“Guthrie & Sons was the first success for us”

Guthrie & Sons has continually excelled in bringing our customers the best in sustainable and economical climate comfort, including heating repair and maintenance. We were happy to receive this 5-star review from Sue W. in San Diego!

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For the unique heating/cooling issues of Sue’s home, we installed a zoning system for ventilation. We also maintained her filtration system to even out the temperature within the house.

The NEST Thermostat – It Never Stops Learning

NESTThe new NEST learning thermostat lets your house become energy-efficient and environmentally friendly – all while saving you money. It’s an innovative new product from the creators of the iPod. Check out the NEST features here to see how it can simplify your life. If you’re comfortable installing a light fixture, you’ll be able to install NEST. If not, contact Guthrie & Sons for our NEST full installation special.

  • Teach NEST to save: use NEST like a normal thermostat. Turn the temperature down at night or when you leave the house. NEST learns your habits and teaches itself energy-saving habits.

  • Look for the NEST leaf: the NEST leaf icon shows you when you are saving energy. Changing the temperature just one degree can cut your energy use up to 5%!
  • Access NEST online and on your phone: manage your home’s temperature on the go.

NEST is an innovative new product and Guthrie & Sons is a certified installer. You’ll see your energy savings really add up over time as NEST learns its best energy-saving practices. For an average 12 months of use, NEST will save a home $173. For 36 months in use, that savings increases to $520!

Electric Space Heater vs. Gas Furnace

Space HeaterWe’re moving towards great summer weather here in San Diego, but our chilly nights remain. Many of you may be wondering: What is the most cost-effective and energy-efficient method of heating my space? Let’s break down the pros and cons of a small space heater vs. your home’s gas furnace.

Many space heaters advertise that you will save money by buying and using these small units. Continue reading

Manage Your Electricity Use and Save Money with Free Online Tool

The Green ButtonCool news for consumers in California: you can now use a free online tool to download your household energy use information.

This tool, created in a joint effort by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy along with utility and technology executives in Silicon Valley, can give you the information you need to save energy and reduce utility bills.

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Energy Savings Breakthrough: Variable Speed

High Efficiency HVACDo you really know how your HVAC unit works? If you are considering a new furnace or air conditioner in 2012, you’ll want to learn about variable speed options.

A high efficiency unit is a worthwhile solution for your home thanks to variable speed technology. Dan Schillinger of variable speed company Danfoss has a great analogy for understanding the concept: Continue reading

Consider a Furnace for this San Diego Winter

Trane Furnace InstallationMany of our customers have been asking about furnaces, which are among the safest and most energy efficient heating systems available. If you’re looking for an improved way to heat your home this winter, consider Guthrie & Sons for your San Diego furnace installation!

If your home has been having problems with aging or underperforming heating systems, then the ideal solution could be a Guthrie & Sons furnace installation! Continue reading