Energy Proof

Taking time to make improvements on your home always helps, but making improvements little ways all at once can make a HUGE improvement!

That's the idea behind the Energy Star program of completely energy-proofing your home. They provide a step-by-step list of all of the areas of your home that you should examine to find places where you could provide better energy usage. The main areas are basic common sense: make sure your attic has enough insulation, make sure windows and doors don't leak. To see their brochure for the program please visit: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=home_improvement.hm_improvement_hpwes Or see a copy on our website: www.sinclairair.com/resources or download it directly here: http://www.sinclairair.com/HPwESSampleBrochure.pdf Taking a little bit of time to check to see where your home could be drafty can save you money on saved energy costs. Plus, if you have children, this is a good way to get them involved in doing something around the home without too much effort/chemicals/and it can be fun.

If your home was built more than 20 years ago, it is probably a good idea to start thinking about upgrading various fixtures on your home. An AC or furnace unit usually lasts about 15 years. While, older windows aren't prepared for the insulation/sun protection that newer windows are manufactured for. These upgrades will help to spruce up your home by making it look nice and well kept, and also keep your home more comfortable. We all want space that is functional and looks well cared for. Consider upgrades especially if your home isn't as comfortable as it used to be. Does it stay cold in winter and fry in the summer? You should probably look at insulation, a new air conditioning unit and/or shades for the windows.

All of these upgrades in combination can make your home a happier, healthier place.