Latest News – Home Energy Rx

May 24, 2023Chris Kell

The Significance of Air Tightness in Residential Dwellings

Air tightness is a critical aspect of residential building design, playing a vital role in ensuring energy efficiency and maintaining optimal indoor air quality.

February 13, 2023Mason Wilder

You've Scheduled Your Home Energy Assessment, Now What?

When getting ready for a Home Energy Assessment there are a few things to think about as you prepare. Always keep in mind that you are your home's best advocate.

March 2, 2022Adam Davenport

Clean Work = Happy Clients

First impressions on a customer interaction are very important, especially since they have more impact when they are negative as opposed to a positive interaction.

February 13, 2023Mason Wilder

Can Lights: What You Need To Know

There are pretty good odds that you have at least a few can lights in your home. Have you ever given them any thought? They could be the primary culprit of your air infiltration.

March 2, 2022Adam Davenport

Fireplace Knowledge for Homeowners

The status of the fireplace in a home is one of the first topics I bring up before we even set up equipment for an energy assessment.

March 2, 2022Adam Davenport

Healthy Homes

There are many practices to maintaining a healthy home that I find are very lacking in most routines for the average homeowner.

February 22, 2022Adam Davenport

Sprayfoam Against Humidity

Seeing slab foundations on new construction homes in the South gives me hope for the future. Crawl space foundations contain about half of the basis for potential issues we diagnose in Arkansas homes.

February 25, 2022Adam Davenport

The Case Against Attic Fans

After 3 years of performing home energy assessments, I've come to the conclusion that attic fans are typically the main source of air infiltration in homes that have them.

April 2, 2020Chris Kell

Your Insulation May Be Installed Incorrectly

One of the first questions we ask during an energy assessment is: "Do you have rooms that are hotter or colder compared to the rest of the house?" Most of the time the answer is yes.

April 10, 2018Seth Baldy

What Is a Home Energy Assessment?

Most people are not familiar with what a home energy assessment is. You get your bills and you pay them — but could there be other issues causing your high bills?

February 13, 2020Chris Kell

Did You Know? You Probably Do Not Need New Windows.

"My house is very drafty in the winter, but I can't afford new windows right now. What can I do?" Spoiler alert: windows are probably not the problem.

April 3, 2018Chris Kell

When It Comes to Air Conditioning – Size Matters

When we conduct energy assessments in homes, a common issue we encounter is that the air conditioner is often larger than necessary. Bigger is not better.

March 13, 2018Chris Kell

Humidity Is the Enemy

If you live in Arkansas, you know that humidity makes a hot day miserable — but did you know there are other problems that come along with humid air?

March 23, 2018Chris Kell

Could Your Ductwork Be Decreasing Your Comfort?

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. Nearly all the feedback we get is about increased comfort.

May 9, 2016Russ Craig

Does Closing Supply Vents and Doors to Rooms in My House Save Energy?

Closing a vent to a bedroom or bathroom that you're not using seems like a sensible way to increase energy efficiency. The answer is counterintuitive.

August 17, 2015Gary Kahanak

Do Houses Need to Breathe?

In the quest for ever more energy-efficient homes, codes are requiring that homes be built tighter than in years past. Some say "Don't seal it up too tight. A house needs to breathe." Really?