Add Insulation for Better Energy Efficiency this Winter

It’s no secret that energy costs are on the rise. The U.S. Energy Information Administration projects that U.S. homeowners will see increased energy costs this winter. They forecast price increases of 22 percent for natural gas, 28 percent for heating oil, and 26 percent for propane this winter compared to last winter. Increases in the cost of electric heating are …

Did You Get Ice Dams With The Last Blizzard? Fix Them Before Next Winter

If ice dams are forming on your roof, this indicates that warm household air is probably leaking into your attic, or else ductwork is leaking air as it runs through the attic. The best way to deal with an ice dam on your roof – to keep resulting water leaks from ruining insulation and damaging the structure of your attic …

Sealing Household Air Leaks Can Put A Significant Dent In Your Energy Costs

When your costly conditioned air leaks out of your home, or the hot summer air (or cold winter air) seeps in, it can add substantially to your cooling and heating costs. Fortunately, sealing household air leaks is a project that typically doesn’t require a HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) professional. In fact, you probably can do it yourself, rather inexpensively, …

The Surprising Truth About Duct Sealing

Duct sealing prevents energy waste. But did you do duct sealing also may make your home safer? That’s because leaky ducts may draw carbon monoxide or other combustion gases into your living space. These gases are byproducts of gas-burning appliances, such as furnaces, and they are normally vented outside. When they invade your ducts through leaks, it’s called backdrafting.