When was the last time you cleaned your attic? It’s easy to overlook, particularly if you don’t go up there much. However, it’s an important task that should be performed regularly. In fact, did you know that a clean attic can improve your HVAC system’s performance and keep your house comfortable? Here’s how a clean […]
Check Your Home Insulation Levels in 5 Simple Steps
Winter is coming, and it’s important to be able to keep your house warm. One of the best ways of maintaining home comfort is with proper insulation. Heat rises, so if you don’t have enough insulation, the warmth from your furnace will flow right out of your home and into your attic. Insulation slows that […]
How Skylights Affect Energy Efficiency
Can Your Roof Affect Your HVAC System?
Here's Why Insulation is Important in the Summer
You probably know that insulating your home is important in the winter, as it keeps rising heat from escaping your home into the attic, but did you know that insulation is also essential in the summer?
Heat Loss? Fix it and Keep Your Home Comfortable
A cold, dry Dayton night can quickly sap the warmth out of a poorly-weatherized home. By taking some basic steps to defend your home against heat loss, however, you can keep your living space cozy all winter.
Understanding Heat Gain and How You Can Prevent It
Your central air conditioning system fights a constant battle in the summertime. Its enemy? Heat gain. During the cooling season, as heat infiltrates your home, or is generated inside the house, your A/C is always working hard to remove it. Consequently, if you can find ways to reduce heat encroachment in your home, your cooling […]
Weatherizing Windows: A Quick and Easy Way to Boost Energy Efficiency
Drafty windows can run up the cost of conditioning the air in your home since windows are one of the main areas where homes lose heat in the winter and gain it in the summer. Air leaks around windows make your home uncomfortable and add to your energy costs. But weatherizing windows is simple enough […]
How Your Home’s Building Envelope Factors Into Energy Efficiency
Home energy efficiency involves more than having the most efficient heating and cooling systems and appliances. Your home’s building envelope also has a sizable impact on its energy efficiency. Understanding the role the building envelope plays in improving efficiency can help you save energy and stay comfortable year-round.
Smart Ways to Cut Cooling Costs and Save Energy Dollars
Dayton’s summers can be a challenge, especially when it comes to saving money on heating and cooling. But even when the days are at their muggiest, you can do something to cut cooling costs in your home. Try these strategies:
