Home generators allow you to reduce your reliance on the traditional power grid and ensure you’ll still have electricity in the event of an outage. They’re a vital part of comprehensive emergency planning and help you avoid costly losses that can result from food spoilage. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: January 2011
Attic Insulation Options for San Antonio Homes
Anyone who lives in the San Antonio area knows that summers can be extremely hot and uncomfortable even inside your home, if your attic isn’t insulated properly. While you may not realize it, outside air can seep in to your home through the attic. Not only does hot or cold air make the indoor air more uncomfortable, it causes your heat/air system to work overtime, costing you money. Continue reading
Energy Savings Through Landscaping Choices
One effective energy savings option people often overlook is landscaping. A well-designed landscape can bring household heating and cooling costs down by as much as 25 percent, and raise the value of your home. Jon Wayne has a few suggestions for how to put your landscape to work for you: Continue reading
Blower Door Tests: A Big Vacuum Can Find Energy Savings
Blower doors are, in essence, large vacuums which are designed to generate airflow within a building. They consist of high-powered fans which are used to measure the rate of the airflow as well as pressure sensors. By measuring the combination of airflow and air pressure at specific locations within your home, blower doors can identify parts of your home which are not airtight, thus uncovering ways to realize improved home energy savings. Continue reading
Target the Warmth and Cooling with Zoning Systems
If you’ve ever wondered why you’re spending money to heat or cool a room that people hardly ever use, or if you’re finding that you have problems maintaining the desired temperature on certain floors or in certain areas of your home, zoning systems may be the solution. Continue reading
CO Detector Placement and Mounting Are Critical
Too many homes don’t have carbon monoxide detectors. These devices are at least as important as smoke detectors because they alert us of the presence of an odorless, colorless killer that can strike without warning. We can obtain safety with a modest expenditure, followed by the ability to place carbon monoxide detectors where they can operate most effectively. Continue reading
Harmless Noise or Furnace Repair Time? What that Noise Means
There are many strange noises your furnace may make, some of which indicate serious problems and others simply more irritating than reason for concern. When is it time for furnace repair, and what do these noises mean? Continue reading
‘Tis the Season for Frequent Furnace Filter Changes
Even in San Antonio, where winters are relatively short compared to other areas of the nation, furnace maintenance is important. Professional furnace maintenance helps ensure safe and efficiency operation. When your heating system runs efficiently, it saves you money. Changing filters once a month is a project most homeowners can perform themselves. Monthly filter maintenance is recommended because when filters become clogged, your system has to work harder to force warm air in to your home. Essentially, this means higher heating costs to you. Continue reading
