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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 »
A Furnace Replacement Checklist To Ensure System-To-Home Synergy
by Greg Leisgang on January 24, 2012
If you suspect that your furnace needs to be replaced, consider the useful furnace replacement checklist below to ensure system-to-home synergy. Ideally, you should look into furnace replacement before operating your furnace becomes dangerous, or costs you more money than necessary. Here are 8 warning signs that generally indicate that you need to shop for a new furnace:… read more »
Change Your Air Filter Regularly Throughout The Winter Season
by Greg Leisgang on January 10, 2012
Dirty air filters can create many problems with your heating and cooling system's efficiency. And the dirtier your filters are, the more money and energy will be wasted. When you change your air filter regularly, you avoid these problems, and save energy and money throughout the year.… read more »
Can You Upgrade Furnace Motor Efficiency? You Bet!
by Greg Leisgang on December 29, 2011
You can improve the overall efficiency of your heating system by upgrading furnace motor efficiency, and see significantly higher savings, as well as comfort. And with colder weather settling in, it's important to take advantage of opportunities to save on heating costs. When upgrading your heating system, consider furnace motor efficiency.… read more »
Use These Furnace Troubleshooting Steps Before You Call An Expert, And Avoid An Unnecessary And Embarrassing Service Call
by Greg Leisgang on December 6, 2011
There are few things more embarrassing than having a professional come to your house to fix a furnace problem, have them flip a switch and then hand you an invoice. You can save yourself a great deal of hassle and money by using some simple furnace troubleshooting steps that help solve some of the more common furnace problems.… read more »
With This Buyer's Guide, You Can Select A Furnace That Is Consistent With The Special Heating Demands Of Your Home
by Greg Leisgang on October 20, 2011
Just like you, your home is unique. It may look like a dozen other homes in the greater Cincinnati area, but it is one-of-a-kind. Therefore, your home should be heated based on its unique needs. Blindly making a new furnace purchase can be a disservice to your wallet and your family.… read more »
Do Lifetime Costs Matter When Purchasing A Heating And Cooling System?
by Greg Leisgang on October 13, 2011
When you are shopping around for a new heating and cooling system, you may be tempted to use the upfront cost of the equipment as a major deciding factor. Because your HVAC systems have such a huge influence on your day-to-day comfort and your energy expenditures for years to come – often as many as 20 years – it's important to realize that upfront costs may not mean as much as you think when compared to the lifetime costs involved.… read more »
Furnace Filter Efficiency: Factors To Evaluate
by Greg Leisgang on October 6, 2011
To properly evaluate the efficiency of your furnace filter, you need to understand the factors that influence how filters are rated and what the ratings mean.… read more »
Maximize Efficiency With Dual-Fuel Systems
by Greg Leisgang on September 13, 2011
Remember those high gas bills in the middle of last winter? Gas can fluctuate but, like anything else, when demand is up, so are prices. Wouldn't it be nice if you could take the edge off when prices (and your bills) are on the rise?… 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.
