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When it's time to transition from air-conditioning to heating your home, follow a few simple tips to save on energy and reduce your heating bill costs. In summer, fall or winter, a well-maintained HVAC system will operate more efficiently, help you conserve energy and reduce energy bills.
One of the first things you need to do during the fall when you first start using your HVAC system is carefull...Read More
Because the largest portion of unwanted heat gain and loss in your home occurs through the ceiling, insulating the attic floor is essential to maintaining your living area’s thermal envelope. But spendthrifts and doityourselfers can rejoice; attic insulation is inexpensive, fairly easy and can be accomplished in a day or two.
R Value
The effectiveness of insulation is...Read More
If you live in an old house, chances are the doors and windows leak
air and as a result, undermine the efficiency of both your heating and
cooling system. Luckily fixing these leaks with weatherstripping is
inexpensive and relatively simple. Here are tips on how to do it:
Exterior Doors
To seal up a typical entrance door, Self-Adhesive V-Se...Read More
Fixing pesky air leaks should be a top priority for all home owners looking to cut down on energy expenses. After all, even the newest, SEER 20 climate control system wont run efficiently when the fruits of its labor escape out of the leaks in your walls, ceiling and floor. Luckily air sealing is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to improve your home’s energy efficiency. Here’s a list of co...Read More
In this day in age saving energy is a hot topic. People are more conscientious about our environmental impact today than ever before, but an equally influential reason for saving energy is to save money. The pre-design phase of construction is the time to make these important energy saving decisions. Three fundamental steps towards pre-design energy savings are: to reduce loads on ...Read More
