It’s been a hot summer in Foothills, El Dorado Hills, Granite Bay, and Citrus Heights, but now temperatures are on the decline. Is your home ready? Fall is the perfect time to weatherize. There are 3 major parts of the home weatherization process, each of equal and synergistic importance to the other.
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When it comes to complaints about home energy efficiency, we hear all kinds of different things from homeowners in the Foothills. Some concerns seem to pop up time and time again, however, and one of the most common issues we hear about is uneven heating and cooling throughout the home. It’s a problem you might associate with old home with systems that have not been well-maintained, but did you know this issue can happen just as easily in newer homes?
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Early fall is one of the most beautiful times of the year in the Foothills. It’s also a time for slowing down, which means taking a moment to look at whether or not you’re ready for winter. Cooler temps will be here before you know it, and there are a few things that all residents in Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Citrus Heights and Granite Bay can benefit from focusing on as we continue to transition into fall.
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Sep
This late summer season is a great time for homeowners in El Dorado Hills, Citrus Heights, Folsom, and beyond to start thinking about ways to improve home efficiency (aka “home performance”) as we make the transition into a new season. There are a lot of different elements that need to be taken into consideration when striving to improve home efficiency, some of which can actually affect the health of you and your family.
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Sep
Sep
There are countless homeowners in the El Dorado Hills, Sacramento, Folsom, Granite Bay areas, and beyond that rely on ductwork to keep them comfortable throughout the year—especially during the hot summer months. Many don’t even realize how much of an impact ductwork, the piping that ventilates heated and cooled air throughout the home, has on their lives, as it’s truly something that we tend to take for granted.
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There’s never a bad time to get a home energy audit, but mid-summer is a great time to schedule one. As outdoor temperatures reach triple digits, the differential between outside and inside air is quite dramatic, providing an excellent opportunity to test how tightly your home’s perimeter (or “building envelope”) is sealed.
Summer is in full swing here in the Foothills. For many, this means taking the time to ensure that their home is well-equipped to deal with the heat of the summer. Have you considered taking a closer look at your home’s ductwork? There’s a lot of talk about the importance of duct cleaning or duct sealing, but which one is right for your home? What is ductwork, anyway?
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Apr
Apr
If you’re like most people in Folsom and El Dorado Hills, spring cleaning has been on your mind ever since the beautiful weather has returned. Chances are, though, your spring cleaning checklist isn’t quite as complete as you think it is. Perhaps you’ve been focusing up until now on de-cluttering and getting rid of dirt and grime buildup that may have accumulated over the course of the winter…But what about your home’s indoor air quality?
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Mar
Mar
Knowing about your ducts and the facets of a duct installation can help keep your wallet thick, and your home comfortable. Duct systems are used to deliver and remove conditioned and unconditioned air from a building or home. To install ductwork properly and effectively, it must be properly designed.
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By working with California Energy Services, you can take advantage of Home Upgrade incentives by installing 3 or more measures from a flexible menu of options that will earn you points towards incentives and rebates. The more points, the higher the incentives. Your rebates and incentives depend on the total points you earn—up to $2,500 for 250 points.
