Setback thermostats, also known as programmable thermostats, are worth their weight in gold. According to the Department of Energy, homeowners spend an average of $2,200 annually on energy bills, including heating and cooling. Aside from the mortgage and taxes, heating and cooling costs are likely to be the largest expenses associated with the home. [...]

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Making a few changes to the way you use and care for the major systems in your Boston home can save a bundle on utility bills. While some of these tips apply only to the summer cooling season or winter heating season, you can save money year-round by assessing your utility usage carefully.
Air Conditioning
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If you own a home with central air conditioning in Boston, you’ll need to do some maintenance each year and throughout the cooling season to keep your home cool and your air conditioner in good shape. Sometimes, problems with your A/C will require the attention of a professional, but there are steps you can [...]

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This is a little tip from one of our top technicians, Chris. On a central-air service call in Cambridge, he encountered a homeowner who hadn’t changed their HVAC filter for 2 years! I’m sure you can imagine that this isn’t any good for the system that is responsible for making you comfortable!
So for [...]

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