Trying to reduce my energy bills

My home energy bills have always been quite high.

  • Recently I noticed that they just skyrocketed.

I started getting proactive about lowering the energy use. First, I decided to upgrade all the windows in the house. My old windows were not properly sealed and caulked around. New windows made sure none of my treated air was leaving and none of the gross outdoor air was coming in. Next, I made sure I had enough insulation around my baseboards and door frames. Another step was calling for ductwork sealing. A lot of people end up paying high energy bills because of a tiny crack along the seam in their ductwork. A small crack allows lots of air to travel outside. The HVAC system is basically useless then. The HVAC can run and run, but never achieve the temperature on the thermostat. That means you get higher energy, more of a chance for repairs and a reduced HVAC lifespan. After all of those things are done I made sure to have the HVAC technician do a service appointment while he was there. A dirty heating and cooling machine runs sluggishly and not as effective. It is bad for the indoor air quality too. Moving parts are lubricated, bolts are tightened and things like the air filter are replaced with a cleaner model. I don’t know which of these things I did was the magic fix. It doesn’t matter though. I now have a decent energy bill and the house feels like the right temperature for once. It was worth doing all that work.
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