A programmable thermostat has become a popular choice for controlling the home temperature. Heating your home all winter long can add up fast. Unfortunately, this involves high heating costs for a lot of us. However, according to research, a lot of us make some costly mistakes when it comes to using our programmable thermostat. In this article, we’ll
The strategies below will help you save energy, save money, and stay comfortable during the cool fall and cold winter months. Some of the tips below are free and can be used on a daily basis to increase your savings; others are simple and inexpensive actions you can take to ensure maximum savings through the
The first day of autumn is just around the corner. Can you believe it? It seems like just yesterday we were taking a dip in the pool on a hot sunny afternoon to cool off. It’s time to pull out the sweaters, watch football, and enjoy pumpkin spice-flavored everything! It’s also time when the cooler
Fighting climate change just got a lot harder. Thanks to COVID-19, reducing carbon emissions from buildings is even more of a challenge now as properties are increasing ventilation, upgrading air filtration, and running their systems for longer time frames in order to keep occupants safe and comply with recommendations from the American Society of Heating,
As one of the most expensive and energy-hungry aspects of your home, the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system requires careful installation, maintenance, and control to operate at peak efficiency. Common HVAC mistakes that cause inefficiencies can happen during installation, maintenance, and incorrect operation. Make sure these mistakes don't cripple your system, costing you
Shopping malls are on the verge of getting back in business. Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Wednesday backed off a proposed requirement that malls install HEPA filters before they can reopen. Malls had argued a HEPA mandate would be prohibitively expensive to meet and cause widespread closures of shopping centers. It was the decision malls
As temperatures spike, so do the service calls for those in emergency repair industries like heating and cooling businesses. While they do keep time set aside for emergencies, technicians at Vangrol Heating & Cooling pull long hours to get the jobs done, especially since so many are stuck at home these days. When it gets
There are various types of mechanical ventilation systems; some are connected to your HVAC system, while others are separate. Choosing the wrong system can cause a buildup of moisture that can damage your space and even lead to mold growth.
Summer is here! And with all of the fun in the sun comes increased air conditioner use and higher utility bills. Here are some ways to keep your utility bills down when the temps outside go up.
Tips on how you can keep your home energy efficient during the state's COVID-19 stay-at-home order.
