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Home energy efficiency is a complex topic that affects our energy bills, comfort, and indoor air quality. As leaders of residential energy conservation in Northern Virginia and Metro DC, The Fifth Fuel team is dedicated to educating home and business owners about building science concepts and how these concepts influence our built environment. For example, homeowners commonly think their heating and cooling system isn’t performing properly, when in reality, a home performance issue is causing uneven home temperatures.

Our blog is designed to provide useful information that can be applied to gaining an understanding of home energy efficiency, helping our customers to make informed choices about energy-saving home improvements including insulation, air sealing, and crawlspace encapsulation.

Would you like a free estimate on a home energy upgrade? Call The Fifth Fuel today to get started!

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What’s the Best Type of Insulation for My Attic?

Remove and replace your attic insulation today for improved home comfort and lower monthly heating and cooling costs. The Fifth Fuel breaks down the signs that your attic insulation needs to be replaced and what insulation types work best for attics. Reach out to discuss attic insulation removal costs today.
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Why Is My Upstairs So Hot?

For many Washington DC-area homeowners, dealing with temperature differentials between floors is a fact of life. Some let years go by simply assuming that they don’t have any control over this all-too-common issue, opting to install extra window AC units or multiple fans to keep parts of their home cool. The fact is, however, getting to the root of the problem is the only way to fix temperature differentials, and it doesn’t have to be quite as difficult as you might assume.
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How Insulation & Air Sealing Protect Your Home from Moisture & Mold Growth

With the temperatures already going into the triple digits, it’s …

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Why Air Sealing & Insulation Go Hand in Hand

We experience a wide range of temperatures throughout the year …

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5 Benefits of Crawlspace Encapsulation 

Crawlspaces are an often overlooked part of a home and …

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Save Energy This Winter With Attic Insulation

With the colder months getting closer every day, many homeowners …

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5 Home Improvements to Make This Summer

Is the upstairs of your home too hot during the …

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Do You Have an Uncomfortable Bonus Room?

Learn why the converted room in your attic or over your garage has big temperature swings, and why properly insulating and air sealing these rooms can lower energy bills and make your whole home more comfortable. Upgrade the bonus room in your home with proper insulation services from The Fifth Fuel.
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Spring Cleaning? Include Your Insulation!

Upgrade your home’s insulation this spring and benefit all year-long from reduced heating and cooling bills and higher home comfort. The Fifth Fuel breaks down why the existing aging insulation in your walls, attic, and crawlspace might not be doing its job anymore. Schedule an energy audit today.
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3 Reasons Your Heat Is On but You’re Still Cold

Discover the reason you’re still cold in your house, even when the heat is on. The Fifth Fuel breaks down the three most common causes of poor home comfort in a Virginia home, and explains why a home energy audit is the best first step to identifying the problem and fixing the issue for good.
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Customer Reviews

I thought you might be interested to know that the night following the insulation work you and your crew did… Read more “Energy Savings for Us”

J.R. - Arlington, VA

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for providing me with the name of Fifth Fuel as a… Read more “Professionalism & quality of work”

Bruce Cooper - Washington, DC

I just want to take a minute to let you know the guys showed up on time yesterday, stayed late… Read more “Couldn’t be more pleased”

Robert Withrow - Fairfax, VA

I wanted to take a moment to follow-up with you on your work in our home this spring. As you… Read more “No more drafts”

K. Enloe - Leesburg, VA

I would like to thank your staff for the timely service and quality of the work that was performed on… Read more “Timely service & quality of the work”

Homeowner

I just received my March/April electric bill…and couldn’t be happier! I attribute your design and installation of the insulation package… Read more “Couldn’t be happier!”

Lance Lewes - Washington, DC

Thank you for being so prompt. I can’t tell you how pleased I was to have someone with your knowledge… Read more “I’m really impressed”

Jan

We would like to thank you for the work you have done for us. It was done efficiently and very… Read more “Your guys have been the best”

The McClarren Family - Alexandria, VA
State of Virginia Licensed Contractor
Air Barrier Association of America
RESNET
ENERGY STAR Partner
8521 Quarry Rd.
Manassas, VA 20110
703-368-1479 customerservice@thefifthfuel.com

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