Monthly Archives: January 2012

Your Winter Heating Bills: Low-Cost And No-Cost Ways To Hold Them Down

It’s no secret that winters in northern California and southern Oregon can get mighty chilly. Cold winters often mean high heating bills, taking a few low-cost and no-cost measures can

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Optimizing Furnace Efficiency To Minimize Your Heating Costs

If your heating bills are higher than they should be, furnace efficiency could be the culprit. HVAC-system inefficiencies are common and can cost you hundreds of dollars per year. Making

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Insulating Your Water Heater Can Improve Energy Efficiency

You probably don’t think much about your water heater and how it can contribute to your energy savings. But perhaps you should be thinking about that. By insulating your water

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Duct Sealing Can Save You Significantly In Annual Energy Costs

Leaky ducts lose air as it travels through your home, causing your HVAC system to work harder (which means more frequent repairs) and increasing your energy costs. Sealing those ducts

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Heating Load Affecting Furnace Performance? Reduce It

Winters in northern California and southern Oregon can get pretty cold, forcing your HVAC system to work hard and driving up your heating bills. But the demands of the weather

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Geothermal Systems Provide Comfort And Efficiency

Geothermal is one of the most energy-efficient heating and cooling options available to homeowners today. The climate in southern Oregon and northern California is well suited for this kind of

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Rejuvenating Indoor Air Quality — Three Basic Strategies

If you’re concerned about the quality of your indoor air, you can take several measures to correct the situation. Three of the most effective measures are:

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Consider Variable-Speed Blower Motors As An HVAC Efficiency Enhancer

Of all the components in a furnace, the blower is one of the most important. As the name implies, the blower does the job of pushing the heated air into

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Solar Solutions For Enhanced Energy Efficiency In Your Home

If you’re thinking about upgrading your HVAC system, or it’s simply on its last legs — why not consider a solar solution? Another great way to increase your home’s energy

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