Category Archives: Energy Evaluations

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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Control Air Leaks, And Stop Energy Loss

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: November 24, 2011

Do you ever feel drafts in your home? If you do, you definitely have air leaks. Even if you don’t feel the drafts, you could still be losing heated and

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To Select An Efficient Air Filter, Look For These Ratings

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: October 27, 2011

Every forced-air heating and cooling system has air filters to both improve indoor air quality and protect your home comfort equipment. These filters need to be changed on a regular

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Need Better Energy Savings? Get Home Equipment Ready For Cooler Weather

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: October 25, 2011

Saving energy is not just about the heating and cooling equipment you own — it must also be properly maintained to maximize efficiency. Important components of increasing energy savings during

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The Pros Do It Right: Let Valley Heating, Cooling And Electrical Conduct Your Home’s Energy Evaluation

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: October 13, 2011

A properly performed energy evaluation for your home can help you determine how much you should be spending on energy expenses versus how much you actually are spending. Not only will

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Pocket Some Energy Savings As Long As The Warm Weather Lasts With These Air Conditioning Operational Tips

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: September 29, 2011

Though summer in California is wrapping up, its still going to be plenty hot enough to require air conditioning for a while. That’s why its important to do all you can

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Need To Purify Your Home’s Air? Try An Air-Purification System

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: September 27, 2011

Purifying your home’s indoor air can be a necessity during certain times of the year in California when heat, humidity or pollution can cause an aggravation of allergy and asthma

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UV Lights: A Key Player In Your Clean-Air Strategy

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: September 22, 2011

Whether or not you realize it, the quality of your indoor air makes a huge difference in the level of comfort you experience in your home. One of the most

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The Energy Star: Let It Guide You When You’re Upgrading Your Equipment

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: September 20, 2011

As energy prices soar, many homeowners are seeking home-comfort systems that can lower their utility bills. If you are one of those homeowners, and you don’t know exactly where to

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The Ductless Mini-Split System: A Unique Solution for Not-Your-Usual Situations

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: September 15, 2011

The ductless mini-split is a very flexible system and can be used in a number of scenarios.  Whether you are adding a room or just have an area that you

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