Windows Dilemma

CALLER

• Stephnie has single pane aluminum windows in her home. She and her husband are in their late 70’s. She is tired of keeping curtains closed to cool the house and now considering new energy efficient windows. Given their ages, is there a medium good quality window they could install instead of the more expensive window. Rosie explains the ‘R’ factor for windows. Single pane is a R-1. Simply going with an R-2 double pane will increase efficiency tremendously
• One option is sun screens over the existing single pane aluminum windows
• Don’t buy windows for return on investment. Buy them for quality of life

Myths About The American Flag

COMMENTARY

• Rosie discusses the meanings of the colors and stars on the American flag

CALLER

• Randall purchased a Santa Fe style flat roof home that was never completed and stripping it down to the bones. On energy efficiency he’s thinking of shearing the entire home sealing it with aluma flash. Also a suggestion on a specific fresh air system since he’s sealing the home. Rosie goes thru permits and other questions

E-MAIL

• Ted has a hole in the ceiling leading to the attic in the air handler closet. Does that hole need to be there as its letting in hot air from the attic. Can I plug it up during the summer and open in winter. Simple answer: No

TEXT

• Jeff has a super cooling question. APS notified him on a great job of using 26% less energy this week during peak hours. A/C goes off from 4-7 (on peak) and takes 3 hours to cool the house down to 70 degrees using the super cooling method. Is the excessive heat keeping him on track. Rosie explains the 2 critical steps to super cooling.
• The formula of dividing your total electric bill by the total amount of kilowatt hours per month to see the price per kilowatt your paying. (should be as close to 10 cents as possible)

Another A/C Refrigerant Transition

CALLER

• Dennis (not aired) wants to know about another refrigerant transition on A/C units in 2025. His unit is 14 years old and wants to know if he should buy a unit this year and avoid paying more for one next year.
• Do not let this legislation force you to buy a new A/C unit.
• Weekly To Do: Helpful Cabinet Upgrades

BACKGROUND

• Legislation requires A/C manufacturers to transition to R-454B refrigerant in 2025 that is more sustainable with a low global warming potential and zero ozone depletion.