Leaves, sticks dust and pollen will affect the efficiency of your solar electric system, so what can you do to get the most out of your solar panels? California Energy Services recommends seasonal solar panel maintenance as fall settles in here in El Dorado Hills, CA.
Don’t wait for the dropping fall temperatures to leave you with a faulty heating system to stay comfortable in your El Dorado Hills area home. It’s never too early to schedule your HVAC tune up for energy savings and increased comfort from the experts at California Energy Services.
Moving into a new California home brings a fresh start. As you check out new schools and local coffee spots, don’t forget to check your home’s furnace, air conditioner, and insulation! Trust the local experts at California Energy Services with your home performance needs, from Citrus Heights to Placerville.
Keep your home cool without a traditional air conditioner by installing an energy efficient mini split heat pump. California Energy Services has been increasing the energy efficient of homes in El Dorado Hills, CA and the Sacramento area with professional installation of mini split heat pumps.
We often complain about the sun’s rays and what they mean for our air conditioning bills during the summer months, but there’s no getting around the fact that the sun is the most powerful resource of natural energy in our universe. So, why not take advantage of the massive amount of power that the sun has to offer?
This green grass paint might actually look better than traditional fresh-cut grass. Especially if you live in an area that never has nice grass. As the #1 grass painting company in the Sacramento area, this 5-star rated business has been featured on Good Day Sacramento, Fox40, KCRA 3, and the Sacramento Bee for their outstanding and unorthodox solution to the California drought.
There’s never a bad time to get a home energy audit, but mid-summer is a great time to schedule one. As outdoor temperatures reach triple digits, the differential between outside and inside air is quite dramatic, providing an excellent opportunity to test how tightly your home’s perimeter (or “building envelope”) is sealed.
First, we taught you how to create a Sustainable Garden using fresh and summer-lovin’ fruits and vegetables. Then, we learned how to save water and improve our gardening skills. Now, we'll share our favorite recipes for cooking straight from the garden, like Salted Caramel Strawberries and Basil Mojitos!
If you’ve ever lived in a home with blinds on the windows and doors, especially cheap tin blinds, you know how frustrating they can be. They collect dust, bend out of shape easily, and quickly become tacky and hard to use. Enter Milgard’s Internal Blinds: a clean, convenient, and simple alternative to traditional blinds.
Summer is in full swing in the Folsom, El Dorado Hills and Greater Sacramento areas, and most homeowners don’t have insulation on the brain right now. Many believe that insulation is only used for keeping homes warm and toasty throughout the winter months, but that’s simply not true. The fact is, insulation matters year-round, whether it’s warm or cold outside. It’s a huge part of home performance and should never be overlooked, especially if you’re trying to keep conditioned air from escaping your home.
“If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.” As any experienced gardener would tell you, gardening is a marathon; not a sprint. As our yummy sustainable gardens developed, we had to make a few changes to help them continue growing strong. (P.S. All the photos used in this post are straight from our own gardens!).
Summer is in full swing here in the Foothills. For many, this means taking the time to ensure that their home is well-equipped to deal with the heat of the summer. Have you considered taking a closer look at your home’s ductwork? There’s a lot of talk about the importance of duct cleaning or duct sealing, but which one is right for your home? What is ductwork, anyway?
If there is one home upgrade best known for its visual impact, it’s windows. A home’s windows serve as a gateway to the outside world. It’s difficult for first-time homeowners or re-modelers in the Sacramento area to know where to start. To help narrow it down, we’ve compiled a list of common criteria to think about when considering new windows in your home.
When we heard about how much water you can save through Drip Irrigation, we knew we had to add it to our Sustainable Gardening series. With the California drought becoming the “new normal,” it’s more important than ever to save where you can. Here is everything you need to know about Drip Irrigation.
