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Air sealing and insulation work together, but each one solves a different problem in your home. Air sealing stops air from slipping through gaps and cracks, while insulation slows heat transfer through your attic, walls, and floors. Knowing the difference helps you choose upgrades that truly improve comfort and energy efficiency. Able Home Performance, based…
A home energy audit should typically be done every few years, or sooner if you notice rising bills, drafts, or changes in comfort around your house. This simple check gives you a clear picture of how your home uses and loses energy across every season. For homeowners in Southern Massachusetts, where winters run cold and…
Home energy efficiency starts with recognizing the warning signs that your house is quietly wasting energy year-round. Drafty rooms, rising utility bills, and uneven temperatures often indicate hidden problems with your insulation, sealing, or ventilation. For homeowners across Southern Massachusetts, where cold winters and humid summers put heating and cooling systems to the test, catching…
Energy-efficient windows are specially designed windows that reduce heat transfer, block drafts, and help your home hold a steady indoor temperature. These windows use advanced glass, tight seals, and smart framing to keep warm air inside during winter and cooler air inside during summer. For homeowners across Southern Massachusetts, where seasons swing from icy to…
Attic insulation is one of the smartest upgrades you can make to keep your home comfortable and efficient year-round. The right material creates a strong thermal barrier that holds heat inside during cold New England winters and blocks summer heat from building up overhead. Homeowners across Southern Massachusetts often deal with older houses, drafty top…
Choosing a reliable Mass Save Contractor is the smartest way to improve your home’s overall comfort. A professional assessment helps you understand exactly where your house loses heat and wastes power. Our team at Able Home Performance provides these valuable evaluations for homeowners across Southern Massachusetts to help them achieve lasting comfort. Learn more about…
A solar energy audit is the smartest first step you can take toward a more comfortable and efficient home in Southern Massachusetts. Understanding how your home uses energy—and where it loses it—is critical before investing in renewable energy systems. At Able Home Performance, we specialize in helping homeowners in Southern MA identify these inefficiencies through…
As Valentine’s Day approached this February, a classic Nor’easter swept through the South Shore, bringing plummeting temperatures and advisories for New Englanders to stay indoors. However, for many households, the storm spelled disaster as aging heating systems succumbed to the extra stress, leaving families without heat during the bitter cold. Fortunately, for homeowners who reached…
If you’re like most homeowners, you’re always looking for ways to save money on your energy costs. One of the best ways to do this is by installing new windows in your home. Windows are one of the biggest sources of energy loss in a home, and new windows can help you reduce your energy…
The secret is out when it comes to solar energy here in Massachusetts. Homeowners all over the state have taken the initiative to upgrade their energy independence, reduce their carbon footprint, and save on their energy bills by installing solar photovoltaic systems on their homes. But you may be wondering, what can a home energy…