#43 Window Air Conditioners
Tom and Bret discuss window air conditioners. Energy efficiency, general tips about sizing the unit, electric safety, health and safety and...
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If you desire a comfortable home with manageable electric bills, welcome to the Smart Energy Tips podcast. This audio resource provides fact-based building science in a fun format that's eas...
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#42 Replacement Windows-Just the Facts
Tom and Bret discuss replacement windows. Reminder that it's important to get a comprehensive energy audit first. Then, knowing when it's ti...
#41 Thermostat. Set It And Forget It.
Tom and Bret discuss basic energy and what happens to a home when the thermostat is manipulated up and down. Learn what's going on inside a...
#40 Residential Solar Kits & Solar Facts
The Smart Energy Tips team interviews Matt Irving, Director of Production for Today's Power, Inc. TPI is a leader in residential, commercial...
#38 Can We Make A Home Too Tight?
The Smart Energy Tips team discuss how air sealing components and measures are reducing air infiltration. When is a home too tight? What are...
#37 Firewood-Does It Save You Money?
The Smart Energy Tips team discuss the facts, pros and cons about burning firewood. Also, learn about how burning wood may actually cost you...
#36 Today's Power Inc. Residential Solar Kits & Just the Facts
The Smart Energy Tips team interviews Michael Henderson with Today's Power Inc. Beginning in April 2016, TPI will have 4kW and 8kW residenti...
#35-G.E. GeoSpring Ultra-Efficient Water Heaters
The Smart Energy Tips team interviews Kevin Clark, General Electric's national sales manager for the GeoSpring water heater. Learn how heat...
#34 The Importance of Proper Attic Ventilation
The Smart Energy Tip team discusses proper attic ventilation. Also, why mitigating moisture within both the home and attic are important.
#33 Return Air Filters-Just the Facts
The Smart Energy Tips team go into depth about return air filters. Why we need them, the differences, when to change, how often, proper sizi...
#32 Insulation. How's Your R-Value?
Tom and Bret talk about insulation. Why it's important. R-value and some food for thought.
#31 Energy Efficient Christmas Lighting & Gift Ideas
The Smart Energy Tips team discuss affordable energy efficient gift ideas and the transition to energy efficient holiday lighting.
#30 Healthy or Unhealthy Homes
The podcast team discusses the things that can cause an unhealthy home. Plus, how to keep your home healthy and comfortable year round and h...
#29 Importance of Servicing Your Heating System
Tom and Bret discuss the importance of making sure your heating system is tuned-up before winter. Special guest Joy Rice shares what her hou...
#28 Eighth Annual Energy Efficiency Makeover 2015
Tom and Bret discuss the findings and results of the 2015, 8th Annual Energy Efficiency Makeover. They discuss the problems found with 17 ho...
#27 Infrared Thermal Imaging For Homes
Tom and Bret visit with special guest Jay Bowen. Jay is an instructor for FLIR Infrared Training Center. Jay has been behind infrared camera...
# 26 Efficient Roof For Mfg. Homes-Roof King
Special guest Dave Smith is in the studio to discuss a product designed to improve the efficiency of manufacture homes. Tom and Bret break d...
#23 Preparing for Summertime Heat
Tom and Bret discuss readying our homes for the summertime heat and humidty. Learn about why it's important to have your home AC system tune...
# 22 Crawl Spaces. To Seal or Not to Seal?
Tom and Bret discuss the origin and nature of crawl spaces. How they impact comfort utility bill and moisture. Been hearing about the benefi...
#21 What Makes Windows Energy Efficient?
Tom and Bret visit with special guest Mark Barr. Mark is Vice President of WeatherBarr Windows in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. Learn about what make...