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Blog :: Archive » February 2012
Check out our list of posts below. If you would like to know more about any of these topics, or to talk to us directly, please call us at (513) 662-2282 or contact us by email.
Benefits A Programmable Thermostat Affords -- But Make Sure You Keep 3 Rules In Mind
by Greg Leisgang on February 28, 2012
Installing a programmable thermostat is a cost-effective way of reducing heating and cooling costs—without sacrificing your comfort. Programming your thermostat to automatically switch between energy-savings settings and comfort settings allows you to easily customize your heating and cooling system according to your schedule. Before you set up a new thermostat, there are three rules you should follow to ensure your thermostat gets the most accurate readings.… read more »
Dual-Fuel Systems: The Breakthrough Technology That Smashes Preconceived Notions About Single-Source Heating Systems
by Greg Leisgang on February 23, 2012
Dual-fuel systems most often combine an electric heat pump with a furnace fueled by oil or gas as backup. Heat pumps are incredibly energy efficient because they absorb heat from where it's not needed and transfer it to where it is needed. This is much more efficient than generating heat from fuel, like a traditional furnace, and requiring separate air-conditioning equipment to provide cooling to your home, as in a standard home-comfort system.… read more »
A Variable-Speed Furnace Blower: The Zen Of Home Comfort And Savings
by Greg Leisgang on February 14, 2012
If your Cincinnati household has an older furnace, you've got a one-speed furnace blower and you're probably paying more than necessary on your monthly energy bills. That's a great reason to consider a new unit with a variable-speed furnace blower motor. But there are other reasons as well. Besides saving on utility bills, variable-speed blower motors help delay replacement costs too. New heating systems with variable-speed blowers will last many years longer than single-speed units, since they aren't forced to work more than necessary, as older one-speed systems must do often.… read more »
My gas bill has been getting bigger every year for the last few winters. Is there anything I can do to cut back? I keep my thermostat about as low as I can.
A lot of people are in the same boat as you because natural gas prices, especially in the Midwest, have soared in the last few years. One way we've helped customers cope is with Carrier's Hybrid Heat system. It's a high-efficiency natural gas furnace combined with a high-efficiency electric heat pump. It's often referred to as a "dual fuel" system.
