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Home energy efficiency is a complex topic that affects our energy bills, comfort, and indoor air quality. As leaders of residential energy conservation in Northern Virginia and Metro DC, The Fifth Fuel team is dedicated to educating home and business owners about building science concepts and how these concepts influence our built environment. For example, homeowners commonly think their heating and cooling system isn’t performing properly, when in reality, a home performance issue is causing uneven home temperatures.
Our blog is designed to provide useful information that can be applied to gaining an understanding of home energy efficiency, helping our customers to make informed choices about energy-saving home improvements including insulation, air sealing, and crawlspace encapsulation.
Would you like a free estimate on a home energy upgrade? Call The Fifth Fuel today to get started!
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May 28, 2019
Find out what hidden allergens could be lurking in your crawlspace — and how those allergens could be making their way into your home. The Fifth Fuel is Northern VA, DC, and MD's local crawlspace and indoor air quality specialist. Learn more about crawlspaces and IAQ here.
May 21, 2019
Find out how insulating and air sealing your attic can prepare your DC area home to face the summer heat and humidity. Attic insulation stabilizes indoor temperatures, lowers air conditioning costs, and more. Learn more from The Fifth Fuel, your home comfort contractor in Northern VA, DC & MD.
May 14, 2019
Find out how you can significantly lower your energy bills and make your home more energy efficient. The Fifth Fuel is your local energy efficiency contractor serving Northern VA, DC, and MD. Start lowering your energy bills with upgrades like insulation, air sealing, and crawlspace encapsulation.
April 19, 2019
Think it may be time for new insulation? Get answers to some FAQs about insulation, including why insulation is important, where insulation should be installed, and which types of insulation are the most effective. Learn more from The Fifth Fuel, Northern Virginia's local insulation contractor.
March 5, 2019
Wondering "what is stack effect?" or how stack effect works? Learn more about stack effect, how it influences your home comfort, and how you can reduce stack effect in your home. The Fifth Fuel offers a wide range of services to help Northern VA, DC, and MD homeowners increase home comfort.
February 20, 2019
Find out if it's time to install new insulation in your home with help from The Fifth Fuel, Northern VA, DC, and MD's home comfort specialist. Signs like indoor drafts, cold floors, high heating bills, and hard-to-heat rooms could all mean it's time for an insulation upgrade. Learn more here.
February 13, 2019
Wondering if it's time to install more insulation in your home? Read about these telltale signs or schedule an energy audit with The Fifth Fuel to find out! We conduct in-depth home efficiency assessments to help Northern VA, DC, and Metro MD homeowners determine if and where to add new insulation.
January 31, 2019
Considering a DIY insulation project for your home? Find out why upgrading your home's insulation is best left to a professional. The Fifth Fuel helps homeowners in Northern VA, DC, and MD install new insulation for benefits like consistent home comfort and lower heating and cooling costs.
January 22, 2019
Prevent ice dams and icicles this winter with these home upgrades by The Fifth Fuel. Ice dams and icicles actually start with a hot attic, so the key to preventing them is keeping heat out of the attic. Learn more from The Fifth Fuel, Northern VA, Metro MD, and DC's home efficiency expert.
January 9, 2019
Bundle up your home and enhance winter home comfort with new insulation from The Fifth Fuel. Insulation works like a sweater to keep valuable heat indoors. We offer expert diagnostics and insulation services to help Northern VA, MD & DC homeowners install new insulation exactly where it's needed.