Wintertime Energy Saving Tip: Don't Forget Ductwork Insulation!
Something often forgotten during an energy audit of your home is ductwork insulation. Keeping the heated air inside the duct will pay for itself in a short period of time. Air ducts in unfinished parts of the house should be insulated so the heated air in winter isn’t lost before it gets to your living area.
On a windy day, light an incense stick and hold it near your windows, doors, electrical boxes, and plumbing fixtures, or anyplace else you suspect may be leaking energy. If the smoke moves in a horizontal path, you have found a leak. Using caulk, weather stripping, or sealing the area will stop this energy loss.
Drafts under doors or windows allow warm air to escape from your home. An easy way to block this escape path around doors involves placing "snakes" (fabric filled with bulky material) along the bottom of doors or windows.
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