On a brisk cold morning in Paradise, dropping by an older friends home for a warm coffee and donut,  I felt a coolness, where I was resting.  I asked my friend Dee, if they had checked the home for energy leaks recently.  Her reply was no.  Well, I definately feel a cool draft and that could be costing her extra energy money.  so, with that, we set out to find out what was leaking and if there was anything we could do about it.  

Many years ago my husband and I installed weatherstripping and insulation for a PG&E program.  First we checked the windows and found some leaks there.  We looked at outlets, yes there were leaks there too! 

I suggest we get an energy audit. 

As this was a older home, we knew it would have many leaks because building restrictions were much more loose then.  If you live in an area where temperature drop into the low 30's you will feel the cold trying to enter your home in every crack or pipe which enters your home.  

Newer built homes have tight windows, doors, the exteriors are wrapped and the insulation values are higher.  

If your home is older it may prove wise to get a energy audit to seal up any holes, cracks and openings, which can increase your winter enrgy bills.  The comfort of this home was improved with minor sealing and caulking around windows, doors and pipes. 

Can you find the energy leaks in your Paradise California Home?