Many homeowners experience problems with HVAC inefficiency and excess moisture due to failings in their home ventilation system. To avoid these issues, here are three common attic ventilation myths to avoid: 1. More ventilation is better While a lack of ventilation can cause problems with reduced home energy efficiency during the summer and moisture buildup …
Does Your Home Ventilation System Require An Upgrade?Edit Read More »
The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that the typical home’s duct system loses 20 percent of conditioned air through leaks. Bad connections, holes and cracks in your duct system may be the culprit if your energy bills seem particularly high or if you have a hard time keeping your home comfortable. The best way to …
Duct Testing: Find Out Just Where Your Ductwork Loses Valuable HeatEdit Read More »
As a homeowner, you’ll always want to find ways to save money on your monthly energy bills. One way to realize energy savings is to have the ducts in your home sealed. Duct sealing is a cost-effective way to combat the high cost of heating and cooling your home. Why seal ducts? The ductwork in your …
Considering A Duct Sealing Project? You Won’t Be DisappointedEdit Read More »
If you’re tired of wasting energy and paying for high monthly energy bills, it may be time to evaluate your whole-house performance. Use the following tips when you inspect your home for energy loss and find out what you can do about it. Check for air leaks – Air leaks to the outdoors and attic …
Get Better Whole-House Performance With A 7-Step Checklist That Evaluates Every Home SystemEdit Read More »
Today’s boilers are often 10 to 30 percent more energy efficient than those made 20 or even 10 years ago. Upgrading the old boiler in your southwest Illinois home will almost certainly lower your heating bills. To get the most from your investment, though, you’ll want a model that’s as energy efficient as possible. When …
Selecting An Efficient Boiler: 3 Steps To SuccessEdit Read More »
No one can predict the exact date you’ll absolutely have to replace your furnace. But one thing is for sure: it probably won’t be at the most convenient time. Since aging furnaces often fail when they’re under the highest heating demand, it will probably happen at the coldest time of the winter when you’ll have …
Need To Replace Your Furnace? Here’s How To Tell If It’s TimeEdit Read More »
A whole-house humidifier is a great way to protect your family from the unhealthy effects of dry air in the winter. If your family frequently complains of dry noses, cracked and itchy skin, and sore throats during the heating season, you should consider installing a central humidifier to help alleviate their suffering. While the physical …
Why Whole-House Humidifiers are Superior to Portable Units at Controlling HumidityEdit Read More »
After a long summer, these cooling fall days in the greater St. Louis metro area are a perfect time to take on a few DIY projects designed to improve home energy efficiency. Once the cold winds start blowing, you’ll be in position to settle in for the winter and enjoy savings from lower utility costs. …
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The state of Illinois enforces a law that requires all residential properties to have a working carbon monoxide detector installed within 15 feet from the master bedroom door if any kind of combustible fuel is used indoors (such as in a gas furnace or water heater). The law became effective in 2007, but if you’re …
Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Using Them To Secure Iron-Clad ProtectionEdit Read More »
A quick glance outside your window will confirm that fall is definitely here, and it’s time to have your heating systems checked out before the cold weather sets in. Preparing for annual service doesn’t have to take long, and if you follow this step-by-step guide, you’ll be ready in no time at all. Pull out …
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