Energy Efficiency Archives - EDC Professional Home Inspections

September 8, 2024

Why Is My Electric Bill So High? How To Lower It NOW!

Electricity bills are often the highest monthly utility expense that homeowners face. Unfortunately, many homeowners just aren’t aware that they’re able to reduce their electricity bill with some simple changes! Many of these changes are free and simply include small changes to how you heat, cool, or light your home. Here’s 9 common reasons your

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Energy Efficient Home Upgrades For 2021
January 14, 2021

Energy-Efficient Home Upgrades for 2021

Looking to save in 2021? These energy efficient home upgrades will help.   If you’re like most people, you’ve been spending a lot more time at home this year. And having a full house 24/7 isn’t the most cost-effective way to live. Between having the A/C on all day, hosting Zoom meetings, and cooking every

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Are You Wasting Your A/C? Learn More with Thermal Imaging
April 28, 2015

Are You Wasting Your A/C? Learn More with Thermal Imaging

As the Florida summer draws nearer, it’s hard to forget what the coming months will bring: hot, sticky temperatures and lots of rain. We tend to seek refuge in our cool homes during these intense months thanks to the ever-pumping A/C. But what happens when your home doesn’t seem quite as cool anymore and your

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Radiant Heat: 5 Hot Reasons to Love It
March 21, 2014

Radiant Heat: 5 Hot Reasons to Love It

By: Wendy Paris Radiant heat warms the body, not the air, producing a toasty feeling that takes the chill out of winter. Hear the silence: Unlike forced air systems, which hum and swoosh, radiant heat systems are quiet–no air echoing through vents or furnaces firing up. Feel the still: Radiant heat transfers heat from tubes

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Save Money by Beefing Up Your Insulation
March 21, 2014

Save Money by Beefing Up Your Insulation

By: Jeanne Huber Beefing up inadequate insulation is one of the quickest energy-payback projects you can do, resulting in lower heating and cooling bills and increased comfort. How to compare different types of insulation On each type of insulation, a label states the R-value per inch, a measure of resistance to heat transfer. The bigger

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3 Tips for Heating Your Home Efficiently
March 21, 2014

3 Tips for Heating Your Home Efficiently

3 Tips for Heating Your Home Efficiently   Small changes around your house can make a big difference on your monthly energy bill. Get started with these three easy tricks to increase energy efficiency and reduce the cost of heating your home. 1. Check Your Air Filter Monthly Keep a close eye on your air

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