Don't let your Energy Bill ruin your holidays!

December is around the corner and temperatures are dropping which can only mean one thing - higher energy bills!
 
Taking some steps to prepare now can make your home more energy efficient and keep your family warm all winter without paying exorborant electricity bills. 
 
The key to winter energy savings is keeping the heat in and an efficient furnace/heating system. Here are our top suggestions to reach these goals:
 
Cold Air Problem Areas: Windows and Doors
Replacing windows with double pains can be an expensive step, but even resealing or adding curtains can go a long way to keep hot air in. CalHERS experts can also use our thermocamera technology to identify exactly where the problem areas in the house are, and give suggestions how to help according to every budget. 
 
Is your Heating System Efficient?
Most people assume that if their house is getting warm, their heater is working well. Wrong. Before the current energy laws came into place in California, duct work was installed extremely ineffieciently, for the most part. As a result, although your system might be working, a lot of its energy is going to unconditioned space (i.e. your attic, the outside, etc). A simple solution- call CalHERS for a duct test- we can determine leakage and even help to identify where they are. We can also recommend a repairman. Fixing the ducts is an easy and cost-effective way to improve your HVAC system. 
 
Our bottom line: give us a call and we can advise you over the phone or send someone out for a low-cost home energy assessment.