4 Easy Ways You Can Energy Proof Your Home in Louisville

Published: November 01, 2022

Are you moving soon and dreading energy-efficient upgrades? Luckily, there are easy and low-cost ways to reduce energy consumption. For example:

Ensure the walls and attic are well-insulated

If you want a comfortable home with less energy, invest in better insulation. Cellulose or loose-fill foam sprayed between roof joists can fill an empty frame. To save money, you might opt to blow cellulose into the frame yourself or have a contractor install it for you.

If you’re looking for additional projects, consider insulating your outside walls and/or rafters or joists with rigid foam. To reduce your exposure to chemicals and protect yourself as well as the environment, use low-VOC or non-toxic materials.

Add weatherstripping to your doors and windows

Not only can sealing the gaps between your doors and windows save you money on heating and cooling energy bills, but it also prevents your equipment from overworking. In other words, it minimizes wasted energy. By weatherstripping your doors and windows (sealing gaps), you may be able to avoid these leaks altogether.

You may also want to consider installing Low-E window film or adding storm windows to your home’s windows in order to improve their energy efficiency.

Make use of passive solar design features

Year-round comfort in your home can be achieved by adding overhangs and south-facing windows to block out the sun during summer and let in natural light during winter. This method saves you money on costly electricity bills for lighting and air conditioning/heating.

Install a programmable thermostat

By using a programmable thermostat, you can change the temperature in your house automatically depending on the day or week. For example, if you’ll be gone for an extended period of time, you can set it to lower so that it will adjust back 30 minutes before you come home.

This way, you’re not paying to heat or cool an empty house, and yet your home will be comfortable and energy-efficient when you return.

Renewing your home’s weatherstripping and insulation will beautify it as well as make it more cost-effective by saving energy. If you want to do, even more, consider passive solar design features and programmable thermostats. With today’s technology, improving your home’s energy efficiency has never been easier!

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