How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

Maintain your heating and cooling system The best way to keep your equipment running at peak performance is to have a licensed HVAC professional do annual tuneups. It’s also important to clean or change air filters once a month. Seal air leaks Fixing leaks around your home will help you get the full performance out of insulation. The biggest gaps are usually found in the attic and basement. Seal ducts Ducts that are damaged or blocked can leak conditioned... [Read More...]

SIMPLE ADVICE FOR LOWERING HEATING BILLS

ENERGY EFFICIENCY HOW-TO: SIMPLE ADVICE FOR LOWERING HEATING BILLS While this winter has been relatively mild so far, homeowners throughout the country are facing higher heating bills. In fact, according to the Energy Information Administration, U.S. consumers are expected to pay on average $921 to heat their homes during the traditional home heating season (from October through March), compared with $786 during the last heating season. Homeowners... [Read More...]