5 Water Heater Maintenance Tips That Could Save Money, Energy
You may not realize that hot water heating is the third biggest energy drain in your home. There are ways to increase your water heater’s efficiency, though, and extend its service life. The following water heater maintenance tips can also help lower your energy consumption, and save you money.
Higher- or Lower-Efficiency Air Filters: Why You Should Prefer the Former
There’s more to whole-house air filtration than simply sliding a replacement unit into the slot every month (though with air pollution in the Los Angeles basin some of the worst in the country, it’s very important to do that). Understanding the options allows homeowners to improve Indoor Air Quality, or IAQ, and to increase efficiency […]
A Programmable Thermostat: It Will Do Right by You if You Follow These Guidelines
If you’re thinking of having a programmable thermostat installed in your home, it could be a great way to save money on your heating and cooling costs. Today’s thermostats are packed full of energy-saving features that make life easier, and less expensive, but only if you keep a few things in mind.
Many Water Heater Styles to Choose From; Which is Right for Your LA Home?
You’ll want to take time to consider your options when replacing your home’s water heater. A range of water heater styles and features have been developed to meet the different hot water usage needs home owners may have, so there may be something out there that will offer significantly better performance than simply replacing your […]
Your Water Heater Needs Flushing to Work Well and Long
Your water heater heats, stores and re-heats water to provide convenient hot water when needed, but it also stores mineral and sediment deposits that hinder efficient water heating. Learn how a little TLC can help your system provide hot water for less energy and last longer.
What Energy Star’s ‘Most Efficient’ Label Means To You
A major concern that consumers have when purchasing an HVAC system, water heater or other home appliance is the energy efficiency and how much money they will save over time. One way to find the most energy-efficient model is to choose one that carries Energy Star’s Most Efficient label. This means that the product meets […]
Sealing Your Home’s Air Leaks: A Seasonal Job That Pays Off Over The Years
Having your HVAC system inspected on a regular basis is a great way to keep your Los Angeles-area home as efficient as possible. However, that efficiency can go to waste if your home is leaking air. Sealing your home’s air leaks will help cut down on energy losses, resulting in energy savings.
9 Investments That Promise Long-Term Energy Savings
Long-term energy savings require investments that pay off over time. These changes to your home and/or lifestyle may not be dramatic or produce startling savings immediately. By reducing energy use, increasing the effectiveness of heating and cooling and making other household changes, you can stimulate savings and increased comfort. Here are nine investments for long-term […]
Busting The Myths That Don’t Offer Energy Savings
Energy savings are important to us, both to save money and to conserve our resources. But there are a lot of myths that need to be dispelled in order to really promote energy savings: