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Best Ways To Reduce Your Heating Costs This Winter
As we go through the fall season, there are signs that the winter is right around the corner. When the cold weather feels like it’s starting, most homeowners start thinking about what they can do to prepare for it especially when it concerns home heating costs. Budgeting for this can be tricky especially because home heating costs are so dependent on the weather outside. Fortunately, there are many things that a homeowner can do in order to reduce home heating costs. Learn how you can keep the heat in and the cold out.
How To Properly Maintain Your Propane Appliances
Many homes use propane appliances regularly for a variety of different reasons. You might have a stove or heater that runs on propane, since this is one of the most common fuel types used in homes around the world. Many people also have water heaters that use propane, so it is especially important for you to properly maintain these appliances to ensure that they stay in good working condition. By maintaining all of your propane appliances, you will find that they last a lot longer and provide you with better use whenever you make use of these items within the home.
We are Industry Leaders in All Types of Heating Systems
The two most critical factors when purchasing a new heating system are efficiency and comfort. There are many choices available, and we are an industry leader in both. SOS XTREME Comfort® goes above and beyond to ensure that the equipment we install will work trouble-free for as long as possible.
What to Do If Your Pilot Light Goes Out
Many propane appliances, especially older models, have a feature called a pilot light. A pilot light is a small flame inside the device that is lit at all times. This flame is used to restart the main burner and prevent gas leaks. It is a good idea to know how to safely relight a pilot light if your appliance has one.
You Never Know What Winter Has in Store
We have been hearing a lot of discussion about what this winter will bring. The Old Farmer’s Almanac is once again predicting above-normal snow and below-normal temperatures for the northeast. In sharp contrast, many meteorologists are looking at the impact of El Nino, a cyclical global weather pattern that’s present now. El Nino generally results in a mild winter for the northern U.S. So how should we get ready?
6 Tips On How To Use Your Space Heater Safely
Space heaters can keep your home warm and your family comfortable. When you start with some easy tips, your space heater will not be a safety hazard. You can enjoy its benefits without any problems. Learn 6 easy tips to consider while using a space heater in your home.
Heating Oil: Truth Or Myth
Over the years, numerous heating oil myths have developed and spread via traditional media outlets, the web, and by word of mouth. These myths range from the believable to the utterly laughable. Read some more information to help you differentiate between fact from fiction.
The Luxury Of An Outdoor Fire Pit
If you own and live in a home with plenty of space outside, consider installing an outdoor fire pit to enjoy the various benefits associated with having one.
Don’t Panic if Your AC Stops Working
There is still plenty of summer and hot weather left which means your air conditioning system has a lot of work ahead of it. Often the last days of August can be the hottest part of the summer and having a reliable AC system is priceless.
Should your system stop working, we have an interactive troubleshooting guide that just might save the day.
Reap The Rewards Of A Programmable Thermostat
The purchase of an advanced programmable thermostat is beneficial for several reasons. According to Energy Star, an Environmental Protection Agency voluntary program, the average American household will spend $2,200 per year on energy bills. Remarkably, heating and cooling costs account for approximately 50% of this number. Purchasing a programmable thermostat could reduce the overall cost of heating and cooling by at least $150 each year. However, the cost savings is not the only benefit of owning a programmable thermostat.
