Effective Ways to Make Your Home Efficient in 2017

El Cerrito, CA area homeowners can get a lot of mileage out of winterizing their homes and there are a number of different ways to go about doing so. Winterizing will not only help to save you money on your heating bill, but you and your family will also enjoy enhanced home comfort throughout the months ahead.

Ready to get started? Here are three ways to winterize your home:

Fix Disconnected Ductwork

Ductwork plays a key role in the transfer of conditioned air in many homes, and its importance should never go overlooked. It’s not uncommon for ducts to become disconnected over time however, which can result in a loss of energy throughout the home.

Fixing disconnected ductwork can actually take some of the stress of winter off your heating system, which means an extended system lifespan, lower energy bills and a generally more comfortable home. Temperature-rated duct tape can be used to handle this job, but the best solution is to consult the help of a home performance professional.

Insulate Your Attic Hatch

If you have an attic, there’s a good chance that you also have an attic hatch. This is the staircase panel that allows access to the attic, typically pulled down via a string. Your attic hatch can be a convenient, handy part of the home, but it’s also subject to a number of inefficiencies.

Namely, it allows for unwanted heat loss to occur, which is why insulating this all-important feature is a great way to further winterize your home and boost home performance. There are a number of different approaches to take with insulating and air sealing, but Hassler can help determine what will work best to save you money this winter.

Fix the Kneewalls in Your Attic

As you’ve likely come to realize, your attic can have a huge influence on winter home performance. The exposed vertical walls common in most attics are referred to as “kneewalls,” and in many cases, they lack proper insulation. Insulating these cavities can help to ensure that conditioned air has a more difficult time escaping the home, thus giving your heating system a break and keeping temperatures stable throughout.

The team at Hassler is standing by to help you take steps to winterize your home this year. Contact us for a home energy assessment today to learn more or to schedule an appointment.