it is, this is not sustainable in the long run.

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Benefits of Adding the Air Scrubber Plus to Your Air Conditioning

Air Scrubber Plus

Air Scrubber Plus for your Air Conditioning
The Air Scrubber Plus with ActivePure technology is the latest advancement of a scientific breakthrough originally developed in cooperation with NASA for use in the International Space Station. ActivePure technology is recognized as the exclusive Certified Space Technology by the Space Foundation in its category.  It can be added to your current air conditioning unit to clean the air in your home.
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Minimize Air Conditioning Bills and Maximize Energy Savings with a Nest Learning Thermostat

Nest T-Stat

Nest T-StatAre your air conditioning bills high? Here are eight ways of using the Nest Thermostat to maximize energy savings – and minimize your energy bills. When you first install the Nest Thermostat, you’ll be able to start saving straight away. As you continue to use the Nest Thermostat, here are some additional tips to help you save even more. Most people can’t use all of these techniques all the time, but even trying a few of them can have a dramatic impact on how much energy your home consumes.Continue reading

What is Energy Efficiency?

Energy efficiency means using less energy to perform the same function. Appliances and machines are energy-efficient when they use less electricity, water, or gas to accomplish the same task.Continue reading

Going Solar Top 10 Benefits

Anthem Solar Panels

Anthem Solar PanelsThe U.S. solar market grew 76% in 2012.[6] What are the reasons why so many homeowners choose to go solar these days? Without further ado, here’s Energy Informative’s top 10 benefits of going solar:

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Solar for Landlords and Commercial Tenants

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Landlords across America, especially those that include utilities in their rental prices, now have a way to reduce their costs—with community solar.

This year, retail electricity prices are expected to increase 1.8 percent from 2015, averaging 12.86 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh), according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA). At 38 percent higher than in 2001, the average annual cost of electricity in 2016 is set to be the highest of the 21st century.

To guard against inflating prices, community solar enables participants to lock in their cost of power for 20 years or more. Therefore, landlords who buy into community solar can enjoy significant long-term savings.

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Whole-House Efficiency

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Designing and building a new house or renovating an existing house to be highly energy-efficient requires careful planning and attention to detail. A whole-house systems approach helps homeowners, architects, and builders develop successful strategies for optimizing home energy efficiency.Continue reading