February 26, 2013
When Congress approved the legislative package to avoid the “fiscal cliff,” it was good news for homeowners in the greater Peachtree City area. The package reinstated the 2011 25C energy tax credits from January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2013. This is a great opportunity to use those tax credits to upgrade to high-efficiency HVAC equipment. The reinstatement of 25C covers high-efficiency HVAC equipment including furnaces and air conditioners. As a bonus, any installations of high-efficiency HVAC equipment made during 2012 […]
February 28, 2013
Whole-house humidifiers work well during the winter when houses are being heated and the air is dry. When they leak, they can cause substantial damage to your home. Here are a few suggestions for how to identify a problem and fix your leaky humidifier. Water pressure too high – This is a simple fix, so check this first. It should be no higher than 125psi. If you find it is higher, simply reducing it may fix your problem. Drain line […]
March 7, 2013
A heat pump can help keep your home warm in the winter and is one of the best investments Peachtree homeowners can make. Setting a heat pump may seem like a simple task, and it really is, but you should understand how reaching the ideal balance point will improve your heat pump’s performance, and in turn the comfort in your home. Many homeowners get the terms heating and cooling load and heating and cooling capacity mixed up. If you understand […]
March 12, 2013
If your water heater performance has been in a slump while your energy bills have been out of the ballpark, these five tips can help perk up your showers and improve water heating costs at the same time. Improve water heating costs Poor water heater performance is an indicator of excessive standby heat loss, lack of maintenance, an aging water heater or any combination of the three. These tips can help: Mini flush: Drain about one gallon of water from […]
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