I am typically searching for new ways to reduce home expenses.
While I’ve installed smart lighting plus energy saving faucets, the majority of annual costs are due to heating plus cooling. I’ve figured out that indoor temperature control accounts for approximately half of our energy bills. The weather in my local area is a year round challenge. With excessive heat plus humidity in the summer, chilly plus snow winters plus wet plus windy Spring plus fall, my associate and I alternate between running the boiler plus the cooling system. There is seldom the occasion to open the windows plus appreciate a fresh breeze. For the majority of the year, it’s necessary to keep the property sealed tight. With hopes of preventing energy waste plus reducing expenses, I inspect the property every year, checking for any leaks or gaps in the solar envelope. While updating to brand new, Energy Star rated, thermal pane windows was a significant investment, I’ve noticed fewer drafts plus less condensate on the glass. Removing the old insulation that had been detrimentd by moisture plus rodents from the attic was not a pleasant task. I spent a whole weekend covered in sweat duringstalling new insulation, however there was a small improvement in comfort. I make sure to replace the air filters in the boiler plus cooling system every other month plus schedule professional repair for the component in the fall plus Spring. I’ve added a smart control component plus ceiling fans to elevate comfort while trimming costs. My next project is a new roof. The roof has begun to leak whenever it rains, plus I’m convinced that it’s no longer an effective barrier against the elements.
