Edmonton had some nice weather in September. I even plugged my air conditioner to cool my apartment and I notice my utility bill went up dramatically. For that reason, it triggered me to write a post to share several tips that could reduce your energy bills at home.

1. Open you windows at home – It is a good idea to keep your blinds and windows open during the daytime. This will enable cool air circulate your living space.
2. Fans are much cheaper than air conditioner. For the best and efficient way to cool your space. Blow a fan on one end and another fan on the opposite end; this way, you can maximize the cooling in our space.
3. Using your thermostat correctly will save you a lot of money in the long run. Increasing the temperature when the house is empty and adjust the temperature by few degrees at night will make a big different on your bill.
4. Cook cold meals more often can reduce amount of heat generate from the appliances so it avoid the work from the air conditioning system. Secondly, cold meal will lower your internal body temperature similar to drinking cold drinks on a hot day.
5. Try to keep your lights off when you don’t need it. These will reduce the amount of heat circulating that area.

Did you know that most homeowners spend around 50% of their annual energy bill on heating and air conditioning? As we know, Edmonton has temperatures that can get pretty cold and also can have pretty warm summers! One simple way to reduce energy usage in your home is to install a programmable thermostat that automatically adjusts indoor temperature according to preset times and temperatures. Your air conditioning and heating expenses should reduce by more than 10% if the programmable thermostat is used properly.

Key features available on our best models are as follows:

• Intuitive prompts
• IdealHumidity™ for exacting comfort
• Monitor air quality products
• Control fan speed
• Control ventilation
• Largest temperature display in the industry
• Optional HYBRID HEAT® dual fuel compatibility
• Personalized humidity settings
• Optional ExP™ memory card and expansion port for personal computer programming
• Compatible with two-stage heat pumps and air conditioning units
• Easy replacement of existing thermostat
• ENERGY STAR® compliant

For more information, checkout out our programmable thermostats.

With the increasing utility cost at home, house owners are getting smart and try to find the best and most economical way to heat and cool the home. Hybrid heating has dual fuel systems. It combines the strengths of two heating sources that deliver both warmth and efficiency. It uses the heat-pump to provide with cooling in summer and heating through the changeover season. Lastly, it uses the gas furnace to heat in the depths of winter.
A hybrid system allows you to control your monthly energy bills by letting you select the most economical method to heat your interior space. That is a great benefit since Edmonton has a crazy long winter and tiny difference adds up. As the outside temperature changes, the system automatically switches between the two sources to maintain the most economical way to keep your house comfortable. This system will maintain a more stable and steady temperature throughout your home and greatly reduce the yearly energy costs.
Hydronic-based, radiant floor heating is becoming more popular these days. It’s green and it offers a more energy-efficient way of delivering thermal comfort to the occupants due to the economies of the comparative heat capacities of water and air. By delivering part of that comfort radiantly, they allow indoor air temperatures to be reduced without compromising comfort, thereby also reducing conduction heat loss through walls and windows. IRC research also confirm that central forced-air heating systems circulate the air in a house very well, helping to ensure infiltration and natural ventilation can reach all occupants of the house, regardless of whether adequate distribution of thermal comfort is always achieved.
Carrier, one of the most trusted brands in North American, can customize home comfort systems to completely suit your home. Since Carrier HYBRID HEAT dual fuel systems provide cool, indoor comfort when it’s hot outside, this system becomes a year-round comfort solution for your home. Secondly, the recent increase of SEER rating (SEER=Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) of air conditioners and heat pump, a HYBRID HEAT dual fuel system could also save you money long run. For more information, feel free to send us an email at info@comfortablehome.ca
In conclusion, Hybrid heating systems may provide thermal comfort and greater energy efficiency for the house overall. Plus, it’s green.

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