An Easy Guide To Arkansas Home Insulation

An Easy Guide To Arkansas Home InsulationAfter seeing how high your winter heating bills can be without adequate home insulation, you may be interested in making an improvement to your walls and attic floor. It’s possible to add insulation to your existing home, though many types of insulation are designed to work only with new construction projects. Here’s a look at several varieties of home insulation and where they are used. Read More »

Posted in Insulation | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

When The Power Goes Down, A Standby Generator Keeps You Up And Running

When the power goes out, you’re at the mercy of nature. Here in Arkansas, a severe storm or tornado can leave thousands without power for days or weeks. That’s why it’s wise to have a standby generator on hands for such events. Read More »

Posted in Generators | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Invest Your Tax Return In A Heat Pump, And You’ll Soon See The Payoff

Invest Your Tax Return In A Heat Pump, And You'll Soon See The PayoffIt’s tax season, and if you get money back, it’s always a good idea to invest in something that will benefit you and your home in the long run — such as a new heat pump. Read More »

Posted in Heat Pumps | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Start Planning For Your Geothermal Installation Now, And You’ll Be Breaking Ground Before Summer

Geothermal systems offer some of the best energy efficiency for heating and cooling your home, as well as being durable and easy to maintain over their long lives. Besides offering some of the lowest costs for heating and cooling your home, the federal government offers a tax credit for up to 30 percent of the purchase and installation cost of these systems through 2016. Instead of using fuel, the systems capture the stable temperatures underground to create heated or cooled air for your home. Read More »

Posted in Air Conditioning, Geothermal | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Have You Delayed Buying A Furnace? Why An End-Of-Season Purchase Makes Sense

Have You Delayed Buying A Furnace? Why An End-Of-Season Purchase Makes SenseBuying a furnace is a major investment that will have a strong impact on your home’s energy costs and comfort for years to come. While it may seem counter-intuitive, the end of heating season is actually an excellent time to be looking at buying a furnace. Why? There are two main reasons. The first has to do with inherent conditions in the HVAC market, and the second is a basic matter of supply and demand. Read More »

Posted in Furnaces | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Mold Prevention Strategies That Really Work

Mold causes a lot of problems for Arkansas homeowners, but there are a number of ways you can prevent mold from taking hold in your home. Mold thrives in a moist, stagnant environment, so maintaining air circulation and humidity are keys mold prevention: Read More »

Posted in Air ducts, Filtration, IAQ – Indoor Air Quality, Mold, Ventilation | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Anatomy Of An Energy Bill: Seeing Where You Can Save Once You Know Where Your Dollars Go

Anatomy Of An Energy Bill: Seeing Where You Can Save Once You Know Where Your Dollars GoEverybody wants to reduce their energy bill. But how can you lower your energy bill if you don’t know what’s driving the costs? Figure out what’s contributing to your high energy bill and then you can make a plan to reduce energy consumption to save money. Read More »

Posted in Energy Savings | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Designing And Maintaining An Energy-Efficient Duct System

For energy savings year in and year out, efficient ductwork design is a key factor. In addition to energy savings, your duct system contributes to your family’s comfort and indoor air quality, as well as the efficient operation of your heating and cooling system. Whether you’re sealing up your home for energy savings, undertaking new construction or retrofitting, it’s important to take specific actions to ensure optimal duct performance. Read More »

Posted in Ductwork | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

When The Weather Gets Nasty, A Standby Generator Has Your Back

When The Weather Gets Nasty, A Standby Generator Has Your BackPower outages can happen at any time, but severe winter weather makes blackouts all the more likely in northwest Arkansas. When a power outage occurs, having a standby generator on hand can keep your warm and bright while everyone around you is in the dark. Read More »

Posted in Preventive Maintenance | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

How A Zoning System Delivers Custom Comfort From One Room To The Next And One Season To Another

A zoning system can be an effective solution to indoor comfort problems, all while helping you reduce your heating and cooling costs. In all seasons and in all weather conditions, zoning systems help put an end to uneven levels of heating and cooling in different rooms of your home and let you adjust the indoor climate based on room occupancy. Read More »

Posted in Zoning Systems | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment