“The answer boils down to how energy intensive it is to remove heat from your home. It’s influenced by many factors such as how well your house is insulated, the size and type of your air conditioner and outdoor temperature and humidity. According to our unpublished calculations, letting your home heat up while you’re out […]Read More »

“There are a few reasons why water may be dripping (or trickling) out of your water heater. Here’s how to identify where the leak is coming from, and what to do next. The drain valve If water is leaking from the bottom of your hot water tank, check the drain valve first. It’s located on […]Read More »

Home automation systems, such as those controlled through apps on internet-connected devices or via voice-activated hubs, can boost the energy-savings potential of ductless mini-split systems used for residential heating and cooling. Major manufacturers of single- and multizone residential ductless products have expanded the Internet of Things (IoT) in recent years by introducing software that can […]Read More »

When an air conditioner unit sits idle for months, collecting leaves and debris, a bit of maintenance is often needed to get it running properly. If you don’t do this maintenance before summer arrives, you may end up waiting several hot days for a busy service pro—and paying top-of-the- season prices, to boot. Now is […]Read More »

Not only is a build-up of dust behind your radiator unsightly, it could also be stopping the heating system from working efficiently. In spring and summer radiators might be the last things on our minds, but when it comes to care and cleaning they shouldn’t be. Andrew Collinge, a heating product expert at Best Heating, […]Read More »