One of the best ways to lower your customers’ utility bills is to provide them with good home insulation, which will help to resist the flow of heat whether keeping it in or out of their home.

State and federal governments are giving major rebates and tax credits to encourage home owners to insulate their homes and cut down on their gas and electric use. Air leakage is one of the leading causes of energy waste in most homes and structures. Providing additional insulation where needed makes floors, walls, and ceilings cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.

Service Partners is the nation’s largest distributor of residential fiberglass insulation. We distribute a full line of fiberglass products manufactured by CertainTeed, Johns Manville, Knauf, and Owens Corning through its nationwide network of distribution facilities. Service Partners distributes residential insulation to contractors and builders. Batts and rolls, commonly referred to as building insulation, are pre-cut for easier installation. This type of fiberglass insulation offers your customers outstanding thermal and acoustical performance. Service Partners offering of fiberglass insulation products consists of more than 500 SKU’s of building insulation.

If your customers are unhappy paying their rising energy bills, then this could be how you save them hundreds of dollars over the course of a year. Help them eliminate drafts within their building and save money with fiberglass batts & rolls.

Service Partners, LLC, headquartered outside of Richmond, Virginia, is the largest distributor of residential fiberglass insulation and related contractor accessories in North America. Through its nationwide network of distribution centers, the company supplies insulation, insulation accessories, water conservation plumbing supply, and a host of other products and services related to energy conservation. We distribute to thousands of contractors and retailers.

Service Partners’ earned reputation for outstanding customer service results in ever increasing numbers of long-standing relationships with customers and key vendors. The company’s maintenance of an extensive inventory, flexibility in terms of timing and delivery of product, comprehensive offerings of products, and superior product knowledge provide significant advantages to its customer base as compared to other sources of supply.

When you think of anything related to “residential energy conservation”, think “Service Partners, LLC”. We are America’s leader for quality AND value!

“Keeping things simple” and “getting back to basics” are two ideals most people naturally gravitate to. And while some people are fans of new year’s resolutions, we thought we’d put together a list for 2011 on how to keep energy conserved with weatherization. While pretty straightforward, these easy tips are great way to save money and energy throughout the New Year.

• Confirm that you have a programmable thermostat and set it to the optimal settings. Turning back the thermostat by 10°–15° when you’re not at home can save you around 10% a year on heating and cooling bills.
• Check for air leaks and apply caulking and weather-stripping. While the improvements made in the last 12 months have likely been intact, be sure to double check to make sure you didn’t miss any leaks and see if any caulk or weather-stripping needs to be replaced.
• See if the attic is properly insulated. Attics are often one of the easiest places in a house to insulate. Also one of the easiest places to lose energy.
• Seal and insulate the foundation walls of unventilated crawl space and check for moisture and deterioration problems.
• Landscape with water conservation in mind and triple check the sprinkler system schedule to minimize water usage.
• Make sure to keep the hot water heater at 120°F and install a hot water heater insulating blanket. These two tips can save up to 15% in energy costs.
• Ensure any appliances you purchase are ENERGY STAR rated, which use less energy, save money, and help protect the environment.
• Kill phantom energy loads (aka “vampire power”) by unplugging appliances when not in use.

Keeping these simple tips in mind will help reduce your energy costs this year and save you more money to spend on more luxurious items than replacing everything in your home. If you have any questions regarding weatherization or how you can save more energy this year feel free to contact us and we’ll be happy to help. Also, be sure to check out our great weatherization products page. For this new year we have some great products that will surely help you save money and help weatherize your home. Such as our infrared thermal imaging camera, our portable insulation blow machines, or compact florescent light bulbs, plus many more!

A major concern for many home-owners this fall is preparing for winter. Winter brings cold weather and higher energy bills for many home-owners across the United States. Take the opportunity to prepare your home this fall for the winter elements with these five energy saving tips.

1. Find energy leaks. To do this you’ll want to look for places with cracks and gaps that allow heat out and cold air in. Normally these are found around doors, windows and vents. You’ll want to use a type of weather-stripping or caulk to seal the frame. This will reduce the amount of heat flow being transferred through the open spaces allowing you to keep the warm air in and the cold air out.
2. Insulate. Limiting the amount of heat flow occurring within your home is vital to reducing the use of energy throughout your home. The United States Department of Energy recommends having at least adequate insulation in the following areas of your home.
   • Attic spaces
     • Attic access doors to unfinished attics
     • Knee walls in finished attics
   • Ducts in unconditioned spaces
   • Cathedral ceilings
   • Exterior walls
   • Floors above unheated garages
   • Foundations
     • Basements
     • Crawl spaces
     • Slab-on-grade floors
3. Close the fireplace flue when the chimney is not being used. A chimney is designed specifically for allowing smoke to escape. Keep it closed unless you’re using fireplace and you’ll not only save heat but also on your next energy bill.
4. Turn your water heater thermostat to 120° F for optimal usage and energy savings. Typically, water heaters come from the manufacturer set at 140°. Heating water is a major energy user and for each 10ºF reduction in water temperature, you can save between 3%–5% in energy costs.
5. Insulating your hot water heater can reduce standby heat losses by 25%–45%. This will save you around 4%–9% in water heating costs.

Check back soon for additional information on energy saving tips this winter.