Homeowners in Charleston, South Carolina, use a lot of electricity to cool their homes, thanks to the hot, humid temperatures we have to deal with. Furthermore, many homeowners use their air conditioners improperly, resulting in increased energy bills. Here are a few home-cooling pitfalls to watch out for. Not Changing Your Air Filters As a homeowner, there’s not much you… Continue Reading Avoid These 4 Home Cooling Pitfalls

As the seasons change here in Charleston, South Carolina, summer often brings high humidity levels and warm temperatures, while winter comes with a chill that often requires the use of your heater off and on throughout the season. If your HVAC system can’t keep up, and you’re experiencing any of these problems, it may be time for an upgrade. It’s… Continue Reading How to Know it’s Time to Replace Your HVAC System

It might not be a pleasurable task, exactly, but annual HVAC maintenance for your Charleston, South Carolina, home can save you time and money in the long run. Instead of calling for service every time a problem pops up, stay on top of the minor maintenance tasks you can do yourself, and schedule an annual checkup by professional technicians, to… Continue Reading Why You Should Schedule Your HVAC Annual Maintenance

If you find yourself ignoring your programmable thermostat, you're not alone. Research shows less than half of the people with a programmable controller are using it, primarily because of difficulty with set-up. Unfortunately, most people don't realize that investing a few minutes in learning to program the unit could cut energy costs as much as 15 percent, especially if the… Continue Reading Mis-Using your Thermostat Can Cost You Money

Modern buildings are tightly sealed to maximize energy efficiency, but the elimination of a fresh air pathway can allow harmful contaminants to become trapped indoors. To keep your home healthy in all seasons, it’s important to adopt active and passive strategies that work together to ensure indoor air pollutants never reach unhealthy levels. Practical IAQ Solutions Every indoor air quality… Continue Reading How to Have Healthy Indoor Air Quality Year-Round

Whether you're saving for retirement or a dream vacation, improving your home's energy efficiency makes it easier to reach your goals. By spending less each month on utilities, you can set aside funds for the things that matter most to you. A few key energy-saving improvement projects can make your home a healthier and more comfortable place too. Learn how… Continue Reading Improving Energy Efficiency in Your Home