Next to cooling and heating your home, water heaters use the most energy. Lowering your water heating costs is one of the easiest ways to save energy, since you may not even notice any difference after you employ all or some of these tips to help you contain your water heating costs:

Indoors and out, we are surrounded by living creatures of diverse shapes and sizes. In most cases, we coexist happily with these organisms, but in some cases, they can produce material that can reduce indoor air quality or affect our health. These biological pollutants can make our indoor environments uncomfortable or actively harmful, depending on […]

As a Wilmington area homeowner, experience tells you to take care of your heating system and shore up home efficiency heading into the winter months. However, have you given any thought to the importance of taking care of your water heater? Read on to learn how scheduling water heater maintenance with your plumbing professional can […]

A trenchless sewer line takes a lot of the trauma out of sewer replacement. Collapsing pipe segments, damaging tree roots, frequent clogs and backups—at some point a new sewer line is the only viable answer to the ongoing headaches of living with an aging, dysfunctional sewer. Yet, it’s often a dreaded prospect for most homeowners, […]

The slow days of summer are the time to get outside and enjoy the many events and activities that your local community has to offer. For many, summer concerts in particular represent a reward for making it through the grueling days of winter. Much like these events, your home’s plumbing systems require artistry, harmony, and […]

We’re all enjoying the current dip in oil prices, but history tells us that the energy markets never stay at the same level for very long. This period of low utility cost is a great time to invest in making your oil furnace more economical. You can reduce the amount of heating oil you use […]

Sump Pumps provide vital protection to prevent chronic or acute water damage. They are on guard 24/7 to protect against ground water infiltrating through the foundation or a sudden inundation due to outdoor flooding. As water enters the sump basin in the basement, a sensor activates the pump. Water is pumped through a pipe up […]

Did you know that indoor air can be two to five times more concentrated with pollutants than outdoor air? Add to that the fact that the average American spends about 90% of their day indoors, and indoor air quality (IAQ) becomes a very important thing to think about. Many homes here in the Mid-Atlantic Region […]

The ductwork in your commercial facility, like the ductwork in your home, is the critical channel that carries heated and cooled air from your HVAC system to your offices, warehouses and work areas. Without ductwork, even the best furnace, air conditioner, heat pump or boiler would be essentially useless, with no way to distribute the […]

When the inevitable finally happens and your air conditioner fails, you’ll be faced with buying a new air conditioner that will meet the cooling needs of your building. As you consider the many types of air conditioners that are available, keep in mind the following features that can mean better air conditioner efficiency and performance. […]

As a homeowner, you know how important it is to safeguard your home from the damages caused by uncontrolled moisture settling into basement walls and rooftops. Moisture control tips can help you protect your home and the furniture and valuables inside. Proper moisture control not only enhances your air sealing system, but also helps you […]

For many homeowners, tankless water heaters offer a convenient way to lower energy bills. Because these appliances are still relatively uncommon, the process of configuring tankless water heaters is a little confusing to most. If you’re thinking of installing a tankless system, knowing a little about common configuration practices will help you plan ahead.

Leaky air ducts can bring unwanted contaminants into your living space, reduce heating and cooling efficiency by up to 20%, and make it harder to heat or cool rooms. Sealing your air ducts can help with all of these problems. Here are some of the benefits of sealing your air ducts: Comfort Sealing and insulating […]

Indoor air quality is a problem in many homes, yet it can be difficult to detect. However, it is of extreme importance to your health and the health of your family that you take steps to ensure that you’re breathing clean indoor air. Over time, low indoor air quality can contribute to many serious chronic […]

The ductwork in your home does a lot of important work out of sight in most locations. When installing new ducts in your existing or next home, it helps to know a bit about how it is built so that you can discuss it with your contractor. One of the main aspects of duct design […]

Humidity levels fluctuate depending on the season, and during the winter, they can become especially low. Indoors, dry air may become more of an issue because of home heating, which can dry out the air even more. It’s important to learn how low humidity can effect your health and how a whole-house humidifier can alleviate […]

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As the search for greater energy efficiency in construction processes continues, industry standards change and evolve to reflect this increased attention on boosting efficiency and trimming energy loss wherever possible. With the publication of the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), standards for energy conservation in commercial buildings have been tightened. In particular, the new […]