Category: Energy Savings
Atlanta HVAC Efficiency: The IRA Makes Heat Pumps Affordable for All Homeowners
In a society with an increasing an eye on reducing waste and creating energy-efficient spaces, it might not be as surprising to know that the green building market has been steadily increasing over the past few years, and in years to come…
5 Simple Tips for Lowering Your Heating Bill
Here in Atlanta, heating bills tend to be lower than in other parts of the country, since our winters are mild and snowfall is rare. That doesn’t mean we can’t lower our heating bills with a little judicious preparation and foresight.
Atlanta Energy Tips: 5 Simple Ways to Lower Your Heating Bill & Up Your Comfort
Keeping your home comfortable and convenient is probably a priority for you. At Comfort Zone, one of our priorities is to help you do so in a more efficient, affordable manner. Energy prices are high and they show no signs of coming down any time soon.
Why You Need a “Smart” Thermostat
If you’re in the market to upgrade your thermostat, we think a “smart” option is the way to go. Smart thermostats sync to your phone, tablet, or computer so that you can control your air…
How to Save on Energy Costs
While we move from winter to spring, it can be expensive to heat and cool your house due to the fluctuating temperatures outdoors. If you’re looking to save on energy costs this season, here are…
The Effects of Dirty Air Filters
We recommend changing your filter every four to six weeks to maintain healthy indoor air quality. Understandably, this task is easily forgotten, but it’s important to keep in mind that, when your filter’s dirty, so…
HRV and ERV Systems: Improve Indoor Air Quality While Saving Energy and Money
With an increasing effort to make homes more energy-efficient, homes are becoming more insulated and weatherproof, making air quality and air circulation a major concern. To maintain indoor air quality, a home requires a mechanical…
Why You Should Replace Your Furnace and AC at the Same Time
Your home’s heating system is more likely to break down completely during the coldest days of the year. The average person doesn’t keep their home’s HVAC unit at the forefront of their thoughts during the…
Why You Don’t Want the Heat Up Too High This Winter
People often misunderstand how thermostats actually work. Even the most intricate “smart” thermostat with multiple features still functions essentially as a switch: it turns the heater and blower on and off based on the readings of the temperature.
An Autumn Tale of Air Conditioning of Yesteryear: The Car Cooler
At this time of the year, we thought you might appreciate a story about the early days of air conditioning. It’s one most people don’t know much about… the car cooler.
Watch for These Early Season Air Conditioning Problems!
Spring has now officially arrived, and that means we can soon anticipate rising temperatures as we start the upward climb toward summer. There will still be some cool days ahead, but you can expect to have your air conditioning system operating on a regular basis fairly soon.
Why Consider an Electric Furnace?
If you are in the position of choosing a new heating system for your home, one of your options is an electric furnace. Many homeowners initially balk at the idea of an electric furnace as they garnered a bad reputation not too long ago.
Which Heating System Is the Easiest to Install?
If you’re looking into a new heating system, the question is extremely important: what heating system is the easiest to install? In point of fact it depends on your particular circumstances. Here in Atlanta, heating installation services can inspect your home…
Atlanta Heating Guide: Furnaces vs. Heat Pumps
If you find yourself juggling the decision about which heating system is right for your home, a furnace or a heat pump, you need all the information possible to decide which will work best. The reversing heat pump, which operates as both a heater an air conditioner…
Atlanta Air Conditioning Tip: Saving Energy This Summer
Everyone wants to make their home more energy efficient, it not only saves you money but it also makes your home more environmentally friendly. Upgrading your Atlanta HVAC equipment is a great place to start, but it can be hard to decide what to do first.