You can reduce your home's heating and cooling costs by as much as 30 percent through proper insulation and air sealing techniques. These techniques will also make your home more comfortable.
• Look for an experienced, qualified installer to avoid any leaks from installation.
• Conduct an energy audit of your home to find air leaks and to check for the proper level of insulation.
• To test for air leaks on your own, on a windy day, hold a lit candle next to windows, doors, electrical outlets, or light fixtures to test for leaks.
• Plug air leaks with caulking, sealing, or weather stripping to save 10 percent or more on your energy bill.
• Check for adequate insulation in your attic, ceilings, exterior and basement walls, floors, and crawlspaces.
• In cold climates, ENERGY STAR windows can reduce your heating bills by 30 to 40 percent.
• Close fireplace dampers when not in use. A chimney is designed for smoke to escape, so until you close it, warm air escapes.
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Amarillo Air Conditioning & Sheet Metal is a Lennox dealer providing service and installation for residences and light commercial operations, which includes designing and installing systems for both applications. The design and installation of a system can be as important, if not more so, than the equipment itself.
