Tag Archives: air conditioners

Tax Credits from Fiscal Cliff for Energy-Efficiency Updates Can Help You

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: February 15, 2013

Congressional approval of the Fiscal Cliff deal is proving to be a boon for homeowners who want to upgrade their home comfort systems. Why? You can once again take advantage

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Better Than The Energy Star Logo: The Energy Star Most Efficient Label

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: February 1, 2013

No matter how well something works, it seems there comes a time when it must move aside to make room for something new and better. Cars replaced horses long ago,

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A Problem With Your Air Conditioner? Try These Easy A/C Troubleshooting Tips

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: September 12, 2012

When the summer heat makes it too uncomfortable to be outside, you rely on your air conditioner to stay cool and comfortable. The last thing you need is an air

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An Energy Star-Qualified Air Conditioner Boosts ROI

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: August 8, 2012

Whether you’re buying an air conditioner for the first time or replacing the one you’ve had for a decade or so, the Energy Star is the place to start. It’s

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Two-Stage Home Cooling Offers Optimal Performance In High-Demand Climates

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: August 1, 2012

Sacramento summers can get hot, and your energy bills can really go up when you’re running your air conditioner most of the time. With a two-stage air conditioner, however, you

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High Home Energy Bills? Worried About Blackouts? Lower Your Energy Consumption

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: July 23, 2012

As temperatures soar, so does your home’s power consumption. And when you’re consuming more power, it’s likely that your neighbors are too — increasing the risk of a community-wide brownout

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Home Air Conditioning Basics: A Guide To Your System’s Inner Workings

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: July 11, 2012

You probably haven’t thought much about how your air conditioner works. But knowing a few home air conditioning basics can go a long way toward helping you select the right features

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MERV Filter Ratings For Your A/C — By The Numbers

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: July 9, 2012

If you are like many other homeowners, you know that you need to replace the filter in your HVAC system regularly. But did you know that you also need to

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The Do-It-Yourself Home Energy Audit: A Weekend Project With Long-Term Savings Potential

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: June 18, 2012

Think back to last summer. Were your energy bills higher than you would have liked? Want to spend less this year? Chances are you can – but first you need

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Minimizing The Risk Of Leakage When The A/C’s Going 24/7

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: June 13, 2012

Your air conditioner does an admirable job of keeping you cool during Sacramento’s summers, but did you know that running your air conditioner could also damage your home? If you

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