Heat Gain 101: What Monrovia Homeowners Need to KnowWhen you're trying to keep your home cool during a summer in the Monrovia area, heat gain is your number one enemy. Heat gain is the amount of heat added to your home by sources such as air leaks, moisture infiltration, solar radiation, heat given off by appliances or electronics, heat and moisture contributed home ... Continue Reading
Make Sure Your Monrovia Home Is Ready for Spring with These Maintenance Tips
Make Sure Your Monrovia Home Is Ready for Spring with These Maintenance Tips It's finally spring, which means it's also time for seasonal maintenance. Spring is the perfect time to look around your home, note any winter damages (we did have a bit of snow, after all) and complete all necessary repairs. These simple maintenance tips can help you get started: Roof. Heavy ... Continue Reading
Ductwork Pasadena: Properly Seal Ductwork with Mastic and Mesh Tape
Ductwork Pasadena: Properly Seal Ductwork with Mastic and Mesh Tape Many homeowners take their HVAC air ducts for granted. Yet, this ductwork plays a vital role in delivering conditioned air throughout their homes and bringing "used" air back to their furnace, A/C or heat pump. In many homes, either because of poor installation or maintenance, or from the ravages of ... Continue Reading
Nothing to Sneeze At — Tips on Eliminating Dust in Your Home
Nothing to Sneeze At -- Tips on Eliminating Dust in Your Home Keep the sneezing to a minimum and enjoy a higher quality of life by eliminating the dust in your Pasadena home. Dust can enter your home many ways, but you can get rid of or reduce it. Take a look at these tips on eliminating dust from your home—so you can breathe easy again: Take off your shoes ... Continue Reading
Air Leaks in Your Home Are a Problem: Learn How to Stop Them
Air leaks in your home can be responsible for a significant waste of conditioned air and unnecessary increases in your heating and cooling costs. As conditioned air gets out and seasonal outdoor air gets in, your HVAC system works harder and your indoor comfort level decreases. By finding and sealing these leaks, you prevent the problems associated with them. Sealing the ... Continue Reading
If Done Correctly, a DIY Energy Evaluation Can Clue You in to Fixable Inefficiencies
If Done Correctly, a DIY Energy Evaluation Can Clue You in to Fixable Inefficiencies Performing a DIY energy evaluation gives homeowners a clue about inefficiencies around the home. Once you know where air leaks occurs, and where insulation lacks, along with other key considerations, you’ll know just where to target your efforts to solve energy wasting problems around the ... Continue Reading
A Beginner’s Guide To Finding The Air Leaks In Your Home
If you haven’t already made an effort to seal your home’s air leaks, now is a great time to start this home improvement project. With air leaks plugged up, you’ll enjoy a more comfortable interior and greater heating and cooling efficiency, which results in lower energy bills. Here’s a beginner’s guide to finding the air leaks in your home. ... Continue Reading
Troubling Signs That Your Ductwork Needs Attention
The ductwork in your home serves as a network of tubes that deliver heated or cooled air to every room. Sometimes, problems occur with the duct system that waste money, degrade home comfort and even threaten your health. Here are some troubling signs that your ductwork needs attention. ... Continue Reading
Those Little Air Leaks Could Be Costing You A Lot — Plug Them
There are probably more little air leaks in your house than you realize. From the attic to the frame, escaping air costs you money all year round. Plugging leaks takes a little time, but is well worth the effort. The more efficient your HVAC system runs, the better for you and the environment. There will be fewer emissions if the heating and cooling system is using less ... Continue Reading
Do You Have An Energy-Efficient Attic? You Might Need An HVAC Contractor If….
Do You Have An Energy-Efficient Attic? You Might Need An HVAC Contractor If…. Even if you have the newest HVAC equipment installed in your home, it doesn't necessarily mean that your system, as a whole, will function in an energy-efficient manner. There are many other components involved in creating an energy-efficient house. One way to help your system out, ... Continue Reading
