Indoor Air Quality Poor? HVAC Upgrades That Will Make It Better

Indoor Air Quality Poor? HVAC Upgrades That Will Make It BetterThe air inside your home is constantly being attacked. Whether from synthetic materials off-gassing fumes into your home, the problems that occur from keeping your home locked up tight or even just dust mites and pollen, indoor air quality is often poor. Upgrades to your HVAC system can help improve the quality of the air in your home, helping your family to live healthier lives. These changes can make a big difference in the indoor air quality of your home: Read More »

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Water Heating Costs Are Significant: Here’s How to Keep Them Under Control

Water Heating Costs Are Significant: Here's How to Keep Them Under ControlIn the South Bay Peninsula, a large part of your energy expenses are associated with water heating costs. Studies show this is often the second largest expense in your home, accounting for roughly 18 percent of the utility bill. While simply using less water can be a very good option to reducing your water heating costs, it’s not the only one available. Read More »

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Servicing Your Heat Pump Should Be on Your Spring To-Do List

Servicing Your Heat Pump Should Be on Your Spring To-Do ListHeat pumps provide homeowners throughout South Bay Peninsula and Santa Cruz an energy-efficient means to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures from season to season. Make a note of servicing your heat pump on your spring to-do list, and use this handy DIY checklist to prepare. Read More »

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Energy Evaluations: Plan One Today and Stop Leaking Dollars

Energy Evaluations: Plan One Today and Stop Leaking DollarsSummer’s around the corner, and that usually means increased energy costs for South Bay Peninsula and Santa Cruz area residents trying to keep their homes cool. A professional energy evaluation can help ensure your house is not leaking expensive cooling and wasting your money. Read More »

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Adding Insulation to Your Home: Inspecting and Evaluating Procedures

Adding Insulation to Your Home: Inspecting and Evaluating ProceduresInsulation plays a critical role in keeping energy costs as low as possible for your home. You can add more insulation to your home and be guaranteed that you will lower your energy bills as a result. Read More »

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Heat Pump Air Conditioning Converts Heat Into Cool Air

Heat Pump Air Conditioning Converts Heat Into Cool AirHeat pump air conditioning might sound like an oxymoron. This type of air conditioning is effective due to the science of using air-source heat pumps to transfer heat from one location to another. Let’s take a look at how heat pumps work so we can better understand how one can be used to cool off your home.    Read More »

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Air Filters from A to Z: Get the Most out of Yours

Air Filters from A to Z: Get the Most out of YoursAn HVAC system’s air filter has two primary functions: to provide superior protection against dirt and to deliver high airflow. Residents of South Bay Peninsula and Santa Cruz need high-quality air filters for their HVAC systems, especially in the summer months when the air is hot, dry and oftentimes dirty. Regularly changing your air filter is an absolute necessity, but there’s more to it than meets the eye. As a homeowner, it’s your job to know about the basics to take full advantage of your air filter. Read More »

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Circuit Breaker Problems: Causes and Cures

Circuit Breaker Problems: Causes and CuresThe circuit breaker is a common device found in the home and, because they’re ubiquitous, circuit breaker problems are fairly frequent occurrences. A breaker’s job is to prevent damage to the electrical circuit caused by electrical overloading and short circuiting and to generally detect any electrical faults through the electrical system of the home. Read More »

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Would a Smart Thermostat Fit into Your Lifestyle?

Would a Smart Thermostat Fit into Your Lifestyle?You can save energy and reduce utility costs by running your home HVAC system at optimum comfort levels only while you’re at home and awake, and at energy-saving levels when you’re away or asleep. Ideally, a homeowner can take care of these adjustments manually, but sometimes we get busy and forget to set the thermostat on the way out the door. Installing a smart thermostat can solve this problem for you. Read More »

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Planning for the Under-Cabinet Lighting in Your Kitchen Remodel

Planning for the Under-Cabinet Lighting in Your Kitchen RemodelWhen remodeling your kitchen, it is hard not to focus on the design elements, such as new cabinets and counters, flooring and energy-saving new appliances. Many homeowners forget about lighting until the renovation is underway, but without proper lighting your beautiful new mahogany, granite and stainless surfaces will not be center stage. Read More »

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