Posts Tagged ‘air leaks’
Heatproof Your Home to Keep the Cool In
If you run your AC only to find that you can’t keep the cool air inside your home, and that as soon as you turn the AC off your house heats right back up again, there may be more you can do to heatproof your home. Tips to Keep the Cool Air In It can…
Read MoreWinter-proof Your Home for Energy Efficiency
Do your energy bills shoot up when winter hits? Do you feel cold air sneaking in around your home’s doors and windows? Get your Metro East Illinois home ready for cold weather with these smart winter-proofing tasks. The Usual Suspects: Doors and Windows They are the most susceptible spots in your house—any compromise in the…
Read MorePut a Stop to Inefficient Air Leaks in Your Home
One of the biggest causes of high energy bills are air leaks in the home’s exterior envelope. Keeping a tight barrier between the air in your home and the air outside should be a priority for homeowners year-round. Finding Energy Wasting Air Leaks You have the option of finding the air leaks yourself or hiring…
Read MoreConduct Routine Duct Sealing Maintenance this Spring
Your southwest Illinois home’s ductwork does a lot of work throughout the year, especially in the winter. When you get a bit of respite from extreme weather in the spring, consider performing routine duct sealing maintenance to patch up any leaks. The Problems Air leaks are the most common problem with ducts, and can hurt…
Read MoreERVs Give You a Breath of Fresh Air with Minimal Energy Loss
During the winter months, most homeowners are concerned with keeping the cold air out and the warm air inside. Sealing air leaks and having adequate insulation do go a long way toward maintaining a comfortable temperature inside your home. But these things can also prevent you from getting the adequate fresh air needed to maintain a…
Read MoreTop 5 Energy Sappers and What To Do About Them This Winter
Achieving a comfortable indoor temperature in the winter can be a balancing act between your household finances and building a good buffer against the chilly temperatures outside. This problem worsens if you are unaware of the energy and heated air that may be literally leaking away from your home. Energy Sappers Hurt Your Hip Pocket…
Read MorePrevent, Repair Frozen Pipes with These Handy Tips
Frozen pipes are a potential concern for any homeowner living in a region with cold winters. Whether you are at home or away on a trip, frozen pipes can result in serious flooding that results in costly repairs and numerous headaches. How Water Freezes in Pipes As one might expect, water can freeze in pipes whenever…
Read MoreFall’s the Perfect Time for an Energy Evaluation in Your Illinois Metro-East Home
Our Metro-East winters can be unpredictable, but we all know that phases of ice, snow, wind and plunging temperatures are going to be in the mix during the coldest months. So it’s best to be prepared. One of the most important preparations is having an energy evaluation done in your home during the fall. During…
Read MoreSealing the Air Leaks in Your Hamel-Area Home: a 3-Step Strategy
The reason for sealing air leaks in your home is to keep conditioned air inside and hot or cold air outside. No matter the season, the goal is the same. If you want to enjoy a tighter home and lower energy bills as quickly and affordably as possible, follow this three-step strategy. Start with the largest air…
Read MoreCarbon Monoxide Leaks From Your Garage: What You Should Know
Concerns over carbon monoxide leaks have caused many homeowners to install CO detectors in their homes and ensure that fuel-burning equipment is safe to operate. However, homeowners with attached garages should also be concerned about carbon monoxide leaking into the home from the garage. Studies support the notion that homes with attached garages may be…
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