Tag: Heating
Wintertime Energy Saving Tips
5 ACTION STEPS TO REDUCE ENERGY USE IN THE WINTER 1. Turn down your thermostat to 68 degrees. For each degree you lower the thermostat setting (in the 60 to 70-degree range) you will save 5% of your total heating costs. Hint: wear warm clothing like a sweater and set the thermostat to 68 or lower during the day and
Homeowner Checklist: 10 Things to Do Now
With cooler fall weather here, your customer service team at ServiceMark Heating, Cooling & Plumbing wants to be sure your home is protected inside and out. You’ll be ready for winter’s worst and could head off expensive repairs when you complete this checklist of 10 essential fall maintenance tasks. Below this list, you’ll find a few additional smart things that your ServiceMark
Late Summer Check List for Homeowners
As we all know, there is ALWAYS something to do around the house, no matter what season of the year it is! At ServiceMark Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, we too are homeowners so we decided to assemble a little “ list to help you (and ourselves!) organize our time in spite of shorter daylight hours and weekend fall sports on the way. Review these smart reminders, and
Just How Smart Is a Smart Thermostat?
Is a Smart Thermostat the Solution for You? You might be hearing more and more these days about smart thermostats, like the models offered by Nest or Honeywell. Of course, all thermostats help adjust the air temperature in your home. Some programmable thermostats even allow you to simply preset the time and days you want the temperature to change. There
How to Choose the Right HVAC Contractor
Choosing the company or contractor to install your home’s heating or air conditioning comfort system is, in many cases, more important than the choice of what brand of equipment to install. Proper installation and maintenance is necessary for the equipment to work safely, reliably and at maximum efficiency. Here are important guidelines when selecting your next home comfort system contractor:
