If you have allergies, you know how important – and how difficult – it can be to find relief in your own home. Unfortunately, indoor environments can concentrate air pollution, especially if they don’t have a working ventilation system.
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5 Surprising Indoor Allergy Triggers in Your Home
Thursday, March 5th, 2015The Relationship Between Energy Efficiency and Your Home’s Building Envelope
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015
The level of comfort, efficiency and protection your home’s building envelope provides depends on your home’s construction and maintenance. The relationship between your home’s building envelope and efficiency is determined by your home’s structural integrity, the load placed on your HVAC system and your monthly energy bills.
Discover the Best Way to Mount Solar Panels to Your Roof
Thursday, February 26th, 2015
A solar power system can reduce your home’s reliance on the local electricity grid, while significantly reducing monthly energy expenses. To get the best performance, it’s important to mount solar panels the right way. Remember, solar panels are relatively expensive and any damage caused to them during installation can completely ruin your project.
5 Incredible Reasons to Build a Custom Home Today
Tuesday, February 24th, 2015
The difference between buying an existing home and building your own custom home can be vast. Here are five excellent reasons why you should build your own custom home and get exactly what you want out of your new residence. Rely on a Pro to Calculate BTUs for HVAC Sizing
Thursday, February 19th, 2015
Installing a new HVAC system is an investment that can impact home comfort and energy bills for many years to come. As such, it’s important to get it right the first time since there are no test drives. The secret to maximizing efficiency and comfort comes down to proper HVAC sizing. You should only trust an experienced pro that follows industry best practices to correctly calculate BTUs for HVAC sizing.
Important HVAC Air Duct Principles All Homeowners Should Know
Tuesday, February 17th, 2015
The efficiency at which ducts convey heated and cooled airflow can impact a home’s comfort and energy bills. If you’re upgrading your HVAC system or are designing a new home, it’s essential your HVAC contractor adheres to the following industry-standard HVAC air duct principles.
Regulate Temperature & Control Moisture by Checking Your Attic Ventilation
Thursday, February 12th, 2015
Your attic space is often forgotten when it comes to climate control, especially if it isn’t habitable. But because heat rises to the attic and can escape in the winter, it’s a key location for managing your home comfort. Ensuring you have proper attic ventilation is one way you can keep your home comfortable and healthy year-round.
Common Combustion Pollutants in Your Home
Tuesday, February 10th, 2015
Although the amount is higher during the winter, common combustion pollutants can lurk in your home at any time of the year. Anything that burns can leave behind unhealthy gases if combustion isn’t complete. Of these gases, carbon monoxide (CO) is the deadliest, but others can adversely affect your health over time. Here are some common combustion pollutants to look out for in your Fresno home:
Have a Pro Test for Disconnected Heating Ducts in Your Home
Thursday, February 5th, 2015The ductwork in your home HVAC system is carefully designed and balanced to deliver just the right amount of air to all your rooms – at least, it should be. But the fact is that not all ductwork is correctly installed, and even when it is, years of use can lead to leaks and damage in your ducts. Disconnected heating ducts can result in a lot of energy use and a decline in home comfort, so it’s a good idea to have your ducts inspected for leakage.
Important Ways to Protect Your Family From Radon Poisoning
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2015
Carbon monoxide (CO) and radon are two of the most dangerous indoor gases. While CO poisoning has immediate effects, it may take years for full-blown symptoms of radon poisoning to develop. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S., so doing what you can to mitigate its concentration can help you avoid exposure hazards.