How to cut heating, cooling costs without cutting comfort



(ARA) -- Heating and cooling systems account for 56 percent of energy used in a typical home, making it the largest energy expense for most households, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Making smarter decisions about your heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system can help you save money ...

Efficiency of furnace a hot topic



By John Keenan MIDLANDS NEWS SERVICEWith cold weather coming, some consumers are looking to get more bang for their Btu. It's unclear where fuel costs are headed this winter, but spokesmen for furnace repair companies and utilities said they are seeing renewed interest in energy-efficient heating systems. Frank Smith, president of the Heating ...