Ken: Last week I wrote an article about purchasing versus leasing solar for your home. Reader, Berry, responds. Berry: The recent Union Tribune ‘Ask the Expert’ discussed reasons why someone might wish to purchase a home solar installation. I agree it’s a good idea (I bought one) but I think the rationale presented is weaker than [...]
“With your head full of brains and your shoes full of feet, you’re too smart to go down any not-so-good street.” – Dr. Seuss With energy efficiency becoming more of a hot topic these days, some may wonder if they can afford to make the necessary updates to their homes. What they may not know, [...]
Leaky ductwork can be a home health hazard. San Diego homeowners rely on air conditioning and heating systems to deliver clean, conditioned air throughout the year. Many even go as far as to install high-efficiency air filtration systems in hopes of relieving asthma and allergy symptoms. But more often than not, a home’s ductwork system [...]
Homeowner: Hey Ken, Summer is almost here and I heard it’s going be a hot one! I don’t want another summer of high electric bills! Any tips for a normal homeowner like me? Ken: I feel you! There is nothing worse than being uncomfortable in your own home! Actually, there is one thing worse… having to pay [...]
You can save $544 a year on cooling and heating costs with an AC tune-up and duct inspection. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqQ2c33g8Ws&feature=youtu.be
LED lights could save your life and money on solar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iKBO0iXWUI&feature=youtu.be
Charles didn’t think he could get out of bed, his head pounding. Tired, dizzy and nauseated he just knew he had the flu. He almost died that day. The ambulance made it there in time and his life was spared. But a simple carbon monoxide (CO) alarm could have prevented [...]
As seen in the UT San Diego: read entire article Keeping one’s family healthy should start at home with the air they breathe. San Diego’s ASI Hastings Heating, Air & Solar (The White Glove Guys) understands this is not as simple as it sounds. Still, ASI can help San Diego [...]
Good communication is critical anytime you interact with another person. During a business transaction, good communication is particularly invaluable. Knowing how to ask questions is a key component in communication, so when you’re looking for an HVAC contractor for installation or service, ask good questions to get the answers you’re looking for, and you’re likely [...]
Usually when people think of landscaping, the focus is on what will look attractive. Many people don’t realize that with strategic planting, some pretty impressive energy savings are actually possible, as well. In fact, when landscaping is planned specifically with energy efficiency in mind, the initial investment could be recovered within the first eight years. [...]