Water Heater Flush – Periodically flushing your water heater extends the life of the tank and also maintains its efficiency. As sediment builds up in the tank, it leaves less storage area for heated water and also coats the surfaces of heating elements, which can cause premature failure. This is a relatively simple task many homeowners can take on themselves.
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Mini Split Systems
Mini-splits – mini-splits are a great option for cooling and heating room additions, enclosed garages, Arizona rooms, or any area with specific air conditioning needs, such as exercise rooms or home offices.
Weather Proofing Your Home
Window Coverings – Untreated glass is a very large source of the overall heat gain on your home. various window coverings can help keep the summer heat out. Many products also qualify for utility company rebates.
Weather stripping – Replacing worn out weather stripping is one of the most affordable Do-it-yourself fixes you can make to improve the efficiency of your home. Products and materials can be found at any hardware or home improvement store or can be accomplished by a handyman.
Garbage Disposals
Garbage Disposals – Many disposals are replaced that are not actually defective. They will typically have a reset button located on the underside of them as well as a way most homeowners can unlock a stuck disposal. If your disposal operates, but still does not perform as well as you would like, there are also many upgraded models available for installation.
Condensation Safety Switches
Condensate Safety Switches – There are a variety of drain safety switches and other devices available to add onto you’re A/C system to prevent water leaks, which cause costly property damage.
Solar Hot Water Heating – Solar Panels
Solar Water Heaters – video 2 – Even on a cool day, solar collectors are effective in harnessing the sun’s energy (heat), then store the heated water for use well after the sun goes down.
Solar Hot Water Heating
Solar Water Heaters – Solar hot water heating is a great energy saving alternative to the standard, outdated methods of heating water. Not only are you able to use the sun to heat your water, Energy savings rebates assist in offsetting the installation costs.
