Various factors in your home can cause energy costs to rise. Sometimes, simply reducing the amount of electricity you use or setting back your thermostat is the easiest way to reduce these costs, but if you stop there you’ll miss out on many more ways to save energy in your home. A home energy audit can pinpoint exactly why and where your home is losing energy. Once you have this information, you can take the necessary steps to correct the problems and reduce your energy costs.
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Energy Costs Still Climbing? Consider A Professional Energy Audit
Tuesday, March 27th, 2012Could Insulating Your Water Heater Save You Money Long Term?
Thursday, March 22nd, 2012
When many homeowners think about saving energy, they often head straight to their furnace or air conditioner while ignoring another important home appliance, the water heater. Hot water accounts for between 10 and 15 percent of the energy costs in the average household, and you can significantly reduce that amount by making sure your water heater is well-insulated.
HVAC Maintenance Plans — Costs Versus Benefits
Tuesday, March 20th, 2012All mechanical systems break down when they don’t receive regular maintenance. For the home heating and cooling system, an HVAC maintenance plan can keep equipment running at peak efficiency. This is especially the case when systems get a lot of use during the winter and summer months, such as in the San Joaquin Valley where winters can be chilly and summers brutal. Moving parts require lubrication, filters need cleaning or replacement, burners need checking, and gas or refrigerant connections need tightening. Ignoring this maintenance can be a costly mistake.
Was Your Duct System Designed With Energy Efficiency In Mind?
Thursday, March 15th, 2012
These days, more attention is given to energy efficiency and comfort in newly-constructed homes and retrofits. If your home is older, it’s possible that the duct system design was cookie-cutter style (quick and easy), rather than designed specifically for long-term energy efficiency. If you’re planning construction or retrofit, it’s important to know the elements of good duct system design.
The Power Is Out — Are You Prepared?
Thursday, March 8th, 2012
When the power is out, it’s never fun. And losing power in the winter can be downright dangerous. If you’ve lost heat, water pipes may freeze and burst if it gets cold enough, and you may have to go without heat and lights. So how can you protect your house and yourself in case of a winter blackout?
Addressing Indoor Air Quality With An Attached Garage
Tuesday, March 6th, 2012Your home’s attached garage gives you a convenient place to store your vehicle along with various tools, fuels, solvents and other chemicals. Your attached garage may seem completely separate from your house, but dirty air can be drawn into your home and negatively impact indoor air quality. For this reason, you need to understand the different pollutants being generated in your garage, how they get into your home, and how to stop this from happening.
Tired Of Breathing Dusty Air? Simple Solutions
Thursday, March 1st, 2012
Dust and the dust mites that feed on dust can cause a variety of health problems, including allergies, itchiness, respiratory issues and increased problems with asthma. Luckily, some simple solutions can help immensely if you’re tired of breathing dusty air at home. You can find ways to make your indoor air cleaner as well as ways to make your home less hospitable for dust mites.
Will One Tankless Water Heater Be Enough?
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012Tankless water heaters are sized according to how much hot water will be demanded, in gallons per minute, and how hot the temperature needs to be at the point of use. While tankless water heaters are an energy-efficient and convenient alternative to conventional storage water heaters, having them sized properly, or getting the right number of units for your home, is crucial to their good performance.
Add A Zoning System And Create True Comfort Control
Tuesday, June 21st, 2011In the Fresno area, our summers are hot and our winters are chilly and wet. With the wide range in temperatures, your heating and air conditioning system will be challenged to keep your home temperature controlled and comfortable. And if you occupy only certain rooms in your house, why should you pay to heat or cool the entire house? That’s why heating and air conditioning zone systems are a practical installation in your home.