Propane Gas VS. Oil Heating
In colder regions like the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, homeowners invest a great deal of time and effort in learning about their household heating options. And most very quickly decide that electric heat does not come close to the comfort offered by gas or oil heating, and it is much more expensive. So once electric heating is eliminated, […]
Tax Credits
The Blue Ox Heating & Air team is always excited to share helpful information with customers and ways to help them save on their heating and cooling expenses. And one of the great opportunities to save on heating and cooling equipment purchased and operating costs is with Energy Star rated systems. Any piece of HVAC […]
Tips On Saving On Your Electricity Bill This Summer
As the cost of everything continues to increase, homeowners from Arden Hills to White Bear Lake are searching for ways to save money around the house. Everything from clipping more coupons to saving on vehicle expenses and household utilities is becoming essential. In an effort to help customers keep their electrical bills more manageable this summer, the experts at […]
Blog Rising Natural Gas Cost
If your home is like most from Andover to Woodbury, you live on a budget that might not easily accommodate a 30% price hike in natural gas this winter. With natural gas being the primary heat source for nearly half the homes in the country, many households will struggle to pay the heating cost that is edging ever […]
What You Shouldn’t Do When Heating Your Home
Minnesota winters are notoriously cold, which makes a cozy, heated home all the more necessary. When considering your heating bill, though, it can feel like you never find a happy medium between affordability and comfort. This misconception roots in a handful of common mistakes that many homeowners employ once temperatures drop. Here are what you’re […]
Energy Efficient Appliances: What You Should Know Before You Buy
Since the 1970’s, the government has been encouraging Americans to conserve energy in order to reduce our country’s dependency on foreign energy sources, help the environment and save money. Energy efficient appliances are just one of the many ways homeowners can look to reduce their carbon footprint. According to the Energy Star’s website, the use of […]
5 Signs You Should Replace Your Insulation
According to Energystar.gov, the heat leaking out through gaps in a typical home is equivalent to leaving a window open every day of the year! Homeowners can save an average of 11% of total energy costs by adding insulation to their attics, floors, and basements. If your insulation isn’t up to snuff, your house is […]
Energy Efficiency: Top 5 Myths
Everyone from your great aunt to the evening news will try to give you tips on home energy efficiency. But it’s important to be aware that some of those tips, thanks to advances in technology and research may actually not be useful any longer. In fact, some of the tips that people have used for […]
4 Tips for Lowering Your Utility Bills
In the wake of the Polar Vortex, we hearty Minnesotans are welcoming the sunshine and warm weather with open arms. However, in the face of the ever-increasing temperatures and humidity it is good to have a few tricks in your bag to combat the heat and lower your utility bills. In this post, we will […]
