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Conduct a Home Energy Audit Part 1: Locating Air Leaks

 
The summer months can be brutal on your utility bills! In fact, a friend of mine was complaining yesterday that her water bill and electricity bill was $172 and $174 respectively. That adds up quick!
So how can you determine where you are wasting energy? Simple! Conduct a home energy audit!
That's why I am doing a Four-part series on conducting your own home energy audit to save money. There are a lot of great resources online to help you conduct a home energy audit. For this blog series purpose, I am utilizing government energy resources to help readers learn some "do it yourself" energy tricks to save money!
EnergySavers.gov lists several ways to conduct your own home energy audit to determine energy waste and thereby, save you money! Here are a few examples:
Locating Air Leaks
First, make a list of obvious air leaks (drafts). The potential energy savings from reducing drafts in a home may range from 5% to 30% per year, and the home is generally much more comfortable afterward. Check for indoor air leaks, such as gaps along the baseboard or edge of the flooring and at junctures of the walls and ceiling. Check ... more

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