Posts Tagged ‘energy savings’
Understanding Household Insulation Can Help You Reduce Unnecessary Energy Waste
If you’re looking to save money, both now and in the long term, improving your home’s insulation is an excellent way to accomplish this. While most of us focus on the actual appliances themselves, making sure that we’re buying Energy Star certified products with high efficiency raings, they can only do so much good if…
Read MoreLowering Your Home’s Cooling Load To Lighten Your Energy Costs
As the summer heats up, take a load off your energy bill by lowering your home’s cooling load. Keeping heat and sunlight out of your home as much as possible is one of the simplest ways to reduce the load on your cooling system. Cut heat gain by a third through strategic planting of trees,…
Read MoreThe 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.…
Read MoreSeal the Leaks In Your Ductwork, And Plug The Drain On Your Pocketbook
If your ductwork is not sealed properly or has leaks, it can negatively affect not only the comfort of your home but how much you spend on energy costs. Most homeowners don’t realize how much air can leak through the ducts of a heating/cooling system. Whether during the hot summer months or freezing temperatures in…
Read MoreGive Your HVAC System The Attention It Deserves With Our Energy Savings Agreement
Your HVAC system is one of the most important elements of your home, keeping you comfortable during both the cooling and heating seasons. The Metro-East can have very hot summers and very cold winters, so it’s vital that your system work well throughout the year. Keep your system healthy the same way you keep your…
Read MoreThose Hefty Energy Tax Credits: You Can Still Get Them For Geothermal
You may have heard about the tax credits that were available for upgrading your home with energy-efficient improvements, such as new HVAC systems or insulation. You may have also heard that those energy tax credits expired at the end of 2011. Well, that’s only partly correct. Some of the energy tax credits have expired, such…
Read MoreWinter-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…
Read MoreOur Whole-House Energy Savings Ideas Just For Metro-East Homeowners
Energy savings is at the forefront of a lot of people’s minds today, fueled by job loss, the economic climate, and rising prices. In general, people are looking for lots of different ways to cut costs, and saving energy is one good way to spend less. Because heating and cooling costs, and energy use in…
Read MoreThink of Your Summer Vacation As An Energy Saving Opportunity
Most people don’t think of a summer vacation as an opportunity to save money, but that’s exactly what it is if you take the proper steps before heading out the door. You don’t need to waste money and contribute more CO2 to the environment powering an empty home. Reduce demand to the minimum necessary for…
Read MoreConsidering A Duct Sealing Project? You Won’t Be Disappointed
As a homeowner, you’ll always want to find ways to save money on your monthly energy bills. One way to realize energy savings is to have the ducts in your home sealed. Duct sealing is a cost-effective way to combat the high cost of heating and cooling your home. Why seal ducts? The ductwork in your…
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