If you’re like many homeowners in California and Nevada, your attic hatch is not properly sealed against air leaks. According to the Energy Savers website, just a quarter-inch space around the edge of your attic access door may let the same amount of air pass through as goes through your bedroom heating vent.
Adding insulation is an excellent way to improve the energy efficiency of your home. It’s cost effective, lasts for years and is relatively easy to install. However, you must ensure that you choose the right home insulation depending on where you are installing it.
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 [...]
Ductwork circulates warmed or cooled air from your heating or air conditioning equipment to the rooms in your home, and then back again.
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 [...]
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.
Furnace problems in the middle of winter can be a real headache. You’re left in the cold until your heating and cooling technician arrives — and then you have to pay for the repairs. You may be able to avoid the hassle by doing some furnace troubleshooting yourself.
The amount of heating and cooling required to keep your home comfortable is called your heating and cooling load. Lower your heating and cooling load and you can realize substantial energy savings, both now and when you upgrade your air conditioning and heating system.
Did you know many Southern California and Nevada homes could be losing as much as 20 percent of energy to air leaks and poor insulation? According to Energy Star you could save as much as 10 percent on your utility costs by sealing leaks and improving insulation. You should seal before you insulate, because it can be difficult [...]
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