Indoor air pollution can be a serious problem for homeowners, especially for those with young children. Knowing some of the most common sources of indoor air pollution, as well as regularly changing your air filter, can help improve indoor air quality. Some other things to look out for include:
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5 Surprising Sources of Indoor Air Pollution
Tuesday, January 13th, 2015What’s the Best Type of Insulation for My Attic?
Thursday, January 8th, 2015
A properly insulated attic not only improves energy performance, but it also helps your home maintain a comfortable temperature all year-round. Energy Star states that central California homes should add R25 to R38 insulation in attics that are already insulated and R30 to R60 insulation in uninsulated attics. The best type of insulation for your attic depends on the type of insulation already in it, its age and your home’s sun exposure.
Can Putting in a Furnace Filter the Wrong Way Cause Damage?
Tuesday, January 6th, 2015
Furnace filter screens are designed to be placed a certain way, and not heeding this proper direction can cause issues. By taking a few moments to ensure your filter is placed the right way, these headaches can simply be avoided. Smart Ways to Prevent and Remove Rust from Your Home’s Water Heater
Thursday, January 1st, 2015
Have you started noticing any discoloration in your home’s water? Is your water heater leaking? Reddish-colored water and leaks are common signs your water heating system is starting to rust.
The typical water heater is lined with glass-lined steel. As such, if water finds an imperfection in the glass, it’s only a matter of time for the steel tank to begin rusting from the inside out — unless you stay on top of maintenance.
Top Advantages of Installing a Solar PV System in Your Home
Tuesday, December 30th, 2014The sight of another solar PV system installed on a neighborhood rooftop is becoming more and more common. Nationwide, residential installations of solar photovoltaic systems in the first quarter of 2014 showed an increase of 38 percent over the same period in 2013. More than half of these new installations were right here in California.
It’s Time to Complete These Home Winterization Projects
Thursday, December 25th, 2014
Don’t delay any of your home winterization projects. Preparation is always preferable to reacting after the fact, particularly if the first cold snap catches you unprepared. As winter sets in, operating costs will rapidly increase, while indoor comfort levels will decline, especially in homes that haven’t been optimized for low temperatures.
Easy Ways to Reduce Your Home’s Energy Footprint
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2014Your home leaves behind tracks that reveal its unique energy footprint. In any house, the ways to conserve more energy run the gamut from simple DIY tasks to major efficiency upgrades. When it comes to heating and cooling, the good news is that reducing your energy consumption is often accompanied by increased indoor comfort and lower operating costs.
Is Your Electric Water Heater on the Blink? Some Reasons for the Malfunction
Thursday, December 18th, 2014
An electric water heater has distinct advantages over its gas counterparts, including being more efficient, but that doesn’t mean they won’t have problems. Unlike gas-fueled water heaters, an electric water heater has an upper and lower heating element that heats your water. A gas unit uses a single gas burner at the bottom of the tank to keep water hot.
Considering Solar Heating? Here’s What You Should Know Before You Buy
Tuesday, December 16th, 2014
You may have noticed in recent years that more homes have solar collectors on them for solar heating purposes. This type of system can supplement a forced-air HVAC system using clean energy to warm the interior of a home.
Is Your System Airflow Balanced As It Should Be?
Thursday, December 11th, 2014
Having your HVAC system’s airflow balanced means heating and cooling airflow to every room into the house is consistent with the size of the room and balanced with the amount of air removed from of the room by the return airflow. This results in a condition of neutral air balance, considered optimum for effective and efficient heating. When airflow is out of balance, a range of performance and energy-efficiency shortfalls will affect your HVAC system, household comfort and indoor air quality.