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The CHF Residential Energy Retrofit Program: Did You Know That All Year’s a Participating Contractor?

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: May 21, 2013

The CHF Residential Energy Retrofit Program is an effort to help California homeowners reduce their energy consumption by making improvements to their homes.

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Water Heater Maintenance Includes Caring for Safety Valves

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: April 4, 2013

We all have plenty of things to worry about in our everyday lives; do we really need our water heaters added to the list? It may seem like a water

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Want to Lower Home Energy Costs? Look to Your Gas Bill

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: March 21, 2013

Are you looking for ways to lower home energy costs? Who isn’t? Did you know that some of the information you need to lower your gas bill is located right

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Resolving 3 Common Duct System Issues

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: March 19, 2013

Duct systems play a big role in the efficiency of your heating and cooling equipment. Any slight problem can result in uncomfortable temperatures in your house. Dirty or poorly designed

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Drive Heat Pump Performance Up: Factors That Influence Balance Point Setting

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: March 14, 2013

During the heating season, heat pump performance depends on two factors: the weather and your home’s energy efficiency.

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Water Heater Troubleshooting Tips To Keep Your Water Hot

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: February 8, 2013

If you’ve noticed a slow but sure change in the performance of your water heater, it’s time to get to the root of the problem. Having access to hot water

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Know Your Home Insulating Options: Cellulose Vs. Fiberglass

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: February 6, 2013

Greater Sacramento homeowners have multiple insulating options. The best type of insulation for a job generally depends on the location in your home and the condition of existing insulation. Cellulose and fiberglass

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Yes, Your Older Sacramento-Area Home Can Be Energy Efficient And Charming, Too

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: December 20, 2012

When you think of an energy efficient home, what comes to mind? A geodesic dome? A ranch-style home with a roof covered in solar panels? Well, what would you say if

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High Energy Bills: Here’s How To Cut Them

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: October 25, 2012

Even though Sacramento area residents enjoy warm weather for much of the year, eventually the furnace has to be turned on. And once you’ve done that, you may feel that

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Ventilation Is Critical, That’s Why An Attic Exhaust Fan Is Critical

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: October 16, 2012

Keeping your attic ventilated is critical to home comfort here in the Sacramento area. Sacramento is warm for much of the year, and when an attic is allowed to get

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