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Hey guys, I need some help on this one. I have an inspection this Saturday. The home was built in 1910 and has an outdoor Heatmor Furnace. I have not ran across one of these before and was wondering if anyone could shed a little light on how to inspect it, … (3 comments)
According to ENERGY STAR, properly sealing and insulation a home can save up to 10% on heating and cooling costs.
Topic: Preparing your Heating and Cooling System for SummerGuest: Jim from Arizona Comfort Systems, Sierra Vista, AZ Powered by Podbean.com 
I was out conducting an energy audit the other day and came across this serious, potentially life threatening hazard. 
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While Austin is known for its warm sunny weather, there are those few months where every year, when the temperature drops, it begins to get cold and we watch our heating bills rise. During the winter season, nearly two-thirds or your electricity (or gas) bill is devoted to heating spaces, often … (1 comments)
Do you really think it makes a difference in the quality of the showing of a home when the air and/or heat are off or are set at an unreasonable temperature for the weather? Absolutely it does!A prospective buyer will not stay in your home long enough to determine whether they … (1 comments)
For supplemental heating options, we've been on a dedicated path to reducing our heating bills.Most everyone is experiencing the same problem as our weather in the Pacific Northwest has been particularly cold this past January. This is not a new problem for us as our house was built in 1938 and … (0 comments)
Ceiling fans make the air feel cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter? Why! Simply the breeze they create. When you turn on ceiling fans depending upon which way the blades are turning it is either moving air up or down and usage will depending upon the season. During the cool Paradise … (0 comments)
Woodbridge CT Clean Energy Initiative (WCEI) Seminar Series
I got this idea from Don Davies rather excellent blog on wood stoves - http://activerain.com/blogsview/300623/Alternative-Source-of-HeatWhen one is wanting to heat their home using either a fireplace or a wood stove, the use of properly seasoned wood is paramount!Wood needs to have been cut and split for at the bare minimum of … (4 comments)
I have lived and worked in the Ridgewood, NJ area for over 38 years and often I get asked about remodeling and how to avoid the many pitfalls that can insue. There are many ways a remodeling job can go south or end up with a less than satisfactory result. The … (3 comments)
I am representing the Buyers in this transaction. The Listing Agent was on vacation with her family when we had the walk through with the Seller on Monday night. We discovered that the radiator closest to the boiler was not eminating any heat and 1 of the basement switches when used, tripped 2 … (4 comments)
With gasoline prices jumping higher and higher every day, Americans are feeling the pinch in their wallets. As we near the Holiday season, consumers may hold back on purchases in order to pay for Heating and Transportation expenses. This pull back on spending will just add to the already slowing economy.
Save money and energy this winter!! Minimize the energy needed to heat your home by making sure your windows and doors are well-sealed with caulking and weather-stripping. This easy and inexpensive fix can save as much as 10 percent of winter heating costs.
Like most real estate agents, I have various types of contractors on a resource list that I share with my clients. And it's hard to get on and easy to get off my list. 
I just wanted to let everyone know that by helping the environment and saving energy, it really does pay off in dollars and sense also.A few months ago, I changed most of the lights bulbs in my home from the regular we used to use to the Energy Star bulbs. We … (15 comments)
The federal government is encouraging homeowners to purchase components for their homes with higher energy-efficiency. To do so, the government is offering a reduced cost of certain upgrades by tax crediting those components that qualify. However, there is a time limit that expires at the year's end.A list of examples include:Windows, … (2 comments)
Carbon Monoxide is the #1 cause of poisonings in the U.S. Yet less than 5% of all CO Poisonings are reported! The use of low level CO Alarms could potentially prevent many fatalities. Carbon Monoxide can kill in minutes or hours depending on the level of CO in the air.Everyone is … (6 comments)
When we bought our home in Weston Florida it came with a gas heated pool. The weather here will soon be changing...it will eventually get cold. But how can anyone continue to be able to swim in their pool during the winter months without it costing them an arm and a … (11 comments)
If a basement is unfinished does it still need foundation insulation ? Yes, unless the floor above is insulated. Even if used only for storage and heating and cooling equipment the basement is thermally connected to the rest of the house.
ARM mortgage payments aren't the only payments adjusting at an alarming rate. The latest news about this winter's heating costs is equally grim. The cost of heating oil, for example, is projected to go up a whopping 28%! The usual excuses are being given for the increase; higher oil prices and … (6 comments)
Planting a tree in fall? Want to provide passive heating and cooling to your home? 
I was talking with some agents the other day and one of the agents said they had a buyer request that the seller have the home re-insulated because the home inspector mentioned it was not sufficient. The seller reacted like it has been great since we have lived here. Is insulation … (7 comments)
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Where I am from, thermostats seem to be a normal part of the landscape of the home. Usually located in the hallway or other interior space, they are pretty much ignored unless you live in a house full of college students all used to living under different temperatures. In that case, … (0 comments)
So bloody hot right now, how could I be talking about insulation? Proper insulation in your home will help your house to stay cooler inside in the summertime as well as stay warm in the winter. For a house heated by gas or oil in this area (Ohio) these are the … (0 comments)
Radiators can be a fantastic way to heat a room. Unlike central heating systems that alternate a room between "too hot" and "too cold", a radiator by contrast emits a steady heat. A major disadvantage of radiators, though, is that they occupy floor space and can make designing a room's layout … (0 comments)
Everybody knows that adding insulation to the attic is a great way to save on your heating costs. But what if you live in the Deep South where the temperature only gets below 20° once or twice a year? Can adding insulation help reduce cooling costs, too?Yes. Anytime your increase the … (0 comments)
A new generation of cook-tops that use induction heating technology puts an end to slaving over a hot stove.Induction heats faster, is easier to control, simpler to clean and safer to use. It also consumes 30 - 40 percent less energy than other cooking methods. Induction is done with magnets, It … (1 comments)
Okay, this green thing is getting some energy. I have never made the time or energy to seriously pursue a hobby. I am a so-so quilter and slightly better at crochet. I have recently decided with great reluctance to give up the quilting as much for issues of storage and space … (3 comments)
How come homebuyers will spend three days choosing their wainscotting but no time to choose their heating and cooling system which effects not only their health but their wallet as well? … (2 comments)
You will find this information very helpful whether you are a home owner or thinking about buying one! Researchers at Freddie Mac have put together a list for us of life expectancies of various home systems and major appliances and published it on The Old House Web at http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/detailed/267.shtml … (0 comments)
If your newspaper doesn't carry a column called American Energy, this may bring you up to date. as of early this year, air conditioning companies are no longer allowed to produce units with a seer less than 13. That's the energy efficiency rating. It used to be that you paid more … (2 comments)