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Whole House Fans for Auburn, Grass Valley and Nevada City…

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

Whole House Fans for Auburn, Grass Valley and Nevada City…
You may want to make your air conditioning system more energy-efficient, but the cost of installing an entirely new system can often be just too expensive. If this is the case, you should be looking at auxiliary installations that can work in conjunction with your current system, improving performance without the expense of a total replace project. Whole house fans are one of the best supplemental systems available. And if you live in the wonderful Nevada County area you have the benefit of warm days with cool nights.
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Save 10% A Year On Heating Your Auburn Home

Posted on September 8, 2010 by

Fact: For every degree you set your thermostat back over an eight hour period, you’ll save about 1 percent on your heating bill each year. Sure, you can try to remember to turn it down manually 10 degrees when you leave the house or go to sleep. But who can remember?

Install a programmable thermostat and you wont have to remember and when you wake up your home will be nice and warm.
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Water Heating Solutions, Save Energy in California

Posted on August 29, 2010 by

Many homeowners wait until their water heater fails before shopping for a replacement. Because they are in a hurry to regain their hot water supply, they are often unable to take the time to shop for the most energy efficient unit for their specific needs. This is unfortunate, because the cost of purchasing and operating a water heater can vary greatly, depending on the type, brand, and model selected and on the quality of the installation.

Within the last few years, a variety of water heaters have become available to consumers. The following types of water heaters are now on the market: conventional storage, demand, heat pump, tankless coil, indirect, and solar (in our Energy section). It is also possible to purchase water heaters that can be connected to your home’s space heating system.
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