by HomeReadyInspections | Oct 31, 2022 | Energy Tips, Home Inspection
No matter what kind of heating system you have in your house, you can save money and increase your comfort by properly maintaining and upgrading your equipment. But remember, an energy-efficient furnace alone will not have as great an impact on your energy bills as...
by HomeReadyInspections | Oct 31, 2022 | Blower Door Test, Energy Tips, Home Inspection
Your first thought for cooling may be air conditioning, there are many alternatives that provide cooling with less energy use. A combination of proper insulation, energy-efficient windows and doors, daylighting, shading, and ventilation will usually keep homes cool...
by HomeReadyInspections | Oct 31, 2022 | Blower Door Test, Energy Tips, Home Inspection, HVAC Duct Testing
Choosing Weatherstripping Choose a type of weatherstripping that will withstand the friction, weather, temperature changes, and wear and tear associated with its location. For example, when applied to a door bottom or threshold, weatherstripping could drag on carpet...
by HomeReadyInspections | Oct 31, 2022 | Energy Tips
How Insulation Works To understand how insulation works it helps to understand heat flow, which involves three basic mechanisms — conduction, convection, and radiation. Conduction is the way heat moves through materials, such as when a spoon placed in a hot cup...
by HomeReadyInspections | Oct 26, 2022 | Energy Tips
Ventilation Options There are 3 basic ventilation options —natural ventilation, spot ventilation, and whole-house ventilation. Natural Ventilation Natural ventilation is the uncontrolled air movement in and out of the cracks and small holes in a home. In the past,...
by HomeReadyInspections | Oct 21, 2022 | Energy Tips, HVAC Duct Testing
Programmable Thermostat Operation You can save as much as 10% a year on heating and cooling by simply turning your programmable thermostat back 7°-10°F for 8 hours a day from its normal setting. The percentage of savings from setback is greater for buildings...
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