Cold air leaking into a home can lead to heat loss and can significantly increase energy bills. Weatherizing in the fall before cold weather sets in can help lower heating bills. A weatherization company can help consumers save hundreds of dollars in energy bills and this savings can offset the cost of the weatherization. So there is no excuse for not hiring a weatherization company before the next cold air snap.
A Heating Contractor in San Antonio TX can assist a homeowner with weatherization, through repairs and additions that will keep the home from bleeding money during the winter months. Repairing holes, gaps, broken windows and doors, caulking cracks and gaps and replacing worn thresholds and door sweeps is a start in weatherizing the home. Caulking and weather-stripping windows and doors will reduce the amount of cold air seeping into the home and the hot air from leaking out. This should be done around all movable parts of windows and doors. This energy saving feature should be maintained and checked yearly by a weatherization company.
Wrapping exposed hot water pipes in the home with insulation tubing is another weatherization job. Exposed cold water pipes in certain parts of the home might freeze, such as in crawlspaces, basements and garages. If a water heater is more than five years old, it should be insulated as well. Another weatherization benefit is to insulate the roof and attic. In addition, insulation added to the walls of the crawlspace or the floor above it, will be a bonus benefit and save even more in heating bills.
M and M Weatherization, a Heating Contractor in San Antonio TX and the surrounding area can evaluate a home’s weatherization needs and set up a plan for getting the home ready for the next season. Some weatherization projects are just simple and practical actions but they will make a big impact in the energy bills of a home. The home energy audit is the first step to saving money and energy. After the weatherization project is finished, the homeowner can sit back and relax knowing the home is energy efficient. You can also visit them on Facebook for more information.
