Testimonials

Paul L., Sun City, AZ
Paul has always been an energy-conscious consumer. He kept the AC at a higher degree and spent days on end working in his home to seal cracks and windows. But Paul needed more.

Paul and his wife could walk from one side of their house to the other and feel an extreme change in temperature. If there wasn’t warm air leaking into the house through the windows, then what was causing this comfort issue? He wanted an answer.

Paul researched APS programs and decided the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program was perfect for his situation. He called an APS participating contractor who came out to his house and, using advanced equipment, determined that Paul’s home had more than 50 percent duct leakage – which means his AC system was pumping equal amounts of cold air into the house as it was into the attic.

Or as Paul puts it, “I think I was air conditioning both of my neighbor’s homes!”

He had his ducts sealed and received a $250 rebate from APS to help offset the cost of the work. Both Paul and his wife could feel an immediate difference – they had a comfortable temperature throughout their home.

But the real evidence of his energy savings is in his bill. “This time last year, my APS utility bill was significantly higher than this year. I can’t believe it,” he said.

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Connie H., Paradise Valley, AZ
Connie first heard about the APS Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program when she saw an ad on television. She knew she had a problem – there was so much draft going across her legs in her living room that she couldn’t relax without wrapping a blanket around her body.

After doing some research, Connie was able to find a participating contractor through the program on aps.com/checkup. Like many customers, she was a little skeptical at first. She was pleasantly surprised with the professionalism and – perhaps even more important – the knowledge the contractor showed while testing her home for inefficiencies.

“The Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program was awesome,” Connie said. “I was so impressed by the attention to detail. To watch the contractor put up the red blower door, crawl up into the attic to look at insulation and look at the lighting for escaping air. The computer could actually prove how much leakage there was so they knew what to look for.”

She couldn’t believe how much air flow was coming through her can lights in the living room. Her contractor sealed every crack and crevice, making her home noticeably quieter and “tight” as she described it.

After the project was complete, the contractor retested the home to see how much improvement there was.

“I already felt it but they could prove it,” said Connie. “It puts me in good standing as far as my APS utility bill goes – and best of all… no blankets!”

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John W., Surprise, AZ
Like many APS customers, John tried everything to get his monthly utility bill down and was approaching the point of frustration. He researched energy efficiency tips and performed maintenance on his own home, adding insulation and sealing possible air leaks. Nothing seemed to help – his house was still uncomfortable and his utility bills were still high.

John and his wife found out about the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program on the internet. This could be the solution to helping them find out what’s going on in their home. He signed up right away.

“Everything I needed they found in the audit,” John said. “After sealing some ducts and installing shade screens, I could immediately tell the difference.” Such a difference, in fact, that John had to start sleeping without the fan on at night because it was too cold.

John says he has saved at least 30 percent off his utility bill. He was so excited about the program he immediately encouraged his mother-in-law and neighbors to participate.

“I have to tell you, the biggest surprise I ever got was getting my first utility bill after the project. This is the first time in years I’ve ever been ahead and it’s a darn good feeling,” he said. “This really is the real deal. Bottom line, it is a great program.”

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