When the summer heat settles in, your electric bill might just follow right along with it. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, average residential electricity bills rose to about $178 a month last summer, and prices have pretty much kept climbing since. The good news is that a hot forecast doesn’t necessarily mean a much […]
According to ENERGY STAR, dirt and neglect are the top causes of heating and cooling system failure and inefficiency. So it seems that most AC breakdowns don’t happen out of nowhere. They tend to build quietly over weeks or months before the system finally gives out. The good news is that a few consistent habits […]
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), 52% of a household’s annual energy consumption goes to two things: space heating and air conditioning. Your thermostat controls both. And spring is the season when most homeowners manage it the least efficiently. The transition problem Spring is the only time of year when your system might […]
According to the US Department of Energy, heat pumps can save you money by reducing your electricity usage by as much as 75%. We know a good number of homes in the Ozarks rely on traditional gas furnaces, not heat pumps. But if you do have a heat pump, you’ve probably noticed that it struggles […]
According to the National Energy Assistance Directors Association, heating costs are expected to rise 7.6% this winter, bringing the average household’s bill to about $980 for the season. If you’ve noticed your bill climbing, you’re not alone. The good news is that the pattern of your spike can tell you what’s actually going on with […]
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 1,700 residential fires every year are linked to space heaters. Here in the Ozarks, where older homes and vacation properties often struggle with cold spots, space heaters seem like an obvious solution. But beyond safety concerns, we know a lot of people want to know: […]
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, homeowners can save up to 10% annually on heating costs by lowering their thermostat by 7 to 10 degrees when away from home. Sounds simple enough, right? Turn down the heat, save some cash. But before you pack your bags and head out for the holidays, you need […]
In the last twenty years in Missouri, we’ve had 43 major power outages (at least 50,000 people impacted). On average that is twice a year. These outages are obviously inconvenient, but they can also be dangerous if you’re unprepared. Cold temperatures, lack of lighting, and disruptions to heating systems make proper preparation a must. 1. […]
According to a 2023 industry survey, only 30% of homeowners schedule preventative HVAC maintenance. While closing vents in unused rooms seems like logical thinking to save energy, it’s actually one of the most common mistakes out there. In the long run, it can end up costing you money. 1. The “Common Sense” Logic We get […]
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, 52% of household energy consumption is for just two things—heating or cooling our spaces. Here in the Ozarks the walnut leaves have already begun to turn yellow and have started to fall from the trees. This is a sure sign of fall, and being so, it’s also a […]
