Sierra Pacific Home & Comfort, Inc. Blog: Archive for the ‘Home Performance’ Category

How Replacing Your Windows Saves You Money for the Next 15-30 Years

Monday, January 8th, 2024

One of the biggest costs in your home is heating and cooling. It feels like it gets more expensive every single year, and guess what? It is. Even when your energy rates stay the same, you might be using more power than before just to keep your home at desirable temperatures. There’s a reason for that.

Your windows could be outdated and drafty. See, when your neighbors hire us for window replacement in Sacramento, CA, we find that they’re basically siphoning their own cool air in the middle of summer, and dumping it outside through their windows. You want potential decades of savings just by replacing your windows? Good. Here’s how that works.

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3 Reasons to Schedule a Home Energy Audit

Monday, January 25th, 2021
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If you’re like many homeowners in our area, you may not even know what a home energy audit is, let alone why one might benefit you. Fortunately for you, you’ve found your way to the right blog post!

Energy audits consist of a series of tests, performed by our technicians in order to determine if and where your energy opportunities—or in other words, inefficiencies—exist. You might be losing energy from any number of places within your living space without ever knowing it. Damaged HVAC ductwork can be to blame, as can improper HVAC installation form the start. Drafty windows and doors are also common culprits, and poor insulation is another possibility.

Once we perform your energy audit, we can start helping you improve your efficiency, and in turn save considerable money on utility bills. Unsure if it will really be that much of a benefit? Read on as we uncover not 1, but 3 benefits to such a service, or 3 reasons you should schedule your home energy audit today.

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Getting Spring Started Right With Energy Efficient Practices

Monday, May 6th, 2019

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It might not be hot enough just yet to start blasting our air conditioners, but that time is just around the corner. We just hope you’ve scheduled your AC maintenance already. Maintenance is one of the best ways to ensure your cooling season starts off efficiently.

However, maintenance is just one way to maintain efficiency. You might wonder if there are things you can do to actively maintain that efficiency throughout the season.

Indeed, there are, and we’ll list some of them down below:

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9 Ways to Make the Most From Your Solar Energy System

Monday, March 11th, 2019

solar-panelAfter a homeowner is set up with their own heating and cooling system, what’s left? Ask them, and what most of them might say is: efficiency. It’s all about keeping those monthly HVAC costs as low as possible, and that means using the system purposefully and without waste.

When it comes to a solar energy system, efficiency is even more important. After all, that energy is coming from your own supply. Once you run out, you have to start paying the electrical company again.

So, how do you get your system to be even more efficient? Aside from keeping up with maintenance and repairs, you can try investing in some various products and services to get the edge. Here are several examples:

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How to Stay Cool During SMUD Peak-Hours

Friday, January 18th, 2019

money-saving-homeAs a resident of Sacramento, you’re most likely aware of Time-of-Day rates. These are the different rates you pay for electricity during certain times of the day. You can make significant savings to your energy bill by running your appliances in times of less demand.

With the start of 2019, new rates are going into effect, so we’ll refresh you on how these rules work.

We’ll also include some advice on how to save on electricity during these times without sacrificing too much of your comfort.

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How to Maximize Your Solar Energy Savings

Monday, October 8th, 2018

duct-sealingWhen it comes to efficiency, there are two different approaches.

One approach is to buy a top-of-the-line HVAC system with the highest efficiency ratings. These devices were constructed to use the least amount of energy while providing the most benefits.

The second approach is to create an environment that encourages efficiency, by giving your home certain upgrades and services.

In this post, we’ll go over how combining solar HVAC systems with efficiency-upgrade services can give you the best return on your investment.

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4 Ways You Can Improve the Performance of Your Home

Monday, May 28th, 2018

house-large-drivewayTo improve the performance of your home, all you have to do is take a few common-sense measures. Being mindful of things like air filter replacement and the energy use of appliances in your home can make all the difference when it comes to performance. Most of these methods won’t break the bank and are easy to implement. Improving the performance of your home reduces your impact on the environment. It also reduces your utility bills. Why wouldn’t you want to improve the performance of your home?

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