Depending on where you live, energy bills tend to skyrocket during hot summer months. Taking good care of your air conditioning unit will not only save money on those bills but also extend the life of your appliance.
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Especially in the warmer months, evidence of an old or defective AC unit will show up in our energy bills. But in some cases, it’s hard to tell what’s costing you.
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Heat pumps are leaving gas furnaces in the dust, becoming the more popular home heating option since 2022. Besides massively reducing energy bills, they’ve gained traction for their superior temperature control and environmental benefits.
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Few things feel better than a comfortable shower, but when it comes to hot water use, time is literally money. And if your shower doesn’t heat up quickly, you could be wasting plenty of perfectly good water.
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Many homes and apartments come with gas-powered stoves, water heaters, and furnaces as the standard option, but many of these appliances can pose health and safety risks if they’re not monitored properly.
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Air ducts are one of the most secretive ways our homes can cost us money. It’s easy to forget about them, but leaving them dirty or unsealed could lead to a major spike in heating and cooling costs.
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During the coldest and warmest months, it seems like we need to change our thermostats several times a day just to feel comfortable. But smart thermometers and automated controllers can help make those changes less costly.
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Regardless of where we live, it always feels like our heating costs could be a little cheaper. And with new technologies offering better options, it’s getting easier to question whether we’re getting a fair deal.
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It’s resolutions season, and many of us have our sights on remodeling projects — whether it’s a full-scale renovation or something as simple as getting a new stove. Thankfully, there are now government rebates to help us save hundreds or even thousands on these projects.
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In some areas, governments have attempted to require new homes to run on energy-efficient heat pumps, instead of traditional furnaces. The changes are often cost-saving, but some argue that it’s a choice homeowners should be able to make for themselves.
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