Window air conditioner covers are used to eliminate drafts from the place where an air conditioning unit is installed. They install over the unit to seal drafts from this area. Sealing this source of drafts reduces the amount of unwanted air exchanges and energy loss experienced during the colder months of the year, when the [...]
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Weatherproofing Windows In a home that lacks proper insulation, air leaks occur year-round. However, they are most easily felt during the winter months. For example, if you sit at a window that is poorly insulated, or place your hand to it, a draft can be felt coming into the home. With drafts come less comfort [...] Electrical Outlet Insulation Electrical outlets are small in size, yet can have a significant impact on the way a home feels, and the amount of money spent on energy throughout the year. When it is cold outside, if you press your hand to an outlet located on an exterior wall you can sometimes feel a [...] Window Air Conditioner Cover Indoor air conditioners provide great relief from the hot air that summer brings. However, during the colder months of the year an indoor air conditioner becomes a source for drafts. When drafts come into a home, energy is lost, resulting in an increase in energy bills. Instead of ripping the unit [...] There are a number of great ways to reduce unwanted air infiltration around the home. In addition to the v seal weatherstrip we discussed earlier, interior storm windows also help reduce the amount of cool air coming in through windows. However, instead of sealing cracks and gaps the way a v seal does, interior storm windows [...] As we approach winter, are you among the homeowners who are thinking of how to limit the amount of indoor drafts that are common during cold weather months? Reducing the amount of cold air coming in the home as well as the amount of warm air leaving can be done by insulating the rooms that [...] The days of summer are winding down, and soon the iciness of winter will once again be the guest of honor in many conversations. Unfortunately for some, lack of proper insulation will cause the ice of winter to mean nothing more than a hard time controlling the temperature at home, which also leads to higher [...] Window Insulation Kit During extreme weather months, air easily slips in and out of the house through windows. When you have this unwanted exchange of air occurring, energy is lost. When energy is lost, the amount of control you have over indoor temperatures is decreased. As we close the door on summer and approach winter, [...] There are many places where energy may be escaping the home: the basement, attic, and garage to name a few. Electrical outlets and wall switches are sources for air leaks that are very often overlooked, meanwhile accounting for 2 to 5 percent of home energy loss. Electrical outlet insulation comes in either a foam gasket [...] Most homeowners are tired of skyrocketing energy bills, year after year, particularly during seasonal changes. When air enters the home from its exterior through air ducts, for example, the air conditioner spends more time trying to regulate the property’s temperature. Eliminating air drafts throughout a home will keep hot air from entering and cold air from escaping during [...] |
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