Monthly Archives: January 2012

Need To Increase Energy Savings To Loosen The Tight Grip On Your Budget?

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: January 31, 2012

Are you looking for ways to reduce your fuel usage and achieve more energy savings this season? Here are some proven strategies that are helping homeowners in South Bay, peninsula

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Upgrade Water Heater Savings By Increasing Insulation

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: January 26, 2012

The costs of heating water for home use comes in second in the average U.S. homeowner’s totally energy budget, right after heating and cooling costs. Aside from investing a significant

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Air Leak Problems That Require Professional Help

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: January 24, 2012

Many homes in the South Bay, Santa Cruz and peninsula areas have air leak problems. These leaks are commonly found in the attic, basement, crawl spaces and in the shell

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A Hearth Product Boosts Warmth And Atmosphere: A Guide To Selecting And Installing One

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: January 19, 2012

A hearth product can really boost your home’s “coziness” factor, simultaneously increasing its warmth and atmosphere. But if you’ve started exploring your options, you already know there is a dizzying

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Home HVAC Systems: Understanding Them Can Maximize Savings

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: January 17, 2012

Your home HVAC system, which consists of the thermostat, the furnace and A/C, and the ductwork, consumes a lot of energy. Making changes to upgrade the efficiency of each will

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An Efficient Furnace Motor Impacts Savings All Year

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: January 12, 2012

It’s now possible to get a more efficient furnace motor, an integral component of your HVAC system, that can translate into big energy savings – and those energy savings are

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Furnace Troubleshooting Tips Put You In Control

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: January 10, 2012

While California homeowners are generally well versed in home cooling equipment, a little heating knowledge is also required to ensure warmth during cooler weather. Furnace troubleshooting tips can come in

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Budget-Friendly Advice To Manage Your Water Heater’s Energy Consumption

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: January 5, 2012

The water heater is one of the single largest energy-consuming appliances in your home. In fact, in most households the water heater is directly responsible for about 12 percent of

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Set Your Whole-House Humidification System For Big Gains In Energy Savings This Winter

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: January 3, 2012

The humidity level in your home is just as important as the temperature when it comes to your comfort and ability to save energy this winter. Did you know that

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