Heat pumps are proven energy-savers. Typically, a heat pump will transfer up to three units of heat energy for every one unit of electricity consumed. That’s because a heat pump doesn’t generate heat by natural gas combustion or electrical coils. The only energy consumed by a heat pump in either winter or summer is the […]

Programmable thermostats are becoming more and more popular with homeowners in trying to make their homes as energy efficient as possible. But a heat pump’s thermostat works differently than a furnace-based heating system’s thermostat does. That doesn’t mean a heat pump isn’t an energy efficient way to heat your home; it just means that it […]

A DIY energy evaluation is the next best thing to an in-depth home survey by an HVAC contractor. The DIY option can make you aware of shortfalls in your home’s efficiency that can be addressed by simple measures you can take yourself. Then you’ll have a better idea of the issues that need to be […]