by HomeReadyInspections | Nov 8, 2022 | Energy Tips
When you switch to energy-efficient lighting, you can light your home using the same amount of light for less money. Lighting accounts for around 15% of an average home’s electricity use, and the average household saves about $225 in energy costs per year by...
by HomeReadyInspections | Nov 8, 2022 | Energy Tips, Home Inspection
Three-quarters of all homes in the United States have air conditioners. Air conditioners use about 6% of all the electricity produced in the United States, at an annual cost of about $29 billion to homeowners. As a result, roughly 117 million metric tons of carbon...
by HomeReadyInspections | Nov 8, 2022 | Energy Tips, Home Inspection
Ventilation is very important in an energy-efficient home. The “appropriate” amount and type of ventilation varies from home to home and from occupant to occupant. Different households have different occupancy levels (people and pets), schedules, activities, health...
by HomeReadyInspections | Nov 2, 2022 | Blower Door Test, Energy Tips
Building envelope testing is the process of testing the physical separator between the interior and exterior of a building to determine if there are any air, water, or thermal leaks within the structure. The building envelope consists of all parts of the outer...
by HomeReadyInspections | Nov 2, 2022 | Energy Tips, Home Inspection
When selecting a new water heater for your home, choose a water heating system that provides enough hot water for your family and is also energy efficient to save you money. Consider the different types of water heaters available and determining the right size and...
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