Many Massachusetts homes are inadequately insulated, either because they were built with an insufficient amount, or because the existing material has been damaged. If you’ve decided to increase the amount of insulation in your home, you’re well on your way to better energy savings.

We’ve talked a little bit about programmable thermostats, and how they can help you save money on your energy costs.  In order to get the most out of your programmable units, however, you need to know how to operate them effectively.   If used correctly, homeowners here in Massachusetts can potentially get not only savings but increased comfort with their programmable thermostats.

Programmable thermostats are designed to save homeowners significant amounts of money off their energy bills. Yet, many homeowners operate their programmable thermostats inefficiently, so that they don't experience all the benefits and savings that a programmable thermostat offers.

Do you know that there are different types of humidification systems available for your home?  A portable room humidifier works to add moisture to the air in a single room, but requires frequent refilling.  If the door to that room is left open, humidity will escape to other rooms meaning the room in which the humidifier is placed will not reach the desired set point.  In essence, a portable humidifier cannot provide the comfort and save humidity level capable of a whole house humidifier.

A brutal winter coupled with higher fuel and electricity costs have many Massachusetts homeowners scrambling for ways to take a serious cut out of their energy costs. There are several ways to do that and still stay comfortable. One simple way is with the installation of programmable thermostats.

Programmable thermostats are great tools for lowering heating and cooling costs. By setting back temperatures when the home is not occupied, homeowners can save every month on energy costs. The options available on many of the Energy Star-qualified thermostats are features that enhance them far beyond their ability to reduce costs.

Programmable thermostats can help Massachusetts homeowners keep their heating costs in line this winter. Setting your programmable thermostat wisely is one of the easiest and most effective ways you can save energy without spending a dime.

Unpredictable weather is guaranteed when you live near the Massachusetts coast. But when the power goes out, you can predict exactly how long the power will be out in your home if you have a standby generator -- just a few minutes, if that. Next time a nasty summer storm causes a blackout, you can remain safe and comfortable in your home, no matter how long it takes for the power to be restored to your neighborhood.

There’s a lot homeowners need to know about their heating and cooling systems in order to ensure efficient and trouble-free operation, as well as greater comfort and good indoor air quality.  That’s why we’re starting our new blog for residents of Massachusetts in the Routes 495 and 128 area who may have questions about how to get the most out of their investment in home comfort.

We hope you’ve been following our blog each week, and getting your HVAC questions answered right here.  Whether it’s how to change a filter, improve your indoor air quality or size your replacement HVAC equipment, we want to make sure that you get the facts you need to make informed decisions about your home comfort.