Adding a Heat control window film to the inside of your home windows will help keep rooms cooler. It is almost like tinting your vehicle windows, but for your house instead. The heat reducing window coating helps reflect the ultraviolet rays from the sun as well as radiant heat and as a result, can help … Read more
Energy Efficiency
Knowing if you need new Windows or not can be answered if you answer these questions: Are my energy bills expensive every month? Can you feel a draft coming from outside when you put your hand next to the windows? Do your windows have condensation on them? Are your windows rotted or difficult to open … Read more
Windows are an important part of your home’s aesthetics and one of the first things that people see from the exterior of the home. Older windows simply are not as energy efficient as new windows today simply because technology has changed. Windows can account for up to 25 percent of total house heat loss. Replacing … Read more
Where’s the hot water? This is fairly common problem. Before you reach for the phone to call in a professional, one of two things is probably wrong with your water heater: 1. If there is no loss of water pressure, but the water supply is cold and flows continuous, it’s probably a burned out pilot … Read more
Are you considering installing Solar Panels in San Antonio to power your home? Great news! Rebates and tax credits could now lower a home owner’s payments to less than $100 a month for installing 5 kilowatts of solar power. By installing Solar Panels. on the roof of your home, you could save $60 a monthly … Read more
This illustration shows how common air leaks are caused in a home and where they occur. You can help stop air leaks around windows and doors with silicone caulking. Check the exterior for cracked or missing caulking. Remove the old caulking as best you can and then come back with a new bead. If you … Read more
Most people don’t pay an attention to their Water Heater or know where it is located in the house. Your water heater uses about 14-25% of your electric bill. I call it the Rodney Dangerfield of appliances because it typically “gets no respect.” It is constantly working even when you are not at home, on … Read more
Your Refrigerator uses 13.7% of your electricity bill. A 2009 Energy Star refrigerator model will save you up to 40% in energy use over refrigerators manufactured as recently as 2001. It might seem wasteful to get rid of that 2001 model, but it makes good financial sense. Just make sure it is labeled as an … Read more
Is the $1,500 tax credit available for each product? Can I get $1,500 for windows and another $1,500 for a new HVAC system? Can I get $1,500 in 2009 and another $1,500 in 2010? Even if you purchase multiple products you can only get a maximum of $1,500 over the 2-year period (2009 & 2010). Basically you can spend … Read more
Radiant Barrier is material that is installed in attics to reduce summer heat gain and winter heat loss. This reduces building heating and cooling energy usage, saving money on monthly energy bills. The potential benefit of attic radiant barrier is primarily in reducing air-conditioning cooling loads in warm or hot climates.like we have here in … Read more
A quick and easy way to see if you need more Attic Insulation is to look across your attic. If your insulation is level with or below the joists, you probably need to add more insulation(but remember to seal the air leaks before you insulate). If you don’t know what a joist is, get a … Read more
To lower your electric bill you basically need to do one thing—use less electricity. There are many ways to do this. Get a Smart Programmable Thermostat. Program it to heat or cool less when your not at home. Use your cloths dryer less. Hang your clothes to dry. Wash and Dry only full loads. Unplug … Read more