diy home energy audit

DIY HOMEENERGY AUDIT

YOU CAN DETERMINE WHERE YOURHOME IS LOSING ENERGY WITHOUT

THE HELP OF A PROFESSIONAL.

Performing a DIY energy auditof your own home can save you

a lot of money.

First you will want tolocate any obvious air leaks or drafts.

Plugging up air leaks can save youanywhere from 5% - 30% on your

energy bills each month.

Look for indoor air leaks,including gaps along the edge

of the flooring as well as the baseboard.

Seal up any holes you findby plugging them and

caulking them to prevent airfrom leaking out.

If your home burns fuel for heat,such as with propane, wood, or natural gas,

make sure that the applianceis receiving a steady air supply.

Check the insulation in your hometo make sure you have therecommended minimum.

Inadequate insulation can causeair infiltration, which can cost you

hundreds of dollars each year.

Make sure there is a vapor barrierunder the attic insulation that

will prevent rain from getting inas well as the formation of mold.

Carefully inspect the heating andcooling equipment in your home

to ensure that it is running properlyand does not need any

replacement filters.