If energy prices continue to escalate, what would be most effective in controlling home comfort costs?
Each home resident will have to run through a check list of actions and options. First, is to make sure that a home’s current HVAC system is properly maintained and adjusted. This is another benefit of Oasis service agreements. A change of attitude or habit that leads to lower temperature settings for the home in winter and higher temperature settings in summer can help control energy use. There are add-ons available for current systems (product pages), especially thermostats, humidifiers, and some zoning controls that have efficiency implications. If your current system is nearing the time for replacement, your efficiency options are expanded and the potential for savings in comparison with an existing system can actually be quite dramatic. Again, the product pages in this Web site give a great deal of information about options and the system combinations that might be right for your situation. Oasis can provide expert system design and consultation. Other steps you can take are to la