Balanced Comfort Blog
Gas Furnace Recalls the Need to Get Immediate Help
If you’ve been living in Fresno, CA for the past two years, there is a good chance you’ve had a newly installed system by Goodman Manufacturing or Private Labeled system which may call for a gas furnace recall. And that means you will need to seek out qualified technicians who can help you determine…
Is Your Home Properly Insulated?
Properly Insulated? Properly insulating your home has many benefits. A well-insulated home will be able to regulate its temperature consistently and efficiently. This post will inform you if you need a home insulation upgrade. Here are a few signs you may need proper insulation. If your energy bills are high, or suddenly spike, this may…
Is a Radiant Barrier Effective?
Radiant Barriers Determining if a radiant barrier is effective you must understand what it is. Radiant barriers are used in homes, mostly in attics, to diminish the heat and lower the air conditioning bills. These barriers are made of shiny, reflective material, and they operate by reflecting the radiant heat from outside the house. The…
Benefits of Home Energy Rebates in California
Benefits of the Home Energy Rebates in California You can now upgrade your home with highly energy-efficient equipment. And energy providers are at the forefront to roll out various home energy rebates in California. Homeowners who invest in energy-efficient products significantly improve the air quality, performance, and comfort of their homes. The focus of this…
What are Attic Baffles?
Attic baffles are an often overlooked, yet vital component to any attic insulation. The main function of baffles is to supply a channel in which air can flow from the vents into your attic. This may seem counterintuitive – for after spending time and energy in insulating the attic, why would you want to install…
What are the Benefits of Cellulose Insulation?
Cellulose insulation is the green solution when it comes to insulating your home. This type of insulation is made primarily from recycled material, about 80% being newspaper and cardboard, about 20% being a fire retardant. Applied in either its wet or dry form, cellulose insulation comes with many benefits: being the green option, it reduces…
Time for an Attic Cleanup?
What Causes Damp or Musty Odors in the Attic? Many people don’t realize the importance of attic cleanup, but it’s actually a really important task to keep your home in top condition. An attic is a perfect place for dust, dirt, and other debris to accumulate because it’s out of sight and out of mind.…
Sealing Air Ducts In Your Attic
It is recommended that you inspect the air duct system in your attic once a year. The ducts are the large tubes in which your air conditioned air flows throughout the house. A leak in the duct can have major negative impacts on the overall operation of your HVAC system. To keep your HVAC system…
Why Schedule an Annual Attic Inspection?
Inspecting your attic is often neglected by home owners, yet it is recommended that this be done on a yearly basis. In particular, these inspections should be scheduled for the Spring, since any repairs that may need to be done can be finished during the warm Summer months and will be completed before Winter rolls…
Will Heat Pumps Work in Freezing Temperatures?
There are a lot of myths out there about heat pumps. One of the biggest myths we hear constantly is that heat pumps will stop working if the temperatures drop below freezing outdoors. If you have been questioning if your heat pump will hold up in the winter, the answer is yes; however, for efficient…