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Winter-proof Your Home for Energy Efficiency

Do your energy bills shoot up when winter hits? Do you feel cold air sneaking in around your home’s doors and windows? Get your Metro East Illinois home ready for cold weather with these smart winter-proofing tasks. The Usual Suspects: Doors and Windows They are the most susceptible spots in your house—any compromise in the […]

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The Benefits of a Geothermal System

Did you know that you can heat and cool your home with energy extracted directly from the earth’s core? Geothermal energy is one of the most efficient ways to heat and cool your home. Ernst Heating & Cooling was one of the first HVAC companies in the Madison County region to install geothermal heat pumps.

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If You’re Concerned About Conservation, Start Small With These Energy- and Resource-Saving Tips

Most of us agree that minimizing our impact on the environment is a good thing. If you’re looking to do your part and shrink your environmental footprint, consider the following energy- and resource-saving tips. Air leak sealing. Most homes, old and new, have many air leaks. These air leaks allow warm air to infiltrate in

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Summertime Energy-Saving Myths: Don’t Believe Them

In an effort to lower cooling costs in the summer, many homeowners follow misguided advice that actually ends up using more energy. Here are some of the most common energy-saving myths and what you should do instead to save money this season. Turning down the thermostat real low will cool the home faster. While at

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Top 5 Energy Sappers and What To Do About Them This Winter

Achieving a comfortable indoor temperature in the winter can be a balancing act between your household finances and building a good buffer against the chilly temperatures outside. This problem worsens if you are unaware of the energy and heated air that may be literally leaking away from your home. Energy Sappers Hurt Your Hip Pocket

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Closing Air Vents in Your Edwardsville Home? Think About This First

Closing air vents in a room in your home that’s seldom used during the winter in most cases will not save energy. This is surprising news for many people who may close off the forced-air heating vents to an unused spare bedroom, bathroom or storage area during the winter months in Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, and other parts

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Turn Your Glen Carbon Home Into an Energy-Efficient One With These Tips

There are many good reasons to want an energy-efficient home. Increasing your comfort level, saving money and being environmentally conscious are just a few. Implementing one or more of the following tips can help you reach that goal: Turn off lights, electronics and small appliances when not in use. It’s easy and free. Did your electric

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Energy-Saving Tips That Will Give You a Raise During the Holidays

You were able to keep your energy use down during the summer. Now here’s some energy-saving tips to keep the bills low during the holiday season. Have your furnace inspected. An HVAC professional can identify signs that your furnace is not working optimally, and take various routine steps to make sure it’s operating as efficiently and

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Energy Sappers: Your Appliances Take a Lot of Juice — Calculate How Much and Save

Unless you use solar or other renewable energy sources for everyday living, your home is filled with energy sappers that drive up your electric bills. Utility providers measure the amount of electricity you use in watts and kilowatts (kW). One thousand watts is equal to a kW. Kilowatt rates vary depending on your rate plan and your

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Get Better Whole-House Performance With A 7-Step Checklist That Evaluates Every Home System

If you’re tired of wasting energy and paying for high monthly energy bills, it may be time to evaluate your whole-house performance. Use the following tips when you inspect your home for energy loss and find out what you can do about it. Check for air leaks – Air leaks to the outdoors and attic

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