It’s Electric! How to Maximize Energy Efficiency in Your Home
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Efficiency Posts
Get Your AC Unit Ready for Summer
April 23rd, 2018Don’t wait until your family is uncomfortably hot this summer to check in on your air conditioning unit. Make sure its ready to beat the heat by following these simple steps below.
A/C, Air conditioning, Comfort, Comfy Home, Efficiency, Energy Efficiency, IAQ
Energy Saver 101: Home Performance Assessment
March 2nd, 2017Having a qualified and experienced inspector perform a Home Performance Assessment is the first step to determining how to best prioritize efficiency upgrades and ultimately save you money on your energy bills. You may have heard these referred to as Energy Audits, or some similarly negative phrase that leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Instead […]
Drafty, Duct Analysis, Ductless Heat Pump, Ductless Heat Pumps, Efficiency, Energy Audit, Energy Efficiency, Energy Star, Home Performance Assessment, IAQ, Weatherization, Windows
Go Geothermal
February 21st, 2017Looking for an efficient, cost effective, and environmentally friendly heating/cooling system? A geothermal heat pump is the greenest way to go. The basics Even though the air temperature fluctuates a significant amount over the seasons, the ground absorbs nearly half the suns energy, keeping a more consistent temp under the surface. Geothermal heat pumps take […]
Blog, Efficiency, Energy Efficiency, Geothermal, High Efficiency, High Efficiency Systems, Incentives, ROI, savings
6 Tips to Keep Your Wallet Happy This Winter
December 14th, 2016Don’t let your winter heating costs get you down Sure, in the short walk from your heated car to your heated office the cold winter air may be refreshing, but I’m sure there are few among us who don’t appreciate the comfort of a well-heated house at the end of the day. I’ll also bet there are few among us whose […]
Air Duct Cleaning, Annual Maintenance, Blower Door Testing, Comfort, Comfy Home, Duct Analysis, Duct Cleaning, Efficiency, Energy Efficiency, Energy Savings, Furnace, Furnaces, Heating, High Efficiency Systems, Insulation, savings, Thermostat
Solving Drafts (and other common problems) with Duct Repairs
July 31st, 2015Leaky ducts cause drafts, dusty homes and higher utility bills! There are a number of reasons that you might feel drafts or inconsistent temperatures throughout your home. However, there is one culprit that is more common than all others: leaky ducts. When your ducts are leaking into the walls, crawlspace, attic or floors, some of […]
AeroSeal, Allergies, Asthma, Balance, Efficiency, Home Performance, Indoor Air Quality, Respiratory Issues, Safety, Sick House, Understanding Duct Issues
I can’t believe I’ve never seen this before!
July 21st, 2015Blower Door Demonstration on Home Improvement’s Tool Time… Enjoy!
Air Sealing, Bad CHEE, Blower Door, Blower Door Testing, Comfort, Community Energy Challenge, Efficiency, Energy Audit, Energy Efficiency, Healthy Home
Is it CHI or CHEE?
October 12th, 2013The Chinese have a term ‘CHI’ that is defined as: The light, refreshing, uplifting feng shui energy that is beneficial to your health and well-being. We’d like you to consider your ‘CHEE” They tell us that Good Chi, takes many forms, such as: The energy you experience walking by the beach (high amount of negative ions are […]
Balance, CHEE, CHI, Comfort, Efficiency, Energy Efficiency, Health, Peace, Serenity
