Posts Tagged “Smart thermostat”
Cincinnati HVAC companies often suggest homeowners use a dual-fuel system to heat their homes. A dual-fuel heating system combines a heat pump and a gas furnace (or sometimes an oil or propane furnace) into one coordinated home comfort unit. The heat pump handles mild to cool weather. When temperatures drop too low, the system switches […]Read More
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
If there’s one product that has benefited from cutting-edge “smart” technology, it’s the residential thermostat. And that in turn has benefited countless households’ efforts to conserve energy while maintaining whole-house comfort in a convenient manner. Yet, if you get a smart, programmable thermostat installed in your home, it’s important to know how it works and […]Read More
