Many homeowners here in California and Nevada are resigned to paying higher and higher utility bills. The truth is, we don’t have to just accept higher costs for energy.
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Lower Your Heating Bills Without Spending A Fortune
Contrary to popular belief, we do need to use heating equipment to warm our homes in winter here in Nevada and California. In fact, our heating costs can be quite hefty, especially in the higher elevations. If you’re not ready to purchase one of the latest ultra-energy-efficient furnaces, you can still lower your heating bills significantly [...]
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Is Uneven Heating And Cooling A Problem In Your Home? A Zoning System Could Take Care Of That
Uneven heating and cooling is very common in homes here in California and Nevada, especially in homes with a lot of windows and a southern exposure. As a side effect of these temperature problems, energy is wasted and utility bills may soar — without ever making your home really comfortable.
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Sealing Ductwork Leaks: Good For Your Pocketbook, As Well As Your Health And Safety
Ductwork circulates warmed or cooled air from your heating or air conditioning equipment to the rooms in your home, and then back again.
Seven Common Ductwork And Vent Problems That Interfere With Airflow In A Home
Ductwork and vent problems are quite common in California and Nevada homes. When conditioned air leaves your A/C unit or furnace, a lot can happen on the way to the rooms of your home. If areas of your house never seem to get cool enough for comfort, or if the air in your home is [...]
Posted in Air ducts, IAQ – Indoor Air Quality Also tagged air filter, air leaks, conditioned air, heating and air, indoor air quality, insulation, Nevada, southern california Leave a comment
Why Bother With A Thorough Duct Cleaning? Because What’s In There Gets Into Your Air
Most people do not even consider the possibility that the ductwork in their homes should be cleaned. But dirty ducts can contribute to diminished air quality in your home. Ductwork can harbor dust particles, mold, mildew and other contaminants.
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Six Ways To Boost The Efficiency Of Your HVAC System
What is HVAC energy efficiency? It is the ability for your HVAC system to run optimally, providing you with ultimate comfort in your home, while keeping your energy use down and saving you money. Here are six ways you can boost your energy efficiency.
Posted in Energy Savings Also tagged annual maintenance, conditioned air, ductwork, dust accumulation, energy bills, energy efficiency, energystar program, heating and air conditioning, heating and cooling systems, hvac system, hvac work, loose connections, maintenance agreement, mastic, programmable thermostat, unexpected breakdowns Leave a comment
Ductwork cleaning: Have The Ductwork In Your Home Cleaned, And Lower Your Heating And Cooling Costs
You know the benefits of routine maintenance for your automobile. The initial cost compared with what you save in money, time and trouble later make it worthwhile. The same is true with maintenance in your home. What many people don’t realize is that having their air conditioning and heating system’s ductwork cleaned by a professional has definite cost-savings [...]
Airflow Issues? It Could Be Your Air Ducts Themselves
Before you condemn your heating and cooling system for poor air distribution, have the air ducts checked. The best system is only as good as the ducts delivering to each room of the home. Problems can occur in this seldom-seen part of the heating and cooling system that can diminish the comfort level and cost [...]
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UV Light Is Another Tool to Help Indoor Air Quality
According to the EPA, the air inside our homes can be 5 times–or even as much as 100 times–more polluted than the air outside. Fully 50 percent of illnesses are caused by, or at least made worse by, poor indoor air quality, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. Our indoor air [...]
