Having trees in your yard is a great way to possibly cut down on your energy bills. Trees have been shown to help lower the air temperature and increase humidity in the summer. A shady tree near a house can reduce a household's summer electric bill by almost $25 a...
Energy Audits Help Homeowners in Northeast Kingdom
At your HEAT Squad Energy Audit, you will learn helpful information like where you are losing heat, if your insulation is adequate, where you are wasting electricity, and if there are health and safety concerns. We are focused on helping homeowners live comfortably and affordably in their homes and help...
Energy Audit at the Patterson House
At HEAT Squad, we are focused on helping homeowners live comfortably and affordably in their homes. After completing a Home Energy Audit to identify the energy improvements that will deliver the greatest savings of home energy costs, we can help homeowners find the right contractor to make improvements and help with obtaining rebates....
Get The Most From Your Roof
A roof over your head is one of the most basic securities we can have in life. A roof is so important to your home. Despite this, it’s surprising how many homeowners neglect roofing matters until it is too late. A new roof can cost as much as $35,000 for...
Common Recycling Mistakes To Avoid
Recycling isn't always easy to figure out. With Earth Day coming up on Wednesday, April 22, we could all use a reminder on what is and what is not recyclable and how you can make the greatest impact on your community and our planet every day. Did you know that...
Stove Change-Out Program 2020
Vermont Air Quality: Rutland county has some of the worst air quality in Vermont, due to geography as well as the prevalence of old, non-EPA-certified wood stoves in the region. Bennington’s air quality follows close behind. Fine particles released from wood stoves pollute both indoor and outdoor air; this causes...
How To Winterize Your Rental Apartment
It may be in the later winter months, but it’s never too late to winterize your home! Many people believe that if they rent a home or apartment, they can't do any kind of weatherizing to stay cozy and help cut costs. The truth is, you can do a lot...
Heat Pump Water Heaters
As energy costs are continuously rising, it is important that Vermonters know about new technologies that can save energy as well as money. The new heat pump water heaters can use up to 63% less energy than traditional electric hot water heaters according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Before...
Home Health: Winter Carbon Monoxide
When winter temperatures drop, the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning in the home increases. There is a big connection between health and homes and the HEAT Squad team takes health and homes very seriously. Many factors influence health and safety in a home including the big stuff you can see...
Home Maintenance For Winter Prep
Although falling snow can be a pretty sight, it can also bring on some pretty hefty damage to your home’s exterior and even interior. Moisture from snow can build up and cause ice dams, ice around the home, basement flooding, and even foundation damage. Heavy snow can lead to roof...