As with any mechanical system, a well-maintained air-source heat pump will work better than one whose maintenance is neglected. By “better,” we mean it uses less energy, provides more comfortable heating and cooling, and minimizes stress on parts, leading...
You’d be surprised to hear how much money you can save by spending one or two afternoons this spring weatherizing your Savannah area home. With a few basic tools, some rudimentary handyman skills and a weatherization checklist, you can turn an energy-wasting...
Thanks to the Savannah and Tremont Park area’s temperate climate, many homeowners find a heat pump to be the ideal way to stay comfortable year round. For others, however, a furnace and air conditioner are the better option. Whether a furnace or heat pump is...
Wood stoves and other supplemental heating equipment can help to lower heating bills and keep your home warm in the winter months; however, these devices do significantly increase your risk of a house fire. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA),...
If you’re one of those rare homeowners in the Savannah area with experience using heating oil as a fuel, you may wonder what the benefits of a gas vs. oil furnace are in this region. Oil furnaces are far more common in northeastern states where winter...
No matter how efficient your home’s heating and cooling system may be, you can still end up with high energy bills and uncomfortable rooms. The home itself isn’t designed for efficiency. Taking steps to increase energy efficiency in waste-prone areas of...