Energy Efficiency & E3 Posts

Along with a blower door, Flame E3 specialists use thermal imaging to determine the energy wasting areas of a home. Thermal images, or infrared pictures, capture the surface temperature of items and display them as light or dark colors.  In this case dark colors signify cold temperatures and light colors mean warmer temperatures. Notice the dark

The snow flurries yesterday reminded me of an easy energy efficiency tip for the impending winter season.  Before a Flame E3 specialist even visits your home take a look at your roof. The way snowfall lies on a roof and the patterns it creates are signs of your homes energy efficiency.  If your home looks

The Infiltrometer Blower-Door was originally developed by U.S. Department of Energy scientists at Princeton University to measure the airtightness of buildings.  The door is made up of a high powered fan and a series of panels that temporarily seal the home.  The fan is connected to computerized controls and specialized computer software. The fan blows

Staying energy efficient this winter is as simple or complex as you make it.  Start “going green” (and saving money!) by making a few quick and easy changes around your home. 1.  Close your fireplace damper. Did you remember to close it the last time you used the fireplace? Shut it now or lose precious air all

Flame Heating, Cooling, and Electrical is excited to announce the rebirth of the Whole House Energy Exam as E3 or the Energy Efficiency Evaluation.The exam is similar to a yearly check-up with the doctor, but for your home. According to the U.S. Department of Energy the average duct system loses 25 to 40 percent of