If you’re shopping for a new heating and cooling system, you may be wondering why contractors can’t give you a quote over the phone. After all, shouldn’t they be able to give you a general idea of how much it will cost, without coming to your home? The answer is no, unfortunately. There are just […]
If you recently bought new heating and cooling equipment, or other purchases supported by Energy Star, you could get a $500 tax credit! Background For years now, Energy Star and the U.S. government have worked together on an incentive program, to give people tax credits for residential energy efficiency. After all, Energy Star is all about […]
The less you use your air conditioning unit in the summer, the more money you’ll save. That much is clear. But, how do you balance savings and comfort? The rule of thumb for keeping energy costs low, according to the Department of Energy (DoE), is to keep your thermostat at 78 degrees. But, what if […]
Going green may be easier than you think this spring. Have your Orange County home’s energy efficiency assessed with the experts at Dial One Sonshine, and we’ll help you find ways to improve the environment and reduce your energy bill. A home energy assessment will take a room-by-room inventory of your home so that you […]