Back to More Ideas & Tips
Back to More Ideas & Tips
Seal air leaks around your home.
Sealing air leaks can help save more than 20% on heating-and-cooling bills in older or drafty spaces. Use weather stripping to seal air leaks around doors or windows and caulk or expanding foam sealants for filling other cracks and gaps.
What You Need to Do
-
1Engage a weatherization specialist to conduct a pressurization blower test to locate unwanted air leaks. With this information the specialist will be able to rectify problem areas relatively inexpensively.
-
2Consider a FREE Home Energy Check-up. Learn more at www.DominionEnergySC.com/HomeCheckup.
Recommendation:
Minimum 20% reduction in CFM @ 50 Pascals
Frequently Asked Questions
-
If I complete this measure, can I track my savings over time?If you mark an item on your plan as completed, we will track your estimated energy use and savings over time. We can use this to find additional savings options.
-
Why should I ask my contractor about the most energy efficient products?Energy efficient products usually have lower operating costs and frequently qualify for rebates.
-
How can energy upgrades improve the comfort and health of my home?No matter how efficient your heating and cooling equipment is, if your home is not properly sealed and insulated, you may not be as comfortable as you could be, and your heating and cooling systems will have to work harder. Additionally, if you have leaky or poorly insulated ductwork, your home might have humidity problems, excessive dust, or rooms that are never quite comfortable. Improving the building shell and sealing ducts can generally improve your home.