Thermostat

Making sure your thermostat is up to date and displaying information correctly is very important - and is something we can maintain for you.

How to Prevent Global Warming

By Nathan Brown -- Most of us have our hot water heaters turned up too high. If you turn down your hot water thermostat just 10 degrees Fahrenheit, you reduce 3% to 5% of your energy consumption. You'll have plenty of hot water if you set your water heater between 110-120 degrees Fahrenheit. These four simple ways to prevent global warming can be implemented quickly, easily, and with little to no expense. If the potential effects of global warming... more

Preparing your Home for Holiday Travel

By Li Ming Wong -- If you are traveling during the colder part of the year for the holidays, have someone shovel your driveway and sidewalks. This definitely gives the impression that you are home or at least that someone is keeping a very close eye on your home. You also want to set your thermostat at a decent temperature while you are way. The added expense of the heating bill will be nothing compared to the damage from broken... more

9 Places You Can Save Money For Your Family

By Deanna Mascle -- Most families are spending more and more money every year (and not just because the cost of living rose) while also saving less and less. One reason is that few household managers spend much time reviewing expenses and expenditures to find ways they can save money. However almost every family has places where costs can be cut and pennies can be pinched - and if those freed up funds are then used to pay down... more

Setting the Thermostat Properly for your Air Conditioner

By Barney Garcia -- You can significantly save on electricity by properly adjusting the settings of your thermostat. As amazing as it may sound you can actually save seven to ten percent of the cooling costs in a season for every degree you raise the setting of your thermostat. The ideal temperature to set your thermostat is at 78 degree Fahrenheit or anything higher than that. You can actually use the ceiling fan by adjusting the air conditioner thermostat... more