Mother’s Day is almost here. Perhaps you’ve already got it in the bag, or maybe you’re still toiling over the perfect gift for mom. At Home Energy Rx, we are all about saving energy. We’d like to share some ideas to help make mom’s life more convenient, allowing her to save both time and energy. […]
Most people are, understandably, not familiar with what a home energy assessment is. You get your bills and you pay them. You try to make sure your family members turn off lights when they leave a room, make sure no one fiddles with the thermostat, and by all means keep the doors shut, but your […]
Don’t be fooled by these 10 widely held misconceptions about energy efficiency. Here at Home Energy Rx, our objective is to be upfront and honest with our customers so they can make the best choices to reduce their energy consumption. You can put your trust in us to give you the skinny on how to […]
When we founded Home Energy Rx in 2011 we did so with the belief that we could reduce energy consumption and lower people’s monthly utility bills, which we do every day. The interesting thing, though, is that we rarely get feedback on the amount of money people save each month. Nearly all the feedback we get is about […]
Mae Wilder This is a great time to make a New Year’s resolution to become more energy efficient. The recent temperature dip has everyone sweating their energy bills, but there are ways to manage the rising energy costs in your home without having to live like you’re out in the cold. Cut Your Energy Costs […]
When we complete energy audits, we usually come across high duct leakage after we complete our tests. The #1 reason is because of a leaky return cavity (usually where you change out your filter). In this return, you can see the open floor joists. Have you ever felt around your return air grill when your unit […]