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Monthly Archives: September 2011

Insulation 101 For California Homes

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: September 29, 2011

Proper insulation in your greater Sacramento area home can make a substantial difference in not only your comfort level, but how much you pay for energy costs. Is your home

Posted in Insulation | Tagged batts, cementitious materials, concrete block, ductwork, foam boards, foundation walls, heat loss, heating and cooling systems, insulating concrete forms, joists, mineral wool, natural fibers, polyisocyanurate, proper insulation, sacramento area, structural insulated panels, vermiculite | Leave a comment

Are Heating And Cooling Needs Measured By Degree Days? Find Out How To Assess Efficiency

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: September 27, 2011

Every Sacramento homeowner knows that heating and cooling your home can be costly. While you may never before have heard of “degree days,” this is a subject that can help

Posted in Air Conditioning, Energy Savings, Heating | Tagged air conditioner, air conditioning, air temperatures, cooling system, degree day, degree days, electricity, energy bills, energy efficiency, energy savings, furnace, heating oil, insulation, natural gas, sacramento area, saving money | Leave a comment

Learn To Ask Good Questions When Hiring A Heating And Cooling Contractor

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: September 21, 2011

When it is hot outside and your cooling system needs repair — or it’s freezing and your heating is on the fritz — you may be inclined to hire the quickest

Posted in Air Conditioning, Heating, Service & Maintenance | Tagged cleanup process, comfort resource, cooling system, estimates, heating and cooling, hvac contractor, quality customer service, resource guide, sacramento area, sound business practices, special offers, warranty | Leave a comment

Keep Furnace Systems Functioning At Peak Performance With Preventive Maintenance

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: September 19, 2011

Although winters in the Greater Sacramento area are usually pretty mild, your furnace system should always be well maintained. During the winter months, temperatures can drop to the 30s, so you want to

Posted in Furnaces, Heating, Preventative Maintenance | Tagged ahri, blower wheel, control sequence, dirty filters, electrical connections, furnace system, heat pumps, heating systems, hvac system, hvac technician, maintenance check, maintenance steps, peak performance, peak seasons, preventive maintenance, programmable thermostat, refrigerant leaks, sacramento area | Leave a comment

Steps That Increase Efficiency In Your Home

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: September 14, 2011

No one is immune to rising fuel prices and we’d all like to make sure our homes are as efficient as possible. Here at All Year Heating, Air Conditioning &

Posted in Air Conditioning, Energy Savings | Tagged air conditioning units, air leaks, attics, compact fluorescent light bulbs, ductwork, electrical outlets, energy efficiency, energy savings, fluorescent light bulbs, fuel prices, high efficiency, hvac contractor, insulation levels, maintenance checks, sacramento area, watt bulbs, window air conditioning units, windows doors | Leave a comment

Crawl Spaces: Hidden Energy Hogs

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: September 12, 2011

Any area of your home that is adjacent to the outdoors is susceptible to energy loss through air leaks and improper insulation. This includes crawl spaces, attics and exterior walls.

Posted in Energy Savings, Insulation | Tagged air leaks, attics, crawl space, dirt floor, ductwork, energy loss, exterior walls, fiberglass insulation, floor joists, foundation walls, humid days, insulating material, mechanical fasteners, mold growth, rigid foam, termite, termite shield, vapor barrier, vapor retarder, wall insulation | Leave a comment

Attic Sealing Goes A Long Way: Increase Comfort And Efficiency With These Strategies

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: September 8, 2011

One of the biggest sources of energy loss in many homes is through the attic. Conditioned air is drawn into the attic through leaks between the top level of your

Posted in Energy Evaluations, Energy Savings | Tagged air leaks, attic floor, conditioned air, efficiency air, energy efficiency, energy loss, excess moisture, humid air, improper ventilation, mold and mildew, proper ventilation, ridge vents, smud, soffit, temperature settings, weatherproofing, wet insulation | Leave a comment

See How Your Energy Savings Measures Up With Other Sacramento Homes

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: September 6, 2011

Different regions have different home comfort requirements, but no matter where you live, energy savings is important in today’s economy and for the environment. In the Sacramento area, the range

Posted in Energy Evaluations, Energy Savings, Insulation | Tagged air leaks, crawl space, ductwork insulation, efficient system, energy loss, energy savings, gas water heater, heat pumps, heating and cooling systems, heating technology, home advisor, home performance, hspf, insulation level, programmable thermostat, sacramento area, seer rating, temperature settings, wall frames | Leave a comment

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Since 1969 ALL YEAR has been providing dependable installation and service in the Greater Sacramento Area. We are family owned and operated, and dedicated to providing you with the highest quality of service at affordable prices, whether it is in the scorching summer, the freezing winter, or somewhere in between. Our reliable and experienced service technicians will get the job done right the first time.
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