Archive for the ‘Energy Efficiency’ Category
09.22.2021
5 Fall Home Heating Tips
Happy First Day of Fall! Eleanor has 5 tips to keep it from being a ruff winter. 1) Change your filter every 60-90 days, or every 30 days if you have pets. A clogged filter makes your system work overtime, driving up energy bills. 2) Make sure you aren’t covering your home’s air vents and […]
02.28.2021
The State of HVAC and How it Affects You
With 2020 thankfully behind us, here’s what we see ahead for 2021 concerning your comfort and air quality systems. Knowing you rely on us as your HVAC provider, we want to share important information of what we see as upcoming challenges. 1) Possible Equipment Shortages COVID has had an ongoing impact on manufacturing, and we […]
09.13.2019
“Ouch! How Can I Lower My Electric Bill?”
As the summer heat drags on and power bills spike, homeowners frequently ask us for ways to lower their energy costs. Here are some top tips and a method for finding the energy culprits throughout your house. Shade is Your Friend Close blinds and curtains on the sunnier side of your home. Also considering using […]
08.07.2019
7 Energy-saving Tips for Your Home Appliances
There are several simple things you can do to prevent your appliances from running up your energy bill in the summer. Of course, the easiest way to cut down your energy bill is by buying new, energy-efficient appliances. Not in your budget? Try some of these simple home energy saving tips for appliances: Wash full […]
10.29.2018
Georgia Power Rebates: Up to $750 for Switching to Electric Heat Pump
Ready to reduce the cost of heating and cooling your home by up to 30%and stay comfortable all year round? Only the efficiency of an electric heat pump system can deliver both. Schedule your switch today and you could even get a rebate of up to $750. The Benefits of Switching to an Electric Heat […]
11.16.2017
9 Tips for Fall Home Heating Safety & Efficiency
With winter weather closing in, here are 9 simple and highly affordable ways to make sure your family’s comfort and safety is at its peak before the coldest weather arrives. 1. Change your filter. Swapping your filter will help your system “breathe” when in operation. When it’s clogged due to a dirty filter, it’s literally […]
11.10.2017
Holtkamp is Proud Winner of Georgia Power Award
We were recently honored to attend Georgia Power’s Building Performance Professionals Conference in Macon. As part of this gathering of building performance experts, there was an awards ceremony that took place at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. This facility is very impressive and celebrates the very best in sports performances while displaying tons of memorabilia. We […]
07.13.2017
5 Signs it’s Time to Replace Your Air Conditioner
Wondering if it’s time to pull the pull the plug on your old HVAC system? These 5 signs will help you clearly know when you need to replace the old rust bucket with a modern, efficient and reliable air conditioner for your home. 1. System Age: If your air conditioning system is 10 years or […]
06.12.2017
3 Sneaky Ways Your House is Costing You Money
People ask me all the time about ways to bring down their utility bills, especially in the summer. Of course, the number one thing you can do is to install a modern, energy efficient air conditioning system. (preferably a “dual stage” system, and here’s why.) However, if your HVAC system is in good working order […]
04.26.2017
Ask Matthew: What’s the benefit of dual stage over single stage air conditioners?
When helping customers explore their options for air conditioning replacement systems, I often get this question: What’s the benefit of dual stage over single stage air conditioners? When I hear this, I answer it with another question: Would you buy a gas range that could only cook on high? Sure, it’ll get your food cooked, […]
