Does Your Home Have Hidden Air Leaks?

If you add up all the hidden air leaks in your home, they can equal a hole the size of an open window — and can lead to higher energy bills by allowing heat to escape and causing your system to work harder to keep you comfortable. This makes home sealing one of the first and most important steps you can take to reduce home energy costs year-round. Sealing air leaks and adding insulation — paying special attention to your attic and basement, where the biggest gaps and cracks are often found — will keep warm air inside where it belongs and help your equipment perform more efficiently.

Cost-Effective Solutions

Insulation is the single most cost-effective way for a homeowner to save money on their future energy costs. In fact, insulation is the only building product that will actually pay for itself. Adding insulation is a part of almost every weatherization project. Making sure there is enough insulation in the walls, foundation, and roof — anywhere there is a barrier between the home and the outside — is one of the most important ways to make a home energy efficient. Eastern’s customers will benefit from improved comfort, lower energy bills and a higher resale value.

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ATTIC REINSULATION

Properly insulating and air sealing your attic will help reduce your energy bills. Attics are often one of the easiest places in a house to insulate, especially if you’d like to add insulation.

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SIDEWALL REINSULATION

Properly insulated exterior walls in your house will not only increase comfort but also help you save on heating and cooling costs. For energy savings, you can add insulation to your walls in an existing house.

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CRAWL SPACES

If you properly insulate your crawl space — in addition to air sealing and controlling moisture, you will save on energy costs and increase your home’s comfort. You need to carefully consider the proper product and techniques, not to mention moisture control.