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Insulation and new home construction go hand in hand. The U.S. Department of Energy notes that adding insulation to a home under construction is much easier than trying to retrofit it in an existing home.
Continue ReadingBelieve it or not, your attic helps keep your Portland home comfortable by acting as an extra layer of protection from the fluctuating outdoor temperatures.
Continue ReadingIf this is your reality and you are struggling with heat loss in your Oregon home, then you may want to look into the ways you can properly insulate it.
Continue ReadingA poorly insulated crawl space creates problems for the rest of your home. It makes it hard to keep the upper floors warm in the winter. It can also contribute to high humidity levels in the summer.
Continue ReadingWater heating accounts for nearly 20 percent of your home’s energy use, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Upgrading to a heat pump water heater can significantly lower that expense.
Continue ReadingIt’s no secret that insulation can save you money here in Oregon. Adding new insulation to your attic, crawl space, and other parts of your home can cut down heating and cooling costs by 10 to 20 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
Continue ReadingHot water is one of those things everyone takes for granted in our modern society. A hot shower on a cold winter evening is relaxing. Hot water washes away dirt from laundry and grease from pans. And hot water comes in handy as an emergency defroster.
Continue ReadingFeel a draft in your Oregon home? Let’s cover it up with a new layer of insulation. Adding new insulation to your Portland home improves your comfort and protects your indoor air quality (IAQ).
Continue ReadingAt HomeRx and Performance Insulation Energy Services, we believe in taking a whole-house approach to conserving your energy use. That’s why we offer energy audits designed to save you money in all weather conditions. Let’s work together to find ways to save you money.
Continue ReadingThe most common reason the pilot light on your water heater keeps going out has to do with its thermocouple. Our HomeRx and Performance Insulation Energy Services heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) professionals can either quickly repair or replace your thermocouple to restore hot water to your Sherwood home in no time.
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