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 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 [...]
If you are like most homeowners, you’re interested in saving energy and money while keeping your home environment comfortable, healthy and safe. If your home is like many in the California/Nevada region, you could be using significantly less energy to cool and heat it, as long as you know where to start.
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.
Employing a few simple energy-saving tips can save a lot of time, hassle and expense, even though the prospect of winter may not be particularly worrisome for most homeowners in Southern California and Nevada:
So you’ve decided to invest in a furnace replacement? Congratulations! With expert furnace installation, your new system will save energy both short- and long-term, and will keep you comfortable for many winters.
Are you suffering from a case of high utility bills? Do your rooms seem stuffy? Does dust build up quickly in your home? All of these problems could stem from one problem: your leaky ductwork. Well-sealed ducts can significantly improve your living conditions — while reducing your utility bills.
Most homes in Nevada and Southern California rely on cooling and heating systems to help keep them comfortable. Those systems can only do so much, though, if heat is transferring into or out of your home because it’s poorly insulated. In short, insulation of homes is the key to reduce energy spending.
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