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When to replace your HVAC air filter Air filters should be changed every 30-90 days. Visually inspect your air filters monthly to determine when they need to be replaced with a new, clean filter. The general rule is 30-90 days, but the frequency of how often to swap our your…

Energy Saving Tips Texas

Top 4 biggest energy consumers in your house What contributes the most to the average electricity bill in Texas? According to the Energy Information Administration’s 2020 Residential Energy Consumption survey, the average Texan spent about $1,500 per year on electricity. This annual amount was broken down into the following categories:…

Solar Home Improvement

Should you install rooftop solar in Texas? Yes, solar panels can be a great investment for Texas homeowners. You could save up to $1500 per year on your electric bill. There are over 200 sunny or partly cloudy days per year in Texas, perfectly positioning the state for optimal solar…

Energy News

Are electricity bills increasing? Are electricity bills getting higher? The short answer: yes, it’s possible. If you’ve recently experienced some sticker shock when receiving your most recent electricity bill, you may not be alone. In the last month in particular, a change was made to all Texas electricity bills across…

Energy Saving Tips

How much electricity does a fridge use? Refrigerators use between 300-800 kWh of electricity per year, about 1-2 kWh per day. Refrigerator operation can cost between $100-$150 per year. The amount of energy consumed by a refrigerator will depend on the size of the fridge (cubic square feet), the age…

Safety

Rolling blackouts, also referred to as load shedding or rotating outages, are deliberate and carefully planned interruptions in electrical power supply. These outages are implemented as a strategy to conserve power when the demand for electricity exceeds the available supply. These planned blackouts affect specific regions or even entire communities…

Energy Saving Tips

The easiest way to estimate your energy bill Learning how to calculate or estimate your electricity bill is a great way to understand your home’s energy consumption, the costs associated, and how to reduce those costs. You can calculate your Texas electric bill by multiplying your kWh usage by the…

Energy Saving Tips Home Improvement

Looking to decrease your electricity bills? There are many behavior changes you can make like turning the lights off when you leave a room or setting the thermostat higher in the summer. But changes like these can you get you so far. To make a bigger dent in your energy…

Energy Saving Tips Home Improvement

What are the most energy efficient dishwashers? The most energy efficient dishwashers are ENERGY STAR certified with the lowest average annual kWh usage. Explore the ENERGY STAR website to shop for the dishwashers which utilize the least amount of electricity on average per year to operate. The current standard energy…

Safety

Prepare your home for winter weather It’s important to prepare your home and family for winter storms, so here are some of the steps you should take. Taking these precautions can help keep your loved ones safe throughout an unpredictable winter season. Secure an emergency power supply In order to…

Energy Saving Tips Home Improvement

The most energy-efficient light bulb LED light bulbs stand out as the most energy-efficient option, using 75% less energy and lasting 25 times longer than traditional incandescent bulbs. Tired of constantly replacing light bulbs and dealing with high energy bills? In this blog post, we’ll explore the world of energy-efficient…

Energy Saving Tips

100 tips to reduce your electric bill and save money by conserving energy.