Tyson Energy Solutions Before & After Photos
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Alan met Chris Tyson at the Fresno Home Show and learned about the services Tyson offers. He wanted to make his home more energy-efficient, comfortable, and affordable. We came out and inspected his attic and found that his insulation was low, with only about 3 inches present. Alan was excited to make upgrades to his home, so he opted to have us perform every service possible, which included an attic restoration, installation of an attic fan and whole house fan, and adding window film in his home.
We took the following steps for this extensive project:
– vacuumed out the old insulation
– cleaned and sanitized the attic using DSV sanitizer
– air-sealed the attic floor including top plates, recessed lights, registers, and plumbing and wiring penetrations
– installed rodent-proof barriers to prevent rodents from entering
– installed the QuietCool Trident 7.0 whole house fan
– installed the QuietCool Solar Roof Mount Attic Fan
– blew in premium, fiberglass insulation to an R38 level, which is the current Energy Star-recommended level for our climate here in the Fresno area
– installed window film on all of Alan’s windows
As a result of this comprehensive and extensive project, Alan will enjoy the following benefits for as long as he lives in that home:
– reduced heating and cooling costs by up to 50-90%
– a cool, comfortable home during summer and a warm, toasty home in winter
– better indoor air quality
– less reliance and strain on his HVAC system which will extend its life
– extended life of his roof due to less extreme temperature fluctuation
– a higher resale value of his home in case he ever decides to sell
The homeowner contacted us because she wanted to insulate her attic before the hot Central Valley summer came. She believed her insulation was low because her HVAC system ran constantly, both in summer and winter. When we inspected her attic, we found that she was indeed low, with only about 5 inches of insulation present. We determined that to get her home prepared before summer, we would perform an insulation upgrade.
We began by air-sealing visible leakage points to help prevent air from flowing between the attic and the living spaces of the home. We then blew in 9 inches of fiberglass insulation to bring the attic to an R38 level of protection.
As a result of the insulation upgrade, the homeowner and her family will enjoy a cooler home during the summer months, a warmer home during winters, and reduced heating and cooling costs by up to 30% for the life of their home.
The homeowner contacted us because their home was constantly hot and uncomfortable during the summer. In fact, they’d had an HVAC repair technician come out to service their air conditioner, thinking that was the issue. The HVAC technician let the homeowner know that their unit was operating normally, but their insulation was low. When we came out and took a look for ourselves, we found this was indeed the case. The attic had only about 3-4 inches of old insulation present. We determined that upgrading the insulation to an R38 level (14 inches of fiberglass insulation) was necessary to help the homeowner achieve her goals of keeping her home cool while also reducing her cooling costs.
We began by air-sealing visible leakage points with closed-cell foam. This helps to prevent air from traveling between the living spaces of the home and the attic. We then blew in premium, fiberglass insulation to a height of 14 inches.
As a result of the work we performed, the homeowner now enjoys a cool, comfortable home during the summer, a warmer home during the winter, and lower heating and cooling costs by up to 30% for as long as she lives in that house.
Francis contacted us because his two-story home felt extremely hot and uncomfortable upstairs. Because the bedrooms were all upstairs, Francis and his family had to run their air conditioner constantly just to be comfortable enough to sleep at night. In doing this, their cooling bills were astronomically high. When we came out and inspected the attic, we found that Francis only had about 1-2 inches of insulation present, with many spots being bare with no insulation at all. This meant that the hot attic air was able to heat up the living spaces of the home because there was nothing to resist the heat flow. We determined that an attic restoration was needed to best help Francis.
We began by sucking out all of the old insulation. We then cleaned and sanitized the attic using DSV sanitizer, eliminating contaminants and irritants from the space. We then carefully air-sealed all leakage points to help prevent air from traveling between the attic and the living spaces of the home. At this time, we also installed rodent-proof barriers to prevent rodents and other pests from entering the space. Lastly, we blew in fiberglass insulation to an R38 level, bringing the attic up to the Energy Star-recommended level.
As a result of the comprehensive attic restoration we performed, Francis and his family now experience a cooler, comfortable home during the summer months, a warmer home during winter, better indoor air quality, and reduced heating and cooling costs by up to 50% for as long as they remain in that home.
Sharon contacted us seeking a solution to the dual problem of high cooling costs and a hot, stuffy home during the summer months. When we inspected her attic, we discovered the root of her problems: her attic only had about two inches of insulation present, and was even completely bare in some places. We determined that upgrading her insulation to an R49 level, above the Energy Star standard, was necessary.
We began by air-sealing visible leakage points with closed-cell foam to help prevent air from traveling between the attic and the home’s living spaces. We then blew in fiberglass insulation to an R49 level, or 16 inches.
because of the insulation upgrade we performed, Sharon and her family will enjoy a cooler, more comfortable home during summers, a warmer home during winters, and reduced heating and cooling costs by up to 30% for the life of their home.