“Energy Star recommends that, in order to reduce costs and energy usage, you should set your thermostat as high as comfortably possible through the summer. Specifically, they say you should set your thermostat to 78 degrees while you’re home. Spending the day out? Turn that thermostat up 7 degrees to 85. Then, when you finally […]Read More »

“Two years after a deadly boiler explosion in Soulard killed four people, there’s some closure for the victims. We’re learning more about a $47 million dollar global settlement reached between all of the defendants and plaintiffs. The settlement is a big victory for the plaintiffs. But many industry experts are still worried that regular inspections […]Read More »

“A system upgrade and a smart home thermostat equals energy savings. The most energy-efficient heating and cooling products on the market, ductless mini-split systems, can save as much as 25 percent on your utility bill. An efficiently controlled thermostat could save an additional 10 percent a year. And professional expertise is key because a system […]Read More »

“Air conditioners are a godsend during the hot and humid days of summer. For those who haul out a window unit each spring, Consumer Reports has some warnings: That window unit might be harboring mold and other irritants. Without proper care and maintenance, mold can grow on the inside, which has the potential to lead […]Read More »

“China and the U.S. accounted for 54 percent of the 1,932 terawatt-hours of electricity used by residential and commercial air conditioning in 2018, according to research from BloombergNEF. Saudi Arabia, India and Japan are the next-biggest users, rounding off a group that made up two-thirds of the demand for cooling. By mid-century, the worldwide thirst […]Read More »