Posts Tagged “programmable thermostat”
Cincinnati’s hot and humid summers can strain your air conditioning system, affecting performance, efficiency and comfort. Here’s how our local climate impacts your AC: 1. It has to work harder High humidity makes your AC work harder to cool and dehumidify your residence. Running longer leads to more wear and tear, potentially shortening the system’s […]Read More
To maximize the efficiency, performance and lifespan of your home’s central air conditioning system, follow these tips: Improve your energy efficiency To avoid over-stressing your system, keep your thermostat at 78 degrees when you are home, and higher when you are gone. A programmable or smart thermostat automates temperature adjustments, and can even move the […]Read More
MetaWhen purchasing a new system from a Cincinnati heating and air conditioning company, there’s a lot to consider. At Jansen Heating & Cooling, we help homeowners take everything into account that will impact their energy costs both short- and long-term. Here’s a comprehensive list of what we discuss with customers when it is time to […]Read More
HVAC systems claim more than half of total household energy consumption, and cost thousands of dollars to replace. Maintaining your HVAC system in peak condition holds monthly energy bills down, and prevents spending big bucks on AC or heating service repair or HVAC installation. Here are some tips to help keep your home comfortable and your […]Read More
It should come as no surprise that thermostats have led the way in the revolution in home technology. Over the past two decades, thermostats have progressed from the old-school manual models (turn the dial to the temperature you want) to digital devices (instead of a dial, you click up and down on the digital display) […]Read More
One bonus of going on vacation is that you’ll save on home energy use while you’re gone, as well as other utilities such as water and natural gas. Nobody will be at home using the stove/oven, dishwasher, washer and dryer, TV, electronics, etc. The main savings come about because you won’t need the cooling system to be […]Read More
If you’re shopping for an effective programmable thermostat for your home, pat yourself on the back. You’ve already made the most important decision – deciding to upgrade your home’s thermostat situation in the first place. But there’s still work to do, including deciding what sort of programmable thermostat to purchase. As your favorite Cincinnati AC […]Read More
Over the winter, you’ll have many opportunities for lowering energy bills, while not sacrificing comfort. Try some of the following tips for cutting energy use in your home throughout the heating season. (Many of these tips have the bonus of also saving energy during the cooling season.) Use the sun to your advantage. During sunny […]Read More
With winter coming to Cincinnati, there’s no time like the present to weatherize your home. Most of these tasks are comparatively simple, and will pay off in terms of reduced heating bills and improved home comfort. Most will also pay dividends during the cooling season. If winter is already here, or it’s summertime, you can […]Read More
Do you have a one-thermostat home where every room heats and cools at the same level; where if it’s 72 degrees Fahrenheit in the living room, it’s the same temperature in the finished basement, the bedrooms and the kitchen? No, we didn’t think so. The reality is that in most homes, for a variety of […]Read More
