Summer's just around the corner, which means it's just about time to turn on the air conditioner. With today’s high energy costs, homeowners are always looking for ways to reduce monthly energy bills. An attic exhaust fan can help, as it's designed to reduce the temperature in your attic by pushing hot air out. 

Heating water is expensive. It is always going to use a lot of energy to heat the water in your home. However, there are some systems that can make this process much more efficient.

Using tankless water heaters is an option for those who would like to see a little more savings on your energy bill. In order to understand why, we have to look at how the typical storage water heater works.

Your home is probably your biggest investment and the place where you spend the most time. This is why air quality is so important. If you’re not doing everything possible to maintain a balanced humidity within your home, you may be paying too much on your cooling bill. Rodenhiser Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning is an A+ BBB accredited business with over 80 years experience dealing with relative humidity.

The last problem you want to have in the dead of summer is a malfunctioning air conditioner. That's why it's important to remember to include air conditioning maintenance on your Spring cleaning list. Specifically, you will want to examine and clean the air conditioning condensing unit to ensure optimal performance during those hot summer months.

A whole house dehumidifier will make summer more comfortable and you will probably use it well into the fall. A dehumidifier can be used to control air quality year-round, if necessary. While Massachusetts winters are cold and snowy, summers are hot and humid. Spring and fall rains can elevate the humidity level in your home as well.

Retaining a steady temperature in every part of your house can be a difficult feat with a common HVAC system. Now, with an air conditioning zone control system, regulating the heating and cooling of each individual room in your home is not only possible but easy to do, and it will increase your efficiency, savings, and overall comfort.

Smart homeowners know that the only way to achieve real savings is by investing in energy saving measures which will deliver an energy-efficient home. Here we look at two scenarios – the new build and the existing home.

According to the Energy Star program, heating and cooling operations in your home use almost 50 percent of the energy used. Responsible and budget-minded homeowners work on conserving energy and, in many ways, they do succeed, but some homeowners have myths about electricity use that keep them from reducing monthly costs.

When it comes to a home's HVAC system, it's crucial for Massachusetts homeowners to perform routine maintenance, including checking and changing air filters, to ensure optimal performance. An air filter's role is an important one, as it protects and enhances an HVAC system in many ways. 

When you need to upgrade the major appliances in your home, choosing Energy Star qualified products will help you save energy in the long run and lower your utility bills. These appliances may cost a bit more at first, but the investment will pay you back. The federal Energy Star program was established to make it easy for consumers to choose products that use energy wisely.