20 QUESTION ENERGY QUIZ Think you know a few things about Energy? Try your luck at our energy quiz (answers are listed below each question). 1. Most electricity in the United States comes from: A. Oil B. Coal C. Nuclear D. Natural Gas Answer: B. Coal You may be surprised to learn that nearly 50% of the [...]
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Thermostats and furnaces are two different animals that sometimes don’t play well together. There are several different types of thermostat systems and heating systems and it’s important to make sure they’re on the same page for safe and solid operation. First, let’s start by exploring the 3 types of thermostat systems in use today: Millivoltage [...]
Virtually everyone can identify your home’s Thermostat. We know that it is usually mounted on a wall and controls how much heat is produced throughout the house (or that specific location). But most of us are not sure where to turn when we suspect the thermostat is malfunctioning. In this article we’ll cover troubleshooting the [...]
Programmable thermostats when used properly, are a terrific way to conserve energy, save money ($$$) and actually help fight global warming! A qualified programmable thermostat makes it easy to save your hard-earned money by offering up to four pre-programmed settings. These settings regulate the temperature in your home during both the winter and summer…regardless of [...]