Now that summer’s officially over and temperatures are getting more comfortable, it’s a good time to start thinking about those home improvement projects you’ve been putting off, like sealing attic air leaks and improving insulation levels. Even if you have adequate attic insulation, finding and sealing air leaks air leaks will improve insulation performance and make
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Insulation is a miracle for passive energy-efficiency in your home. It keeps heat from entering your home in the summer and traps heat inside during the winter. A poorly insulated home means higher energy bills throughout the year and a heating and cooling system that’s straining to keep up with changes in internal temperature. Unfortunately,
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The weather, while beautiful to different people year-round, is temperate and mild right now. Most of us can get by without needing to use our central air systems. This makes spring the perfect time to do home maintenance such as dusting, replacing your air filter, or getting your HVAC system inspected. It’s also the perfect
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Properly insulating your Northern California home is a must if you want to keep your energy bills down and your house warm during the winter (and cool in the summer.) Installing additional insulation on your own is a great idea, but you should know the risks of the insulation materials both already in your home
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HVAC Service in Martinez, Concord & Surrounding Areas The Local HVAC Company You Can Trust Are you looking for a local HVAC company you can depend on in the Martinez, CA area? Service Champions has been serving your area for the better part of twenty years and we’d greatly appreciate your consideration. We have a
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What are those water spots on the ceiling? Does it look as if the vents are leaking? If you find water or moisture around your HVAC vents, take action fast! Continue reading to learn more about moisture and water damage around your home’s AC vents. Condensation What causes condensation to form on the air ducts
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Reducing your energy consumption doesn’t always require a large investment, and a few small changes really can go a long way towards reducing your monthly utility bills. Improving the energy efficiency of your home may be a little difficult at the start, but it’s far from impossible. The methods listed below make your home more
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With energy-efficiency and comfort as top priorities for today’s homeowners, the water heater is becoming more and more important. Since water heating accounts for around 20% of your total energy bill, you may be looking into tankless water heaters as the solution. But what are tankless heaters, and how do they differ from their traditional
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When you go upstairs in the summer, is it easily 10 degrees warmer than the downstairs? You try turning your thermostat down, but now your downstairs starts to freeze! If you have family living on both levels of your home, now you’ve got a battle over the thermostat, and nobody is happy. Somebody is bound
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Spring is synonymous with inflated energy bills that come with the increased need to keep homes well heated. Consequently, the search for ways to minimize your monthly bills without foregoing your family’s comfort is not unusual. If you are looking for ways to keep your energy bills in check, here are some steps you can
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