The Value of a Secret

Secrets are tricky things, aren’t they? Depending on the subject (surprise party vs. hazardous waste) and who it is about (relative vs. major corporation), a secret can be a fun event bonding people together or it can go to the other extreme where a bit of information left untold has the potential to be dangerous to your health. Everyone has secrets both big and small and we are no exception. Don’t be too alarmed. Our secret is not as scary as hazardous waste; and one thing is for sure… Whether we are referring to people or companies, the truth will come out eventually. Why, then, do so many companies leave out information their customers need to know in order to make informed decisions? Money, of course, and maybe power and definitely a concern for their reputation. We are just not interested in being a company with secrets. To learn more about a big secret the heating and air conditioning industry has been keeping, read “Have You Heard the Dark and Dirty Secret…about Your Home Comfort System?”

What Difference Will It Make?

There are a lot of good ideas that pop up in our conversations, news feeds, blog subscriptions and preferred TV programs. If only we had the time and resources to implement every one of them. 

But we don’t (even if we try). Time and resources are limited. So we have to evaluate the benefit versus the investment with questions like these: Will it make a difference? Can this difference be measured?

These are the kind of questions that you actually can answer with a really good idea I’d like you to consider: a Whole House Energy Analysis.

In any home, there can be hidden energy wasters that are sending your utility bills up needlessly. An energy Analysis will pinpoint these problems, giving you a complete analysis of how to improve your home’s energy use.

The difference this will make comes in improved energy efficiency that can show up in lower energy use (measurable through utility bills). It also can show you how to create a more comfortable home environment year-round.

To help you evaluate what changes you may make, the Department of Energy offers up several questions to ask yourself. You can read more about those in this report, This Is One Analysis You’ll Actually Like.

The Definition of Insanity...

According to Albert Einstein, the definition of insanity is “doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Ever wonder what you could do – or not do – in your home to save money on your energy bills? Saving money is just as important now as it always has been, but it is increasingly more difficult to do. It seems like with every trip to the grocery store, the prices of even the basics: bread, milk, eggs, fruit and vegetables are rising. So are all of our utilities, but there is something that we can do about that. What to do: By having a trained, licensed professional conduct an Energy Analysis of your home, you will have the benefit of knowing what changes you can make, both big and small, to lower your increasing utility bills. Your technician will also be able to tell you which “high efficiency” heating and cooling system will be the right fit for you, saving you even more money in the long run. The unusually cool temperatures this summer have some of these air conditioners selling at a reduced rate so that’s an even bigger incentive to replace your old system and save on energy bills. Without this valuable service, you will continue to make the same energy mistakes over and over again and nothing will ever change. Your bills will continue to rise and you will continue to wonder why. To schedule your Energy Analysis, call or email and we will be happy to assist you.

PG & E New Rebate Program

Get up to a $9,000 rebate with a significant increase in energy efficiency measures for your home. Call now to set up an in home consultation. 925-427-5522.

Does your Homes Air Conditioner freeze up in the summer?

The two reasons your homes air conditioner may freeze during the summer. It is due to a lack of air at the coil attached to your furnace. Or a lack of Freon in your system. What happens is the lack of air causes the coil to turn into a block of ice.

Once this happens the coil is unable to transfer heat from the inside to the outside of the home. If this happened to you last year. Please call us and let us get you A/C ready for the summer. Which is right around the corner. Call now! 925-427-5522.

April is Allergy Month

What is your IAQ Indoor Air Quality IQ?
Do you suffer from allergies? 66% of allergy sufferers are women.
Do you own an electronic air cleaning filter?
Replace the filter in your furnace before you use your air conditioner this summer. Have us tune up your air conditioner before it gets hot.

Maintenance

One of the most important things for your home comfort heating and cooling system is routine maintenance. Like a car your system needs a tune up. Please find out about or twice a year preventive maintenance agreement for your home.