by HomeReadyInspections | Nov 28, 2022 | Energy Tips
Replacing Old Windows Traditional window materials used in houses across the United States – old single glass pane and later double-pane clear glass – do a poor job of keeping out the cold and excessive heat. If you have these windows in your home, you are likely...
by HomeReadyInspections | Nov 28, 2022 | Energy Tips
You can use weatherstripping in your home to seal air leaks around movable building components, such as doors or operable windows. For stationary components, caulk is the appropriate material for filling cracks and gaps. Before applying in an existing home, you will...
by HomeReadyInspections | Nov 25, 2022 | Energy Tips
Heat pumps offer an energy-efficient alternative to furnaces and air conditioners for all climates. Like your refrigerator, heat pumps use electricity to transfer heat from a cool space to a warm space, making the cool space cooler and the warm space warmer. During...
by HomeReadyInspections | Nov 25, 2022 | Energy Tips
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 25, 2022 | Blower Door Test, Energy Tips
You can save money on your heating and cooling bills by simply resetting your thermostat when you are asleep or away from home. You can do this automatically without sacrificing comfort by installing an automatic setback or programmable thermostat. Using a...
by HomeReadyInspections | Nov 23, 2022 | Energy Tips, Home Inspection
Storage Water Heaters Conventional storage water heaters remain the most popular type of water heating system for the home. Here you’ll find basic information about how storage water heaters work; what criteria to use when selecting the right model; and some...
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