Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘flexibility’

“Greening” Your Home? Consider Dual-Fuel Systems

Thursday, June 16th, 2011

Dual-fuel (or hybrid) home-heating systems are gaining in popularity across the country.  The flexibility they provide in choosing your energy source helps you save money on your utility bills, and it’s also a “green” alternative to traditional heating systems.  To a certain extent, they allow you to switch to whatever heat source is most affordable during the winter.

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Programmable Thermostats Offer Features Beyond Temperature Control

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

Programmable thermostats aren’t just a means of adjusting your home’s temperature. If you look beyond that essential feature, you’ll find that today’s programmable thermostats offer a level of convenience and flexibility that wasn’t available to homeowners before. By affording you the control to adjust your home climate according to your family’s schedule, a programmable thermostat allows you to alleviate energy costs by reducing the level of energy used to heat and cool your household.

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