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How To Save Money On Your Heat Bill

By Forquer Heating
February 27, 2019 Category: Thermostats, Heating

During the winter its important to heat your home not only for comfort, but to maintain the integrity of your pipes. If you work long hours, have a trip planned or are a snowbird that flies south for the winter it can be difficult to keep your home at an appropriate temperature while being cost conscious. You may seek assistance from a family member or a friend, but what happens if theyre unable to check-in on your home one day? If the temperatures are low, as they tend to get here in Northeast Ohio, that small time is all you need to be welcomed home to a cracked piped. So, we ask: how can we monitor the temperature in our home while remaining cost conscious? Forquer Heating and Air Conditioning in Akron/Canton, OH recommend investing in a setback thermostat with WiFi capabilities. What is a Setback thermostat? For those of you who work long hours, or are gone most of the day - a setback thermostat may be a great solution. A setback thermostat is a programmable thermostat that allows

Stay Cool on Hot Days By Setting It and Forgetting It

By Admin
June 28, 2017 Category: Thermostats, Air Conditioning

Living in Ohio, you know how inconsistent the temperatures outside can be. One day, the air conditioner is up full blast and the next its off completely. It can be hard to keep your house at a regulated temperature that is comfortable for the entire family, especially if youre only turning your AC on the day of high temperatures. So, how do you prepare your AC for those hot summer days? Prepare for Hot Temperatures the Night Before If youve checked the weather and you know a hot day is approaching, you can prepare by turning your air conditioner on the night before. Unlike your car, your entire home needs time to get the temperature down to a comfortable setting. Avoid overworking your AC by turning it on the night before hot temperatures approach. This will give your unit enough time to cool down your home. The Set It and Forget It Rule If you havent already, we recommend investing in a Nest learning thermostat or a smart thermostat. A Nest learning thermostat with the set it and

WiFi Set-Back Thermostats Benefit You and Pay for Themselves

By Admin
January 17, 2017 Category: Thermostats

With modern Wi-Fi set-back thermostats, keeping your home at the right temperature is not only easy, it can save you money and give you flexibility. For every degree that you decide to cool or heat your home each month, the costs come directly out of your bank account. On hot summer days and cold winter nights, this comfort may be worth the money, after all, thats what your heating and cooling system is for. On the other hand, while youre away from your home or sleeping, this is simply money that is going to waste. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, You can save as much as 10% a year on heating and cooling by simply turning your thermostat back 7-10 F for 8 hours a day. Regardless of where you live, this is a huge savings over the course of a year, let alone over the next decade. As alluring as these numbers are, in order to achieve these savings, youll have to remember to turn down your thermostat every day. Consistency is the key to achieving both energy efficiency and savings,