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How to Calibrate Your Thermostat

Posted by Smart Touch Energy on May 31, 2022 8:30:00 AM

A thermostat is the main point of interface between you and your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. When your thermostat is accurate, it’s easier to make fine adjustments that will keep your home comfortable and your utility bills low. Like all components of your home HVAC system, thermostats require periodic repairs and maintenance to keep working their best over the long term. Here’s what you need to know to calibrate your thermostat.

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Topics: heating systems, air conditioning

11 Ways to Keep the Heat Out and the A/C in This Season

Posted by Smart Touch Energy on Apr 25, 2022 12:23:31 PM

In the summertime, A/C, or air conditioning, is essential for maintaining a comfortable home. We depend on this utility to help us sleep better and work from home at the hottest times of the year. However, running your A/C too often can increase your utility bill and have a detrimental effect on the environment.

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Topics: heating systems, air conditioning

HVAC Maintenance Checklist for Homes Heated by Oil

Posted by Smart Touch Energy on Oct 26, 2020 12:15:00 AM

Your home's heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system needs regular maintenance all year long. When you keep up with your air conditioner and furnace, you can save money on your utility costs and have a more reliable unit. This guide will explain the importance of annual HVAC maintenance and help you develop a plan for how to take care of your heating and cooling appliances each season.

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Topics: heating systems, air conditioning, fall fun

How to Sanitize Your HVAC System and Prevent the Spread of Germs at Home

Posted by Smart Touch Energy on Sep 2, 2020 4:22:56 PM

Everyone wants to be healthy and keep their family healthy. However, not everyone realizes the risk that HVAC-borne germs can pose for their loved ones. Efforts to combat HVAC germs in hospitals have drawn media attention because antibiotic-resistant germs have begun to appear in the air in hospitals and because hospitals are designed to house people who are sick and thus contagious.

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Topics: air filteration, air conditioning

Choosing the Best Air Conditioner for Your Home

Posted by Smart Touch Energy on May 14, 2018 8:42:59 AM

You need air conditioning.

Maybe the window units you've been using don’t provide enough cooling anymore or your older air conditioning system isn’t giving you the cooling power you want. Perhaps you’ve decided to equip your house with a central air conditioning system. Deciding what system to use, how much cooling power you need and how much energy efficiency can you afford are all important questions.

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Topics: air conditioning, home tips

Ways to Reduce Humidity in Your Home

Posted by Smart Touch Energy on Aug 8, 2017 9:12:22 AM

Come summer time, the thermometer isn’t the only thing trending upwards. The humidity levels also start to climb. While it can have an influence on your comfort level, humidity can also cause damage to your home.

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Topics: heating systems, air conditioning, energy tips

Your HVAC System And Asthma

Posted by Smart Touch Energy on Jul 26, 2017 4:14:13 PM

We often take the air we breathe for granted. If you’re asthmatic, though, you know every breath is precious.

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Topics: air filteration, heating systems, air conditioning

Important HVAC Questions to Ask When Buying a Home

Posted by Smart Touch Energy on Jul 11, 2017 9:23:57 AM

Buying a home is an exciting time. You often fall in love with the layout and aesthetics of the home, but it’s important to look at the mechanics of the home as well to avoid major problems. The HVAC system is an important part of keeping your home comfortable and safe. It’s an expensive system to replace, so having HVAC questions for the home seller ahead of time is a good way to find out if the system is in good shape.

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Topics: air conditioning, energy tips

Don't Make These Common Home Cooling Mistakes

Posted by Smart Touch Energy on Jun 19, 2017 3:39:03 PM

For most of America, air conditioning has become the summertime standard. According to the Department of Energy, 75% of all American homes have air conditioning installed and use about 6% of all energy produced in this country at the cost of $29 billion annually.

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Topics: air conditioning, energy tips

Is Air Duct Cleaning Necessary for Your Home? When and Why to Call a Technician

Posted by Smart Touch Energy on Aug 16, 2016 8:30:00 AM

Your home HVAC system works hard to keep the flow of fresh air moving. When dust and grime build up in your ducts, it affects your system’s ability to keep fresh air moving in an effective, efficient manner. If you think of your HVAC ducting as a highway that runs through the home, dirty ducts are like slow-moving traffic that keeps you from where you need to be.

Sometimes, the effects of dirty air ducts can be subtle. Here’s what you should watch for and why it’s important to call in a duct cleaning specialist for regular service.

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Topics: air filteration, air conditioning

 

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