Fall into Savings

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.