In this post, we have all the answers to your questions on AFUE in Denver, including a quick video on Ron’s Story, the 5 essential questions you should be asked before your job in Colorado is priced, and US Department of Energy guidelines that will help you along the way. AFUE can be confusing at [...]
The Acronym AFUE stands for Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency and is an indication of how efficient a furnace is at converting fuel to heat. AFUE is measured as a percentage, and the higher the rating, the greater the fuel efficiency. Please read below for further demystifications on AFUE, so you can decide which level of [...]
You’ve decided it’s time to update your Denver area home’s heating and air conditioning unit to a more energy-efficient system, and you’re excited about all the money you’ll be saving on your utility bills and shrinking your carbon footprint. But, as you start to do your due diligence research on HVAC systems, you discover there’s [...]
Heat pumps are often thought of as being a device which help keeps your Denver area home warm during the cooler months, but what is often overlooked is the fact that heat pumps are also one of the most energy-efficient ways to cool your home during the warmer months as well. So, for Colorado residents, [...]
The short answer to the question "what is the best thermostat" is that there really is no "best" option. Certainly the so called "smart" thermostats are the latest technology and provide the most opportunity for energy savings, but the basic thermostats and programmable thermostats also provide specific benefits. The BEST thermostat for your Denver area [...]
Definition of smart thermostat Besides the primary task of maintaining a set temperature, “Smart” thermostats have the added functionality of being able to automatically adjust the temperature of your Denver area home based on your schedule, on the temperature outside, and on modifications you make to it from your computer, tablet, or mobile device. Having [...]
Definition of programmable thermostat A programmable thermostat adjusts the temperature of your Denver area home based on preset temperatures and times you’ve programmed into it. No more forgetting to turn up the AC before you leave the house for work; a programmable thermostat does the work for you by automatically keeping your home warmer during [...]
The thermostat is one of most commonly utilized devices today, but often goes unnoticed. Regulating the temperature in homes, offices, and commercial buildings all over the world, this small apparatus has a very big responsibility. Thermostats come in a variety of shapes and sizes with a multitude of functions ranging from basic to “smart.” For [...]
A lot has change for the thermostat throughout the past twenty years. What started out as a relatively simple device used to control and maintain the temperature, has burgeoned into a hip, technologically-sophisticated smart home device that can do so much more than just keep your Denver area home at a comfortable temperature. Originating as [...]
What Is a Ductless System? A ductless air conditioning system is an energy-efficient system that can cool (or heat) rooms and zones of a home without needing ductwork. Ductless systems provide a suitable AC option for homes that don’t have the space for ducts or for Denver area homeowners who’d rather not tear up their [...]
