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At AppleBlossom Energy, one of our goals is to educate our clients about embodied energy and what they can do to achieve significant energy savings. As an extension of this goal, we regularly update our blog with information about our services, energy industry-related information, and tips and tricks for creating a greener, more sustainable home or business in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Questions to Ask Yourself Before HVAC Repairs

by Home Performance Contractor | Jan 22, 2019December 17th, 2018 | Energy Savings Blog

Imagine yourself at the beginning of spring. It’s starting to get hot outside and the days are longer, but you’re trying to avoid using the A/C as long as possible this year. You finally decide the time has come, so you go to turn on the A/C and nothing happens. What do you do? HVAC repairs are a...

Types of Insulation You May Not Know About, but Should be Using!

by Home Performance Contractor | Jan 15, 2019December 17th, 2018 | Energy Savings Blog

Insulation is crucial in keeping your home not only a comfortable temperature, but also in making it eco-friendlier. An inefficient HVAC system means wasted energy and money, and while there have been leaps and bounds made in the manufacturing of energy-conscious air conditioners and furnaces,...

Tips for Improving Indoor Air Quality

by Home Performance Contractor | Jan 10, 2019September 13th, 2018 | Energy Savings Blog

Statistics show that those who work from home or are a stay-at-home parent can be at greater risk of respiratory and other health issues. Indoor air quality has a lot to do with that, but there are many things you can do to make your home safer. Here are a few tips for improving indoor air quality...

Choosing the Right Heating Replacement

by Home Performance Contractor | Jan 7, 2019December 17th, 2018 | Energy Savings Blog

Unlike love or your student loans, there are some things that just can’t last forever. Unfortunately, your heater is one of those things! No matter how much money was spent at its installation, when it comes to heating elements or furnaces, they will not live forever, and if you happen to be the...

How to Stay Warm While Waiting for Heating Repairs

by Home Performance Contractor | Jan 2, 2019December 17th, 2018 | Energy Savings Blog

Brrrrr! Do you feel that cold snap outside? While we usually use our chilly days as occasions to turn on the heat, there are the unfortunate times when we go to turn on the heat . . . and nothing happens! If your heater is in desperate need of a heating repair, the first thing you should do is...