Fall into Savings
Three Tips for Extreme Home
Energy Savings
(ARA) – Homeowners expect to get a bill from their utility company each month, but
opening one for a particularly expensive month can be a real shocker. Consider
these home improvement solutions to take a huge bite out of your energy bill:
Tip 1: Assess the Roof
A radiant barrier, such as Enerflex, reduces heat transfer between your roof and the
attic floor where insulation is typically installed. Enerflex can reflect up to 96
percent of the radiant heat energy from the sun back through your roof, making your
attic space, and therefore home, cooler.
Tip 2: Look for Leaks
There are various ways to check for window and door leaks, from holding a
candle flame near the crack and gauging how much the flame moves to sliding a
piece of paper through the opening to see if it catches or tears. If you find a leak, the
easiest solution is to add weather-stripping around doors and to caulk windows.
Tip 3: Swap the Bulbs
Consider this: homes that use Energy Star qualified light bulbs use about 75 percent
less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs and they last at least six times longer.
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