Sunscreens And Window Films

E-MAIL

• Daniel in Chandler is looking to reduce his energy bill considering sunscreens and films for his windows

COMMENTARY

• Sunscreens create air space between the screen and glass to reduce heat gain
• Window films applied to the interior can cause glass to ‘double bake’ and void the warranty
• Physical shading like trees and awnings can be very effective

RESOURCE

• Rosie On The House Podcast With FOR Energy

Water Heater Frustration

CALLER

• Elaine shares her ongoing frustration with gas water heaters. She replaced 3 over the past 10 years rusting out and flooding her garage.

COMMENTARY

• She has a water softening system which is recommended
• Focus turns to a high temperature setting on the heaters
• Discussion on water treatment and the importance of working with a certified water treatment specialist
• Discussion of an innovative housing concept called ‘earth scraper’ and its pros and cons

Would you live in an Earthscraper? pic.twitter.com/r7nezceM5R

— Arcfunmi (@Arcfunmi) April 16, 2025

RESOURCE

• Weekly To Do: Countertop Care

Keeping Pets Comfortable For Adoption

GUESTS

• Kelsey Dickerson/Arizona Humane Society
• Angelica Vazquez/Day & Night Air Conditioning & Plumbing

COMMENTARY

• Day & Night donates their 14th A/C unit over nine years
• Provides the Arizona Humane Society campus with climate control comfort and air quality for animals and staff
• SRP and APS reports record energy consumption
• Roberta in Tucson writes about a homeowner doing his own re-roofing job with a wheelbarrow on a pitched roof