No matter how old your home is, it was probably not built tightly enough for maximum comfort and home efficiency. This means that your home’s windows, floors, attics, ducts, crawlspaces, and building envelope could be leaking your conditioned air outside. This could be costing you unnecessary money and making your home unhealthy. To fix these …
by Ross and Witmer Attic insulation can be a messy job whether it’s a do it yourself project or you call in a professional. Fortunately, you will see cost savings and other improvements for your Charlotte, North Carolina home, making the process worth the trouble. Check out the top three signs it is time to replace your attic insulation. …
by Ross and Witmer The attic crawl space in your Belmont, North Carolina, home sometimes creates a source of heat loss and gain that increases your energy bills and hastens the wear-and-tear on your HVAC system. If you get your attic crawl space properly insulated, however, you might enjoy these three benefits. Reduced Heating and Cooling Costs Your attic …
by Ross and Witmer For many people, the attics in their North Carolina homes serve only as storage space, but did you know that your attic could be adding heavily to your utility bill? If you want a greener home and lower utility bills, focus on making your attic more energy-efficient. Add Insulation During the winter, your attic can …
by Ross and Witmer As spring rapidly descends upon the Charlotte area, it’s only natural that homeowners’ minds will turn toward getting their homes ready for spring and summer. As part of this year’s spring cleaning regimen, why not take this opportunity to look a little deeper at your house’s overall “whole home health?” Without a doubt, there are …
by Ross and Witmer Household energy efficiency and the attic located above are strongly related. Heat energy transfers from a warmer zone to a cooler zone, so an overheated attic in summer conducts heat through the ceiling into cooler rooms below, increasing temperatures by as much as 10 degrees and causing the A/C to run longer cycles. In winter, …
by Ross and Witmer Summer in Charlotte means plenty of sunshine, warm weather and A/C usage, followed by inflated energy bills. As the weather begins to cool down, take advantage of the following energy-saving tips to help bring your bills back down to earth. Adjust the thermostat. Change the settings on your programmable thermostat to reflect the changing season, …
by Ross and Witmer When your air conditioner begins to show signs of age and wear, you’ll be faced with the decision to either repair or replace the system. While making your decision on A/C repair or replacement, take into consideration some other elements of HVAC efficiency that will affect the performance of a new or repaired system. Ductwork …
by Ross and Witmer If you’ve been doing research on improving the insulation levels in your home, you’ve probably been advised to pay particular attention to your attic. Proper attic insulation has a substantial effect on your indoor comfort, the ongoing efficiency of your HVAC system, and the amount you pay every month to keep your home comfortable. The …
by Ross and Witmer It’s important to properly balance airflow with insulation in your Charlotte-area home. The attic is a prime example of where this takes place in your home. It may seem odd to combine insulation with ventilation in the same space, but the right balance helps promote a durable, energy-efficient home. Here’s why and how you should …
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