Energy Conservation Tip of the Month

 

Energy Tip of the Month.  Is your electric bill higher than expected?  Common causes for the bills can vary from month to month and may be attributed to the following:

 

    Defective house wiring

    Installation of recently purchased or new appliances (Make sure they are the right size for your living space.)

    Frost accumulating on the refrigerator causing it to run inefficiently

    No insulation of the hot water heater

    No insulation of pipes to cold air

    Leaking hot (and cold) water faucets

    Lack of good maintenance (It doesn't cost much to change your a/c)

    Overheating the house

    Defective appliances

 

Check these out.  Your home may need an energy audit.  If so, please call Rosy Falcon at 1-800-749-2010 for more information including whether you qualify to receive free insulation, appliances, weather-stripping and more.

 

Weatherization Tools Used by our Professional Inspectors and Housing Technician.  Every month we will feature a diagnostic tool or equipment used by our professional staff who are trained in the use of these diagnostic tools and equipment to help them determine - in order of priority - exactly what weatherization measures a home may need in order for it to be energy efficient.  This month we are featuring the most common equipment used when conducting energy audits:  the Minneapolis Blower Door.  The Minneapolis Blower Door has long been recognized as the best designed and supported building airtightness testing system in the world.  Combined with specialized accessories and complete testing procedures developed by The Energy Conservatory, the Minneapolis Blower Door is the system of choice for utility programs, energy raters, HVAC contractors, builders and weatherization professionals.  The powerful and rugged Blower Door fan provides unmatched airflow performance, while the innovative design of the aluminum frame makes it easy to seal into any door opening.  Blower Doors are used to measure the airtightness of building envelopes, diagnose and demonstrate air leakage problems, estimate natural infiltration rates, estimate efficiency losses from building air leakage, and certify construction integrity.  Next month we will feature the types of digital gauges used to diagnose energy problems in the house.