At this time of year, many homeowners get out their fall maintenance checklists and get their homes ready for cooler weather. A furnace system tune-up should be at the top of the list.

Have you seen the big yellow EnergyGuide labels on appliances and HVAC equipment? Did you know that the information they offer could save you lots of money – especially on your heating and air conditioning costs? The trick is knowing how to read them, and luckily it’s not difficult at all.

Energy costs are rising every year and millions of people are looking for ways to conserve energy and cut costs. One alternative to both of these problems is solar energy. Solar power can be used to provide electricity and hot water for your home, and can position your household for significant, lasting savings.

Air leaks in your home can cost you money by letting cold air out and hot air in at the wrong times.

Air-conditioning units require a high amount of energy to convert warm air to cool air, and lower the ambient air temperature, making them one of the most common sources of high home electricity consumption.

Temperatures in your home's attic can reach as high as 150 degrees in warm weather, impacting both ventilation and energy costs. But with an attic fan, you can keep that heat from building to protect your attic and lower the heat gain inside your home.

One way to lower your home's cooling bills is to reduce its heat gain, much of which occurs through your windows. While sunshine pouring in during cooler months is welcome, it's not so welcome in the summer -- when you have to pay to cool the air that the ultraviolet rays warm.

When you're selecting a new heat pump, the two critical factors to consider are the SEER and HSPF, the ratings that the Department of Energy requires to inform consumers of a unit's energy efficiency.

An air conditioner comes with the manufacturer’s performance specs that promise a great deal in terms of performance and efficiency.

At Rodenhiser Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, we are committed to helping our customers save money. One easy way you can do exactly that is to lower your energy costs by making full use of your a/c and ceiling fans to work together to help cool your home.