Is Your Home Performing Efficiently This Summer?
Is Your Home Performing Efficiently This Summer? When temperatures are at their highest, it often feels like the only way to save money is to shut the air conditioner off. AC systems use a lot of energy. But sometimes, circumstances in a home contribute to bills that are much higher than they should be. So what can you do to make your home more efficient? That depends on what’s going on in your home. The level of insulation in your home, the type of equipment you have, and how well your [...]
Choose An Energy Star Rated Air Conditioner For Efficiency
Looking to replace your air conditioning system? You should think about buying an GOODMAN ENERGY STAR labeled model. A high efficiency air conditioner can make a huge difference in your energy bills if you are replacing an older model. Central air conditioners need a SEER rating of at least 13 get the ENERGY STAR label, and many older systems have a SEER that is 6 or less! You can get models with a SEER of 20 or higher, so talk to professionals at HomeTech Builders to find out what the best [...]
How To Decrease Your Utility Bills, Increase Your Comfort And Ensure Your Safety
A GUIDE TO HOME PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING If you have the opportunity to schedule a home performance assessment for your home, don’t miss out! Home performance contracting describes the process of assessing major home efficiency, air quality, comfort, and safety issues. Learn more about how scheduling service with a qualified contractor can transform your home below! DECREASING YOUR BILLS Most homes have some level of air leakage that diminishes the efficiency of a home’s HVAC system. There could be air leaks around windows and doors that let warmth in during the summer, [...]
Tips For Starting Up Your Air Conditioner This Season
Cool Tips For This Season! Soon enough, you’ll be running your central air conditioner just as often as you ran your heating system this winter. In our part of the country, it can get pretty warm, so you may be anxious to get the air conditioner started up right away at the first sign of heat. But we’re here to remind you that you cannot expect your air conditioner to run properly when you need it, unless you prepare. Just like heating systems, air conditioning units need maintenance before the warmer [...]
When is It Time To Replace My AC
WHEN IS IT TIME TO REPLACE MY AC? There are numerous factors affecting the decision to replace your air conditioning system. You may be impelled by necessity: your old AC may have simply stopped working one day, and no amount of tinkering would make it turn on. Whatever your reason for considering replacement, you need to receive a professional diagnosis in order to evaluate your unique situation appropriately. That said, there are some common signs that may indicate you need to replace your air conditioner, rather than to continue repairing it. [...]
Drought Tolerant Turf Vs. Natural Grass
Drought Tolerant Turf Vs. Natural Grass - What are the differences? If you want a lawn at your home, you have two choices – natural grass or artificial turf. Which is best? Well, that depends on practical factors such as initial and ongoing costs and the amount of maintenance required as well as personal aesthetic and sustainability preferences. Artificial Turf can do everything natural grass can do (often better), and it can do a lot of things natural grass cannot. Let’s compare. Total Cost of Ownership For natural grass, you [...]