Coming home to a cold house isn’t very fun — especially when you’re paying for it to be warm! If your home is giving you cold shoulders, it’s time to figure out the source of your problem and some solutions that won’t break the bank.

Insulate pipes that may be exposed to colder temperatures. This includes those located in garages, basements or crawl spaces and don’t forget the ones that run along exterior walls. Pipe insulation can be purchased from most home improvement stores.

....an inefficient HVAC system becomes a serious threat, indeed. Poor HVAC systems make buildings more expensive to keep comfortable. For businesses especially, that means paying through the nose to keep customers and guests comfortable.

If your A/C unit is an older model, replace it - older A/C units should be replaced with newer, energy-efficient models. These are labeled with an Energy Star rating and will consume up to 50% less energy compared to those models that were manufactured during the 1990’s.

...motto of HVAC technicians everywhere. That’s because plunging temperatures and wintry weather can be rough on your heating equipment—and there’s nothing worse than waking up on a cold morning to find out your heater has given out.

Before winter arrives, call your trusted HVAC company and schedule a furnace tune-up. This will help your furnace operate efficiently and without problems this winter. Be sure to call early in the season, when HVAC companies aren’t as busy, for cheaper rates and better appointment times.