Four Home Projects for the New Year

The new year is an opportune time to consider some home improvement projects to make your home more comfortable, energy-efficient and raise its value. Here are some ideas for home projects you might take on in 2017.

Energy Audit
Would you like your home to operate at its maximum efficiency? Hire a professional BPI-certified energy rater to evaluate your house through an energy audit. The audit will test your home for any energy losses and safety issues, and you’ll receive a detailed report of your home’s issues.

Seal the Gaps
It’s time to tackle some problem areas in your home. Grab a tube of high quality caulk to seal off drafts and cracks that cause fluctuations in the temperature inside your home. Seal around faceplates, windows, corners and cracks–anywhere you can feel air coming through.

Check Insulation
Use expanding foam to the any air leaks around your outside faucets, air vents and plumbing. Also look to where the foundation meets the house and crawl space to seal cracks. Never seal next to a gas flue to avoid a fire hazard. For larger areas in need of a stop-gap, roll out insulation. Consider Ultratouch denim insulation instead of pink fiberglass.

Tune-up Your Heating System
If you haven’t done so already, tune up your furnace. As much as 30% of a home’s energy costs relate to heating, and this number only grows if you have an inefficient furnace or HVAC system. Be sure to replace the filter monthly, and opt for a more efficient healthy pleated filter for better air quality.

A seasonal tune-up will help reduce energy usage, prevent carbon monoxide leaks, and help your indoor air quality high. Make a tune-up your top priority–when your furnace is running at full blast this winter, you don’t want it to break when you need it most!

Is your home ready for a great 2017? Visit our website today to learn more about how Air Comfort can make your home more comfortable through this new year.