Taking Charge Of Your Home-Heating Costs

Arizona’s heating season is not long, but you will still have to use your heater a few times a year. Practices that will lower your home-heating costs will also lower your cooling costs during the spring and summer months. These cost-saving tips will lower your home’s energy bills by up to 20 percent each month. Read More »

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Slowing Your Water-Heating Costs From A Gush To A Trickle

Slowing Your Water-Heating Costs From A Gush To A TrickleLowering your water-heating costs helps you save money on your energy bill. Your water heater is likely to be the third-largest energy consumer in your home, after the heating and air conditioning equipment. Not only does lowering the costs of heating your water lower your bills, it can also help you save water, something that’s important in arid Tucson: Read More »

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The Energy Star Yardstick: A Tool That’s Handy When You Want To See How Your Home Measures Up

The Energy Star Yardstick is a very useful tool for assessing your home’s fuel efficiency. An efficient home saves you money on energy bills and is good for the environment. The Yardstick helps measure efficiency and then provides suggestions to reduce energy costs. It is a straightforward, easy-to-use assessment tool produced by the the U.S. Government’s Energy Star program.  Read More »

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Are You Allowing Dirty Garage Emissions To Seep Into Your Indoor Air?

Are You Allowing Dirty Garage Emissions To Seep Into Your Indoor Air?Did you know that what you keep inside your garage does not stay there? Everything that gives off dirty emissions inside your garage can eventually get inside your house. This occurs when you open the door to the garage, and through leaks between the house and garage. You can improve the overall air quality of your Arizona home by controlling unhealthy garage emissions. Try some of the following methods to improve the air quality of your garage: Read More »

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Furnace Replacement: The 3 Keys To Getting The Unit That’s Right For Your Home

Buying a new furnace should be something you do only once, maybe twice, in your lifetime. This may mean that you feel under informed about making a furnace replacement that will serve your family well for next couple of decades. Here are the three keys to getting the unit that’s right for your home: Read More »

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In Tucson-Area Homes, These Insulation Types Work Best

In Tucson-Area Homes, These Insulation Types Work BestTucson’s natural climate is one of wide variances, which is why the importance of having an energy-efficient home can’t be overstated. Summer brings daytime temperatures of 100-plus degrees, and nightfall can easily result in a 25-degree drop. Five months out of the year, the daily low temperature can drop to the mid-40s. Read More »

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Buying A Heat Pump: You’ve Weighed Efficiency Ratings And Considered Advanced Features, But You’re Not Done

When selecting a new appliance for your home, it’s important to consider a range of factors and options. You want to make the best and most informed choice, so that you can get the most for your money. Heat pumps are no exception to this rule. Many homeowners look at efficiency ratings and advanced features as the most important factors in choosing a heat pump.  But, don’t stop there. Consider these additional factors, too: Read More »

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How To Operate Your Heat-Pump Thermostat For Maximum Effect In Arizona’s Climate

How To Operate Your Heat-Pump Thermostat For Maximum Effect In Arizona's ClimateBetween September and December, the average low temperature in Tucson can plummet nearly 30 degrees before the long cooling season begins. These two different climate scenarios challenge your heat pump to keep your home comfortable — and challenge you to save energy and heating costs. Read More »

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Rite-Way’s Preventive Maintenance Plan Extends These Benefits

Home heating and cooling equipment, like any mechanical device, requires preventive maintenance in order to perform optimally. Just as your automobile requires oil changes, tire rotations and tuneups as part of a regular preventive maintenance plan, your home’s furnace and air conditioning system needs periodic attention to keep it operating smoothly.  While some of these preventative measures can be performed by the homeowner, most will require the services of a professional heating and cooling technician.  Read More »

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Upgrading Your Water Heater Can Translate To Bigger Savings, And Tucson-Area Homeowners Can Choose From A Wide Variety Of System Types

Upgrading Your Water Heater Can Translate To Bigger Savings, And Tucson-Area Homeowners Can Choose From A Wide Variety Of System TypesDid you know that the cost of operating a water heater is typically the third-largest energy expense in a home? With the way energy prices have been rising, that is a lot of money. The good news is, new types of water heating systems are now available that are extremely efficient and will help you save money. Read More »

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