The fall and winter months are coming close. Now is the time to take stock of your heating and cooling costs. Air leaks can be a main culprit to unnecessary expense.
The U.S. department of Energy says up to 30% of home energy costs can be eliminated just by lessening the drafts in your home.
http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/energy_audits/index.cfm/mytopic=11170
Air leaks can be pretty simple to find. Let's hit on some main tips.
* Check on the basement and the attic. That is where most of the air is lost.
* Check for Chimney trouble spots
* Recessed lights also can be an issue allowing air flow between conditioned and unconditioned air.
If all of this seems to overwhelming to handle, call a qualified contractor. The money to pay a pro is a fraction of what you will save over a lifetime.
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