About 20% of Americans couldn't pay their electric bill in full at least once last year. Another 18% kept their house at a temperature that was either healthy or unsafe. With summer rolling in, learning how to lower your electric bill could feel essential. A few small changes can help reduce your summer electric bill [...]
Around 88% of homes in the United States rely on air conditioning units to keep their space cool during the summer. It takes air conditioners around 15-20 minutes to get your home to the preset temperature. Most people run their units all day long so they feel comfortable. Imagine coming home after a long day [...]
Having a ceiling fan is almost a given in this day and age. It's a global industry worth $10.5 billion, and it's not hard to see why. Ceiling fans are a practical way to keep your rooms cool while also providing an excellent decorative element. With that said, you should never try to install them [...]
If you are dealing with HVAC problems in your home, you're facing what homeowners experience every single day. That's part of the reason that the HVAC system industry is already a massive $17.15 billion and growing. The key to fixing these issues is making sure you recognize the issues as they happen. Knowing the signs [...]
Incandescent bulbs might seem cheap, but they are actually secretly expensive. LED lights have a higher upfront cost but will last for years and use a fraction of the electricity. Using incandescent bulbs is a very common mistake among those who are implementing new light fixtures. And if you are considering installing light fixtures on your own, [...]
Every year in the United States, around 8% of households replace their water heaters. Given that water heating is the second largest energy end use in homes (behind space cooling and heating), it is essential that your home's water heater is working efficiently and effectively. Around 27 million households in the U.S. have a water [...]
Water heaters are an essential convenience that no modern homeowner wants to live without. Hence why the market for these workhorse appliances is expected to grow to over $4 billion by 2026. Every new home in the current housing boom will need one. New construction isn't the only reason you would need a new water [...]
Routine HVAC maintenance can extend the lifespan of your unit by 15 years or more. Neglecting preventative maintenance, on the other hand, can cause components to wear down. You might need repairs (or a new unit). Don't let your unit break down as temperatures start to rise. Instead, use this spring HVAC maintenance list to [...]
Did you know that modern washing machines use almost two-thirds less water than older washing machines? There's no denying the convenience that washing machines have brought to our lives. The days of laboriously hand-washing clothes are long gone, thanks to these modern marvels of engineering. But like any other appliance, washing machines are not immune [...]
HVAC systems are one of the most commonly repaired areas of homes. 23.67% of homeowners need their air conditioning fixed every year. 20.44% need their heating fixed. They're also one of the more expensive systems to fix if they fail. The cost of HVAC repairs can include $75-$200 in diagnosis fees, $100-$500 for labor, and over $1,000 [...]
