Category Archives: High-Efficiency

Know Where Your Energy Dollars Are Going, And You’ll See Where To Save

If you’re frustrated by high energy bills, you’re not alone. Energy costs can drain any homeowner’s pocketbook, especially in winter. If you’re looking for ways to save money, it’s important

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Lower Your Heating Load For Savings Both Now And When You Replace Your System

Your heating load is the amount of warm air required to keep your home at the desired temperature. A higher heating load translates to higher energy costs because your heating

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Choosing A Heat Pump: Weigh The Efficiency Rating, But Also Look At These Advanced Features

When you’re looking to purchase a new heat pump, energy-efficiency ratings are definitely something you should keep in mind, but there are also a few other advanced features available that

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The Furnace-Replacement Decision: Spend Less Now And Pay Later, Or Pay More Now To Save Later?

If you’re considering a furnace replacement for your home, there’s one big decision you’ll have to make. Before you make a purchase, you need to decide if you care more

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Need To Boost Heating Efficiency? Consider A Dual-Fuel System

As a homeowner in North Carolina, you may be wondering if there is an effective way to curb your rising energy bills. A dual-fuel system is an innovative and economical

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Need Better Energy Savings? Get Home Equipment Ready For Cooler Temperatures

The season for cooler temperatures is here, and now you need to winterize your home so your HVAC equipment will use energy as efficiently as possible:

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Getting The Highest Efficiency From Your Heat Pump

If you’re sick of paying too much to heat your North Carolina home, it might be worth making sure your heat pump is running as efficiently as it can. A

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Is It Time To Replace Your Furnace? Do The Math

If last winter’s high heating bills left you feeling uncomfortable, your aging furnace might be a big part of the problem.

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HSPF And SEER: Two Ratings You Need To Check When You’re Choosing A Heat Pump

Heat pumps are an efficient choice for North Carolina homeowners. Our mild winters make them an ideal heating system, and they work just as efficiently in the summer as a

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Stewarts’s Top Tips For Summer Energy Savings

Triangle-area homeowners are learning they don’t have to choose between energy savings and comfort. The two can, and should, go hand in hand. Stewart’s has some tips that can make

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