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Monthly Archives: June 2011

The Costly Secrets An Energy Evaluation Can Uncover

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: June 30, 2011

Energy evaluations determine how much energy you are using versus how much you should be using. They identify areas of your home where you are wasting energy and provide you

Posted in Air Conditioning, Air ducts, Energy Evaluations, Furnaces, Heating, IAQ – Indoor Air Quality | Tagged bay peninsula, conditioned air, cost efficient solutions, energy evaluation, energy evaluations, energy usage, hvac system, leaky ducts, leaky ductwork, sealant, temperature settings | Leave a comment

Keep On Top Of Your Preventive Maintenance, And Your HVAC System Won’t Let You Down

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: June 28, 2011

Remembering to schedule preventive maintenance for your HVAC system can be hard to do but is important to keeping your home comfortable. It also helps keep your utility bills low

Posted in Air Conditioning, Furnaces, Heating, Preventative Maintenance, Service & Maintenance, Thermostats, Ventilation | Tagged air conditioner, bay peninsula, electrical connections, heating and cooling, hvac system, preventive maintenance, santa cruz area, temperatures, thermostat, utility bills | Leave a comment

Save Money At The Push Of A Button With A Programmable Thermostat

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: June 23, 2011

Installing a programmable thermostat is one of the easiest ways to lower your utility bills right away. They are easy to program and can be used to lower your energy

Posted in Air Conditioning, Energy Evaluations, Furnaces, Heating, Service & Maintenance, Thermostats | Tagged air filters, bay peninsula, conditioned air, energy usage, heating and air, heating and air conditioning, heating cooling, hvac system, programmable thermostat, santa cruz areas, utility bills | Leave a comment

When You Want The Job Done Right, Put NATE On It — A NATE-Certified Technician, That Is

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: June 21, 2011

NATE refers to the North American Technician Excellence organization. This organization offers certification to air conditioning, heating, refrigeration and ventilation technicians.

Posted in Air Conditioning, Air ducts, Air Filters, Energy Evaluations, Filtration, Furnaces, Heating, IAQ – Indoor Air Quality, Insulation, Mold, Preventative Maintenance, Service & Maintenance, Thermostats, UV Lights, Ventilation | Tagged air distribution, California, certified technician, commercial refrigeration, expert professionals, gas furnaces, heat pumps, heating refrigeration, hvac systems, hvac units, nate, oil furnaces, Santa Cruz, service professionals, South Bay Peninsula | Leave a comment

How A Zoning System Can Keep Your Home Comfy And Energy Efficient

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: June 16, 2011

Central air conditioning and heating systems are designed to keep your home at a comfortable temperature. And that is what they do — sort of. If you are like most

Posted in Air Conditioning, Energy Evaluations, Furnaces, Heating, IAQ – Indoor Air Quality, Thermostats, Zoning Systems | Tagged air conditioner, central air conditioning, central furnace, cool air, heating and cooling, heating systems, hvac, programmable thermostats, temperature variation, thermostat, utility bills, zoning systems | Leave a comment

Tax Credits On Alternative Energies Possible in 2011

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: June 14, 2011

Upgrading your heating and cooling system is a significant investment. You want to be sure that you are getting good value for your money and that your equipment will operate

Posted in Air Conditioning, Energy Evaluations, Heating, Tax Credits and Rebates | Tagged alternative energy source, bay peninsula, efficient systems, energy efficiency, energy efficient heating, federal tax credits, home improvements, local contractor, seasonal promotions, state and local governments | Leave a comment

Why A Load Calculation Should Happen Before You Upgrade

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: June 9, 2011

You wouldn’t put a motorcycle engine in a truck or try to connect a garden hose to a fire hydrant. It’s obvious why these situations wouldn’t work: too much or

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Ask These Questions When Choosing A Water Heater

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: June 7, 2011

You probably know that heating and cooling is one of the most significant energy expenditures for your home, but most people don’t realize that their water heater also uses a

Posted in Energy Evaluations, Service & Maintenance | Tagged bay peninsula, energy efficient water heater, energy expenditures, heat pumps, heating and cooling, heating cooling, home appliance, hot water storage tanks, hvac, santa cruz area, water heaters, water heating, water storage tanks | Leave a comment

Use These Duct Sealing Strategies For Air Leak Problems

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: June 2, 2011

Duct sealing is one of the most important steps homeowners in the South Bay, Peninsula and Santa Cruz area can make to increase home efficiency and save money. According to Energy

Posted in Air Conditioning, Air ducts, Energy Evaluations, Heating, IAQ – Indoor Air Quality, Service & Maintenance | Tagged bay peninsula, ductwork, energy star, indoor air quality, leaks, metal ducts, utility bills | Leave a comment

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