October 25, 2013

How Does Geothermal Heating and Cooling Work?

Geothermal heating and cooling may sound like a great idea, but if you’re used to conventional furnaces and boilers, it can be hard to imagine how geothermal energy can sufficiently warm or cool your home. While certain components in geothermal systems may be complex, the basics of how these systems operate are fairly simple. Geothermal: The “Other” Heat Pump Geothermal systems, also known as geothermal heat pumps, work in a way that’s similar to conventional air-source heat pumps. In winter, an air-source heat pump doesn’t create heat, but draws heat from the outdoor air and transfers it into your home....

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April 19, 2013

How does a Programmable Thermostat Work?

A programmable thermostat precisely controls the two systems in your home that use the most energy, your heating system and air conditioner. A programmable thermostat, when properly configured, can save money and energy when heating and cooling your home. Modern digital thermostats offer a variety of extra features, such as voice command activation and access via a smartphone or other Internet-connected device. However, a basic, no-frills programmable digital thermostat generally costs $50 or under at your local home improvement store. With this small investment, you can save energy during both the heating and cooling seasons, saving you money as well....

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April 19, 2013

Saving Energy at Home with a Programmable Thermostat

If you never wasted AC when you’re out of the house or sleeping, then you’d save the most money on your electric bill. There’s just one problem; you have to physically be present to monitor your temperature settings. A programmable thermostat eliminates this problem and allows you to enjoy the maximum savings on your energy bill without turning into the air conditioning police. Difference between Programmable and Traditional Thermostats A thermostat is like the brain of your HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) system. Traditional thermostats had to be dialed to a set temperature. Whenever you wanted to change the...

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