We likely still have a few weeks of mild weather ahead of us, but you can?t miss the signs. The trees are dropping leaves. Birds are turning south. Starbucks has pumpkin spice. Fall is here, and winter is coming. Consider Investing in a Smart Thermostat If you like being smart, you can help to keep energy bills down by investing in a Smart Thermostat. A smart thermostat is one that can be programmed to raise and lower the temperature of the home depending on the time of day.? Some will even … [Read more...]
How Office Temperature Affects Employee Performance
In 2004, the University of Cornell released the results of some interesting survey work. They had examined the effects of the office temperature on the work habits of those inside. Measuring employee performance and efficiency, and comparing it to the relative temperature of the room. The results were somewhat surprising. Cool Employees Make Bad Employees We don?t mean the cool employees with nice hair, and great taste in music. Everyone loves them. We?re strictly speaking about temperature … [Read more...]
Heating, Cooling and Ventilation Done Right
Recently this month, Exchangenergy Inc. was featured in the Business Examiner, a monthly digest for local business news. Read on to see what was said about us, or?click here to view the original PDF. A beautiful copper gutter system installed on a Salt Spring Island home No matter what kind of heating, cooling or ventilation system ? residential or commercial ? Exchangenergy Inc. in Duncan does it all. The highly regarded company installs high quality heating systems, and has its own sheet … [Read more...]
Preparing For The Summer Heat
With summer finally here, it's a good bet that we will be in for some warmer weather (or at least I'd like to think so) and that means it will soon be time to fire up the home air conditioner.? Proper maintenance should always be done to maintain peak efficiency, prevent mechanical breakdowns, and save a few dollars on your hydro bill. … [Read more...]
More New Things Coming Soon
We know that all of the new changes around here might have your head spinning. If you?re looking for a specific piece of the site that used to be here, there?s a possibility that it hasn?t made the transition yet. … [Read more...]
Welcome To The New exchangenergy.com!
If you have ever visited our website before, then you have probably noticed a few changes around here. We have done a complete overhaul, and things are looking shiny and new. Trust us, it?s just as new for us as it is for you, but I?m sure we will all be getting used to the changes in a short time. … [Read more...]
Heat Up Your Home Now, It Pays
At this point of the season, there?s no getting around it. A cold house is insufferable. If you have been mulling the prospect of renovating your home, or upgrading your home for better overall heat efficiency, then now is the time to call. … [Read more...]
HeatPump Highlight: Carrier
Carrier is one of the largest and most well known manufacturers of heat pumps, refrigeration units, and home thermal comfort systems in the world. A lot of that has to do with their history. In 1902, Willis Carrier was credited with inventing the world?s first taste of modern air conditioning. 13 years later, the Carrier Engineering Company was started, and the rest is history. … [Read more...]