Home Energy Upgrades
THA can recommend and implement additional energy upgrades and repairs to further improve your home's efficiency, such as insulation, pool pumps, water heaters, and high efficiency heating and cooling equipment. Some of our most common projects include the following:
Air Sealing - Most homes have small cracks and holes where the air you paid to heat or cool leaks outside. A blower door test will reveal where your home is losing air and pinpoint opportunities where your home could retain more energy. THA thoroughly seals your building envelope to keep conditioned air in and dust, mold and allergens out.
Insulation - Proper insulation allows your home to retain heat and maintain temperature. Heat flows naturally from a warmer to a cooler space. So in the winter, heat moves from your warm interior rooms into the attic, basement and outdoors. We will recommend what kind and quantity of insulation you need for your family's comfort and for energy efficiency.
Duct Sealing and Repair - Duct leakage can cause severe indoor air quality problems and increases energy use. The average duct system leaks 30% or more of conditioned air! If your furnace is frequently turning on and off, or if you have some rooms that are too hot or cold—these are signs that your ducts may be leaking or are poorly designed. Sealing ducts can help improve indoor air quality by reducing the risk of pollutants entering ducts and circulating through your home.
Heating and Cooling - Heating and cooling equipment uses more energy and money than any other system in your home. A properly sized, installed and maintained system can save you money and easily maintain a comfortable temperature. Oversized systems cycle on and off in short run times, never operating at their steady state efficiency.
Water Heating - You can greatly reduce your monthly water heating bills by selecting the appropriate water heater for your home. Installing a new, high-efficient water heater is one way to save energy and money. Recirculation systems, solar thermal and insulated pipes can also improve efficiency and deliver hot water to you at a much faster rate.