Now that winter is in full swing, many Salt Lake City homeowners are working on staying warm while also keeping energy costs low. This is certainly no easy task, but with helpful information at your disposal, you will be able to save energy without compromising home comfort. Below, we have rounded up some of our top articles on winter home comfort and energy efficiency to help you save money while staying comfortable this winter season. 7 Top Articles on Winter Home Comfort and Energy Efficiency With a little work, you can be on your way to Here are just a few of our favorite articles from our blog archives: Tips for Saving Energy in Winter Energy bills tend to go through the roof in the winter months when you’re trying to keep your home warm. These articles offer great advice: In Ways to Save Energy When Heating Your Home this Winter, we discuss the top […]
5 Ways to Save Energy When Heating Your Home this Winter
Heating your home during the colder winter months can be costly. Here are five easy ways to will help you save money while maintaining a warm and toasty home this season: Seal Up Any Air Leaks Don’t let your heat go out the door! Be mindful of doors or windows that are left open for a longer duration of time other than going in and out. Also, don’t let cold air creep in and counteract all that warm air your heating system is working hard to maintain. Check for “invisible” air leaks around your home. These are most commonly found around doors, windows, and attic entryways. Check for air leaks around these areas and seal appropriately with either caulk or weather stripping as needed. It may seem like a small adjustment, but keeping these drafts out of your house can add up to big savings over the winter. Also, put draft blockers (homemade is great!) […]
Why It’s Important to Prepare Your Utah Home for Winter
You only have to live in Salt Lake City for one winter to know that the temperatures can get downright freezing. With winter high temperatures averaging in the high 30s and average lows in the 20s, Salt Lake City homeowners need to make sure that they are prepared for the cold winter ahead. Part of this preparation involves getting your home ready to brave the elements. Below, we’ll talk about why it’s important to prepare your Utah home for winter and share some ways that you can start today. Why You Need to Prepare Your Home for Winter As the weather starts to get colder and snow becomes inevitable, it is important to prepare your home for the elements. It’s best to start winterizing your home in the fall before it starts to get too cold. Preparing your Salt Lake City home for winter can help prevent damage to your home and help you save […]
Where to Install UV Lights Within an HVAC System and What They Do
Consumers use ultraviolet (UV) light products to sanitize toothbrushes, sterilize water, and remove germs from surfaces. UV lights also can clean the air and keep your HVAC system efficient. Before purchasing any for your home, read how UV lights work and where to install them. What UV Lights in HVAC Systems Actually Do Homeowners can purchase standalone, portable UV light units for installation anywhere in a home or office. They also can install UV lights in HVAC systems. Such UV lights come in two basic types: Air sterilizers. This UV light cleans air moving through the system. Installed in the air return, the light turns on when the fan starts running and turns off when the system is off. Air handler coil sterilizers. This UV light sits near the coils in the air handler and constantly runs to keep mold and other contaminants at bay. It is more cost effective than an air sterilizer but […]
Reduce YOUR Carbon Footprint with These 5 Fixes
As we look back at the global record breaking summer we just had, it’s impossible not to think of the ways in which our carbon emissions have affected our environment. While temperatures have never been higher, ecological awareness has never been greater. You can monitor and even reverse your carbon imprint by limiting certain habits and behaviors. Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint Here are just a few ways that you can reduce your carbon footprint: 1 – Driving Many of us are using cars on a daily basis, so this seems like a good place to start. The simplest measure is to reconsider your style of driving. If you have a habit of accelerating and decelerating abruptly, try a more steady, even approach to greatly reduce the amount of fuel your engine consumes. It is also recommended to do regular check-ups on your car, especially on the tires, to increase fuel efficiency as tires […]
