What is a Blower Door Test and Why Should You Care? Have you ever wondered how snug and energy-efficient your home or business truly is? While drafts and high heating bills might offer some clues, there's a more precise way to understand your home or business's hidden leaks – the mighty blower door test. What […]
A Couple of Energy Upgrades That Make Sense According to Energy Star, the average US household spends over $2,000 per year on energy. That’s about $170 per month, but HVAC, lighting, and home performance issues can push that figure upward. As your energy efficiency experts, Eco Three is ready to assist with helping you navigate […]
Winter Bill Blues? Winter technically started on December 21st, but we are always distracted around the holidays. Now it’s January and the short, cold, dark days are at their peak. In fact, January 15 is known as Blue Monday because of the combination of short days, bad weather, and the arrival of holiday-related bills. After […]
Ahhhh, late spring in Alabama—the days are getting longer, the grass is greening up, and the familiar hum of air conditioners running almost drowns out the sounds of birds chirping. You may have already noticed your home getting a littler warmer or your air conditioning working a little harder to keep your home comfortable these […]
Challenges with Split-level Homes When upgrading homes, there are specific challenges with split-level homes. After World War II, baby boomers wanted more house space without taking up more of their lot. So they often opted for the split-level homes. This configuration generally features a foyer with a half staircase up to the second floor and […]
During this time of sheltering in place, have you noticed any changes in your interactions with your home? The staff at Eco Three certainly has! Noticing how you interact with your home can have a big impact on comfort and utility bills. Me (Elizabeth) and My Spouse: We recently up-sized by about 1000SF. We are […]
Tuning Into Your Home This is a new and unsettling time for everyone. We are in this together. We wanted to take this time to help our readers with tuning into your home. The Eco Three team wants to help you make the best of this extra time in the place where you spend a […]
Does your list of New Year’s resolutions include the goal of saving money? If you are looking for ways to cut everyday costs, a home energy audit is an excellent place to start. You could save as much as 30 percent on your monthly energy bill by making efficiency upgrades recommended in an audit, according […]
December may be the season of light, but it doesn’t have to be the season of astronomically high light bills. You can keep your utility bills reasonable during the winter holidays by taking a few steps to ensure Christmas lights, holiday meals, and cozy nights don’t bloat your energy use. Here are some tips from […]
When you buy an older home, you inherit all the idiosyncrasies that make it unique. Some of these qualities like an established neighborhood or mature trees add to the charm of the home. But some of those inherited quirks can be a homeowner’s nightmare, especially if they affect your comfort. Patrick Thompson can attest to […]
