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 […]
If you’re a condo owner who rents out your property, energy efficiency improvements can reduce costs and also attract quality tenants. If your condo has storm windows, then you’re already ahead of the game because they can reduce heat loss by 25% to 50%. But if your condo doesn’t have them, never fear. There are […]
When temperatures cruise upwards during summer months, the last thing you want is a malfunctioning air conditioning unit. While upgrading to higher efficiency equipment can reduce your energy use by about 50%, that may not be necessary, depending on what’s going on with your unit. For instance, if you’ve noticed ice forming on your AC […]
While most of us welcome spring when it arrives, it can also deliver an unpleasant wave of allergens. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, 33% of adults in the US report that they have eczema, a food allergy, or a seasonal allergy. As pollen counts rise, it’s nice to be able […]
