Common Recommendations

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Common Energy-Efficient Home Improvement Recommendations

While your Home Performance contractor will develop a specific plan for your home, commonly recommended home improvements for energy efficiency include:

Sealing Air Leaks and Adding Insulation

Sealing air leaks a common home improvement recommendation because it is critical to improving the overall energy efficiency of your home and will make your heating and cooling system perform better.

Many air leaks in homes are fairly obvious:

Windows
Doors
Electrical outlets

But other areas are even more significant sources of energy loss:

Attics and basements
Recessed light fixtures

Along with air sealing, your contractor may recommend that you add insulation to improve home energy efficiency. Many older homes are not well-insulated, and some have no insulation at all. Even new homes frequently have improperly installed or missing insulation.

Properly installed insulation in walls, floors, and attics:

Provides for more even temperatures throughout the house
Results in a quieter, more comfortable living environment that is easier to heat and cool

Sealing Ductwork Home Improvements

Many homes have leaky ductwork and poor air flow, resulting in stuffy and uncomfortable rooms—regardless of the thermostat setting. Sealing and insulating ductwork can help to ensure that your home will be more comfortable and energy-efficient.

Your Home Performance contractor may recommend the following energy-efficient home improvements:

Sealing ducts with mastic, durable foil-backed tape, or aerosol-based sealant
Insulating ductworks in attics, crawlspaces, and unconditioned basements
Balancing the duct system to optimize air flow to all rooms

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Improving Home Heating and Cooling Systems

If your furnace or air conditioner is more than 10 years old, your contractor may recommend that you replace it with a unit that has earned the ENERGY STAR label. Installed correctly, these high-efficiency units can save up to 20% on heating and cooling costs.

When it comes to heating and cooling equipment, bigger is not always better. A properly-sized unit will make your home more comfortable by providing more consistent temperatures and better humidity control.

Upgrading to Energy-Efficient Lighting and Appliances

Energy used for lighting and appliances can account for half of your home's total utility bill. As a result, your Home Performance contractor may recommend ENERGY STAR qualified products for home improvements, such as energy-efficient:

Refrigerators
Dishwashers
Clothes washers
Light fixtures
Compact fluorescent bulbs

An energy and water-efficient hot water heating system may also be recommended for your home improvements.

Adding Renewable Energy Solutions

To further reduce your utility bills, your contractor may also recommend home improvements such as adding renewable energy systems such as:

Solar electric (photovoltaics)
Solar hot water

Common Recommendations