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The U.S. Department of Energy identifies high-efficiency furnaces, those rated 90% AFUE and above, as one of the most cost-effective heating upgrades available to homeowners. For Madison [...]

Madison winters do not go easy on heating equipment. Dane County temperatures regularly hit single digits and below, and the furnaces that keep homes livable run hard from December through [...]

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, roughly 70% of Midwest households rely on natural gas for space heating, the highest share of any U.S. census region. U.S. Energy [...]

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the average gas furnace lasts between 15 and 20 years. In Wisconsin, that number tells only part of the story. Heating seasons run from October through [...]

Few household expenses climb faster than heating a Wisconsin home from November through March. According to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Saver 101 resource, space heating accounts [...]

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, ductless mini-split systems can eliminate the energy losses tied to ductwork, which account for more than 30 percent of a home’s energy [...]

According to the U.S. EPA’s “A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home,” the key to mold control is moisture control. For Wisconsin homeowners, where cold winters seal homes [...]

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, heating and cooling typically account for 43% of a home’s utility bill, yet most homeowners pay little attention to their HVAC system until it [...]

In a typical two-story home, temperatures can vary by 8 to 10 degrees between upstairs and downstairs. This ranks among the most common HVAC complaints from homeowners. Upper floors trap warm air [...]

Did you know that combining proper equipment maintenance and upgrades with appropriate insulation, air sealing and thermostat settings can cut your energy use for heating and cooling from 20 to [...]