March 27, 2015

Save Money for the Rest of the Winter Season

Although many advertisers and clothing retailers have started talking about spring, there are still a couple months of winter temperatures left here in Edwardsville. With nighttime temperatures dropping into the 30s, it is important to keep your home warm and your family comfortable. Here are a few easy tips to get through the end of winter comfy, cozy, and keep a little money in your pocket. Have your furnace serviced. Annual furnace checkups can keep your unit running more efficiently, which saves you money. Call us at McFarland for heating Edwardsville residents know and trust. One of our technicians will make sure your furnace is running at peak efficiency. Make your ceiling fans work for you. When most people think of ceiling fans, they think of cooling, but your fan can also help circulate warm air. Flip the switch on the casing of your fan to cause it to turn clockwise. This will help push the warm air created by your furnace throughout your home. This will make it feel warmer without actually turning up the temperature. Just make sure to turn the fan off when you leave the room because it does not actually make the room warmer. Upgrade...

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November 24, 2014

The Benefits of a Wireless Thermostat

According to the US Department of Energy, heating and cooling costs account for a little more than 50% of household utility costs. This is a pretty big chunk of your bills each month. Most people like to save money by making small changes in their energy consumption. One easy way to save on your heating and cooling costs is to install a Wi-Fi thermostat. A Wi-Fi thermostat is a thermostat that operates over the wireless Internet in your home. You can connect to the thermostat by installing an app on your phone. There are apps for both Android and Apple devices. Once you have the app installed, you can access your thermostat anywhere you have wireless Internet. So, what does increased accessibility mean exactly and how does it save you on energy costs? One of the key benefits of a Wi-Fi thermostat is that you can program your unit or change the temperature of your home while you’re away. For example, if you leave on vacation and forget that your heat is set to 69 degrees, your furnace is basically heating a home for no one until you return. With a Wi-Fi thermostat, you can pull out your phone and...

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