Inverter Air Conditioners: Are They Worth It? Air conditioners are one of the necessities of modern life. On the one hand, they make life indoors comfortable, especially during the hot summer months. On the other hand, they are one of the biggest contributors to your monthly bills, particularly centralized AC units that consume up to 1450 kWh per month. Thankfully, you don’t […] Read More of "Inverter Air Conditioners: Are They Worth It?"
Inverters 101: What is an Inverter and How do They Help? In the old days, there were two ways to cut an appliance’s utility cost. The first is to use the appliance sparingly, and the second is to purposely choose an undersized unit that sacrifices performance for savings. Neither option is desirable and comfortable for you and your family. Thankfully, there is now a third option: […] Read More of "Inverters 101: What is an Inverter and How do They Help?"
Pipe Down Prevention: How to Avoid Burst Pipes in Winter Each year, roughly a quarter of a million households in the US experience frozen or burst pipes. In fact, such damages account for 11-20% of homeowner’s insurance claims annually. And it’s no trivial amount either: burst pipe repair costs around $100-$200 per foot, with most families shelling an average of $400 to $1,500. This amount […] Read More of "Pipe Down Prevention: How to Avoid Burst Pipes in Winter"
8 Practical Tips to Lower your Heating Bill this Winter It’s an unfortunate fact every season: as temperatures go down, heating costs go up. The average American household spends up to $1,500 on heating, most of it during the fall and winter months. It also accounts for the vast majority of a family’s energy usage. Read More of "8 Practical Tips to Lower your Heating Bill this Winter"
Electrical Safety in Winter: A 20-point Home Checklist It’s winter season once again, which means it’s also prime risk season for home electrical fires. According to the US Fire Administration, residential electrical fire incidents occur most often during the winter months, between December to January. Winter storms, holiday decorations, and increased light and heating usage all combine to heighten the risk of short […] Read More of "Electrical Safety in Winter: A 20-point Home Checklist"
