by carters | Jan 5, 2017 | Blog
Keep your furnace in tip-top shape: replace the filter every month it’s in use oil the motor every season make sure vents are clear and clean Have your furnace serviced at least once a...
by carters | Dec 30, 2016 | Blog
Reducing door drafts, if replacing isn’t an option try using a door snake or rolled up towel. This can save 5-30% on energy costs.
by carters | Dec 22, 2016 | Blog
Tightly closing your fireplace damper when not in use prevents 8% of furnace heat from going up the chimney.
by carters | Dec 13, 2016 | Blog
Lower your water heater to 120 degrees fahrenheit. On average a water heater accounts for 18% of a home’s energy use.
by carters | Dec 8, 2016 | Blog
Run the dishwasher and washer/dryer at night so they aren’t using electricity during peak hours.
by carters | Dec 6, 2016 | Blog
It’s easy to forget you need to change your furnace filters. In fact, it’s easy to forget you even have furnace filters at all because they are handily tucked away and we all know that out of sight often equals out of mind. However, not changing furnace filters...