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Duct Sealing Can Take Your Home’s Performance To New Levels

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: April 12, 2012

Have you considered the importance of having a well-sealed duct system? If your heating and cooling bills are higher than you would like, you could take energy savings to a

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5 Home Insulation Types Every Homeowner Should Know

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: March 13, 2012

Insulation is an important part of every home, and this protective layer works by trapping hot or cool air and forming a barrier so your home maintains a consistent temperature

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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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Duct-Sealing Steps That Topple Energy Loss

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: November 8, 2011

Whether you are running the air conditioner or furnace, your ductwork is an important component of your home comfort system. If you are losing air through leaks or disconnected joints,

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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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Insulation Values Contribute To Efficiency

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: October 11, 2011

No one wants to be uncomfortable in their own home, and a proper insulation barrier is a key component in keeping that from happening.

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How Design, Site And Heating Needs Factor Into Your Solar Decision

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: August 25, 2011

Solar heating, though having made great strides, is still a novelty in many areas. Here in California, our climate lends itself to harvesting much of the sun’s rays to lower

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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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Use This Checklist To Know When To Upgrade Insulation

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: May 19, 2011

Insulation is probably not something you think about very often. Even though you don’t usually see it in the attic or behind the walls, it is constantly working to keep

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