In Sync: If Your Home Comfort Systems Are, You’ll be More Comfortable
The home comfort systems in your Los Angeles home work together to keep you comfortable. If one system is operating poorly, it will affect all of the other systems, resulting in a higher carbon footprint due to increased energy use, and that translates to higher energy bills for your home. Lowering your energy costs requires […]
Know Which Insulation Is Best For Your Home
Choosing the best insulation for your home can be confusing. Fiberglass and cellulose are the two main types of insulates used among HVAC professionals. Both types are inexpensive and both have somewhat comparable R-values (a measure of insulation’s effectiveness), although cellulose is considered somewhat more efficient by some professionals.
An Insulation Checklist For When Your Conditioned Air’s Going Out The Window
Windows that are leaking conditioned air cause you to spend a hugely unnecessary amount of money on an ineffective cooling system. If you suspect this could be the case in your home, check for the following signs:
Upgrade Attic Insulation, Now That The Temperature’s Lower There
Now that the Southern California summer has eased into fall, it is a good time to upgrade attic insulation. Because the attic is the easiest place to install or upgrade insulation in most homes, it offers a cost-effective way to lower your energy costs.
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 […]
Living With High Energy Costs And Compromised Home Comfort? 4 Reasons Why
There are several key factors in your home that can cause high energy costs. Learning the barriers to bigger energy savings and knowing how to remedy problematic areas can help you to drive high energy costs down to more manageable levels.
Duct Efficiency: How To End High Energy Bills–Now
Heating and cooling systems require regular maintenance on ductwork to provide home comfort and energy savings. Performing a few simple repairs on your duct will extend the life of your system, save you money and keep your home comfortable for your family.
Looking At Your Home’s Air Leaks? Call In An HVAC Professional If You Find These Problems
Air leak problems can create multiple issues, such as reduced HVAC efficiency, energy waste and high heating and cooling costs. Some air leaks you can fix on your own, but there are some cases when a professional repair is necessary. If you see any signs of the following problems it is time to call a […]
Add Insulation To Your Home Now And You May Be Entitled To A Tax Credit
Thoroughly insulating your house is among the more effective ways of saving energy and money on your home’s heating and cooling. Insulating your walls, attic, and basement, plus the ductwork in your heating and cooling systems, will eliminate much of the energy loss you are likely to see over the course of an average year.