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Get warm and fuzzy with home weatherization
Windows and doors Reducing leaks around windows, doors and chimneys in your home will result in considerable annual energy savings. Caulking and weatherstripping are two simple and effective air-sealing techniques that offer quick returns on investment, often one year or less. Caulk is generally used for cracks and openings between stationary house components such…
Posted in : Doors, Windows, Heating, Cooling, Insulation
What’s your furnace mileage?
The average car is driven 15,000 miles in that same year, which averages 540 hours of use. Based on these estimates, your furnace accumulates an average of 118,555 “furnace miles” each year. Over time this reveals some startling information about just how much work we have come to expect from our furnaces. By comparing…
Improving your home’s performance
Undertaking a home energy audit creates a baseline for your home’s performance. Our Home Performance Specialists will seek out drafts or leaking ductwork. Once found, Washington Energy Services is able to seal your home so that you aren’t wasting expensive heating or cooling energy. By insulating and air sealing first, you will make your…
Posted in : Heating, Furnace, Home energy audit
In photos: ductless heat pump installation
Ductless heat pumps use less energy and provides more heat for your energy dollar – now that’s technology at work! Compared to electric baseboard or wall heat, you could see a 25-50% reduction in heating costs (source NEEA, NW Ductless Project). We can have systems installed and ready to use in as little as one…
Posted in : Heating, Ductless heat pump
What happens during an HVAC tune-up?
Regular maintenance and tune-ups hold many benefits, including better performance, greater longevity, and a reduced risk of problems or breakdowns when you need your HVAC system the most. Your Seattle HVAC service can help you enjoy the improved home comfort that comes with a well-tuned system by offering regular tune-up services for both your home…
Programmable thermostats: a holiday must-have
Set it, forget it, and save. Whether you’re out chopping down the perfect tree, caroling around the neighborhood, or simply at work, don’t heat an empty house. The ability to program your heat to operate only when you’re home can provide considerable energy savings. In fact, according to ENERGY STAR (US Department of Energy),…
Enjoying wintertime energy savings
As the temperature continues to drop, knowing how to maximize your wintertime energy savings will not only reduce your financial costs, but also improve the overall energy-efficiency, comfort, and eco-friendliness of your home. Whether you’re interested in considering a new heating system or thermostat, or are just looking for simple ways to save money and…
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The health and economic benefits of air duct cleaning
Stay healthy. According to the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA), a typical six-room home can accumulate up to 40 pounds of dust annually through everyday living. Yes, 40 pounds. These contaminants are pulled in through the system and re-circulated up to seven times a day. This re-circulation causes a build-up of contaminants in…
Fall for these 5 autumn maintenance tips
Keep the cold out. Feeling a little drafty now? Just wait until winter. Drafty doors and windows not only make for uncomfortable living spaces, but they also cause unnecessary energy loss and costs. That’s why it’s crucial to conduct a window and door audit of your home and install any necessary weather stripping…
Posted in : Heating, Tankless water heaters
Cash for energy clunkers
But first things first: products don’t last forever. As your home’s comfort systems get older, they become inefficient and costly. That’s why for a limited time (Until 11/30/2015) you can trade in your old heating and cooling systems, windows, siding, tankless water heaters, generators, and gas fireplaces for 20% off replacements and installation from Washington…
Posted in : Windows, Heating, Cooling, Siding, Heat pump, Tankless water heaters, Gas fireplace
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