I am consistently wanting new possibilities to reduce the cost of heating and cooling.
I have insulated, caulked, weatherstripped and even installed a smart temperature control.
I make sure to be as conscientious as possible about air filter cleaning and scheduling repair for the gas furnace and a/c. During the autumn repair of the natural gas furnace, I asked the serviceman for energy saving tips… He recommended having my ductwork inspected for any kind of leakage. He said that the vast majority of homes sacrifice 30% of conditioned air to holes in the ducts. He first shut down all of the vents and registers to pressurize the duct idea and reveal the location of cracks and little holes where air was leaking out. The test proved that I was losing up to 25% of heated and cooled air. The process of sealing the imperfections works from inside the duct system. It is a non-toxic, water-based formula that includes adhesive polymer particles distributed all throughout the ductwork. As the air escapes through the several holes, these particles build up and create a slender seal. The process took about sixty hours but I was able to see the improvement by way of a monitor. Once the ducts were sealed, the testing was repeated to prove my results. I gained a certificate of completion and a ten-year warranty on the service. While it was a fairly considerable investment, I’ve noticed a significant reduction in our heating costs. Plus, the temperature inside the lake house is more consistent from 1 room to another. There’s no more cold spots, drafts or frosty cold areas. The gas furnace isn’t running as long or working as hard and yet the lake house is so much more comfortable.