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For homeowners who want to save money on their monthly energy usage, a home energy evaluation is an excellent first step. This type of evaluation shows you where you are using or losing energy and gives you the opportunity to correct problems that can drive your costs up. Check the insulation: Insulation keeps warm air inside during the winter and outside during the summer. Check your walls, ceilings, floors, foundation, attic, and basement for the proper amount of insulation. Pay […]
To stand up to Peachtree City’s rainy winters and hot summers, your heating and cooling system needs consistent care. As the new year kicks off, setting a few HVAC resolutions will help you keep up with that care. Plan Ahead for Routine Maintenance Replacing your air filter every month is one of the most important things you can do to keep your system efficient and lengthen the components’ life spans. Check the filter monthly and replace it if it’s covered […]
Many homeowners are unaware of the importance of adequate attic insulation. Inadequate insulation can be responsible for drafts, high utility bills and unexplained heat loss. Here is some basic information about attic insulation to help you understand how it can benefit your home. Insulation Types Rolls and batts are generally made from rock wool or fiberglass. Their flexibility makes them practical for placing between attic or floor joists and between wall studs. Loose-fill insulation is a type of attic insulation […]
You might have a state-of-the-art HVAC system with all the bells and whistles, but if your home isn’t properly weatherized, you’re still going to have a difficult time heating and cooling it affordably and effectively. This means both effective sealing to eliminate air leaks and proper insulation. Here we’ll mainly review air sealing. Any productive strategy for air sealing a home starts with finding where the air is leaking. You can do this yourself, basically for free, or else you […]