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When they’re working on energy efficiency, many homeowners get so focused on air sealing that they forget to address proper ventilation. Ventilation is just as important to your efficiency and air quality as sealing leaks. Keep your Texas home comfortable in all seasons with the following ventilation strategies. Attic Ventilation You hear a lot of…
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Using a humidifier during the dry months of the year in Texas helps improve your life and your home. Humidity typically drops during the winter months to levels below the ideal 30 to 40 percent. By installing a central humidifier or portable humidifier, it restores the moisture you need to keep your home beautiful and…
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In Dumas, Texas, you need a properly functioning air conditioning system. Naturally, residents want to maximize their air conditioning efficiency and save money in the process. To save money on AC costs, consider how you arrange your furniture, use the thermostat and auxiliary appliances, and schedule maintenance on your system. Reconsider Your Layout Sometimes, the…
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Summers in Dumas, TX are often brutal, with heat and humidity so high you have no choice but to blast the A/C. Unfortunately, a large amount of energy expended on indoor cooling goes to waste thanks to drafts in the home. Keeping your house insulated and installing a heat-recovery ventilator lets you combat the heat…
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Ductless mini split air conditioning systems are the perfect solution for homes that don't have a ductwork system in place or if there's a new addition that's not connected to existing ductwork. While today's units are designed to be energy efficient, installing ductless mini splits in the wrong areas can result in poor efficiency and…
Continue ReadingMost Texas homeowners are concerned about high utility bills, but many don’t know where to start when it comes to making their homes more efficient. If spending days hunting around your home for air leaks doesn’t appeal to you, a home energy audit may be the perfect solution for your home. What to Expect From…
Continue ReadingProper home ventilation can keep your Texas home cooler this summer. It’s the cheapest way to cool your home without air conditioning and some methods can provide significant savings on your energy bill when used in conjunction with your A/C system. Try some of the following techniques this summer. Natural Ventilation If you have windows that open on…
Continue ReadingAttic spaces often fall prey to the “out of sight, out of mind” thinking that puts them low on the priority list for home improvements. What you may not realize is that there’s a strong link between your home’s attic and energy efficiency for the entire house. By making a few relatively minor changes to…
Continue ReadingKeeping a lid on energy bills is always on the radar screen for homeowners this time of year. Keep reading to learn how energy conservation leads to using energy more efficiently for nice savings and enjoying greater comfort this season and next.
Continue ReadingYour HVAC system keeps your Dumas home warm or cool, but it also contributes to another element of residential comfort: indoor air quality, or IAQ. To maintain high indoor air quality, keep your furnace, air conditioner or heat pump in good repair and free from contaminants. Here is some information on how indoor air quality affects…
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