Tag: Weatherization
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
Attic Insulation: What you should know
Stay Warm with Proper Home Insulation Our region has experienced the coldest winter in years. (No thanks to that famous groundhog prediction!) Plus, our friends to the northeast have been shoveling more snow than ever. We think NOW is a great time to talk about the comfort and savings possible with proper attic insulation. In fact, one of the best
Winter Time Energy Saving Tips
SIMPLE AND INEXPENSIVE ACTIONS CAN HELP SAVE ENERGY DOLLARS DURING THE COLD WINTER SEASON. STEP 1 Take advantage of heat from the sun (solar gain) by opening curtains on the south-facing windows to allow sunlight to naturally heat your home. Remember to close them at night to help prevent chilling drafts. This simple action can reduce your winter winter costs
