Although I primarily write this blog to share ideas on how to reduce your utility bills through purchasing, installing, and properly maintaining high efficiency heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, it is critical to remember that your house may be wasting all that efficiency!
Sealing leaks around windows and doors, and improving your homes insulation are critical to your comfort and how long your HVAC systems have to run to keep you cool or warm. Consider that most homes built before 1980 leak 20-30% more air than today’s homes. And that’s just the start! Most HVAC ductwork eventually leaks…this can account for up to a 30% loss in the amount of conditioned air making it into your living space.
If your in the market to replace your HVAC systems…certainly ask for a high efficiency system…but while your doing this also have your home checked for proper levels of insulation and to seal any air leaks. For more information check out this website from the Department of Energy.
