When Can You Turn the Heat Off in Washington?
Turn off the heat around July, when Washington’s monthly temperatures climb back above the 65°F mark that NOAA uses to measure heating demand, and hold…
When Can You Turn the Heat Off in Virginia?
The heat can safely come off in Virginia by mid-to-late May for most homes, and the air conditioner usually needs to run by June.
When Can You Turn the Heat Off in Vermont?
In Vermont, the honest answer is: briefly, and only in June. That’s the single month when the state’s combined heating and cooling demand drops low…
When Can You Turn the Heat Off in Utah?
September gives Utah homeowners the closest thing to a break between the furnace and the air conditioner, but calling it a shutdown window overstates…
When Can You Turn the Heat Off in Texas?
Texas doesn’t hand you a clean shutoff switch for winter. The quietest month here is March, when heating and cooling demand together add up to about 208…
When Can You Turn the Heat Off in Tennessee?
In most of Tennessee, there isn’t a real “off” season for the HVAC system, just a narrower window when it runs less.
When Can You Turn the Heat Off in South Dakota?
In South Dakota, June is the closest thing to a break for your HVAC system, but it barely qualifies as one.
Where to Put a Mini-Split Head, and Where Not To
The right spot for a mini-split head balances three things at once: even airflow across the room, a drain line that can fall away from the unit without…
When Can You Turn the Heat Off in South Carolina?
South Carolina homeowners can usually shut the heat off by April, when the state’s combined heating and cooling degree-day count drops to its lowest…
Auxiliary Heat and the January Bill
If your electric bill jumped in January and you have a heat pump, auxiliary heat is almost certainly the reason.