If you're concerned that your home may not be as energy efficient as you would like it to be, Boulder Builders can help! We talked recently about providing home energy audits for clients, before you can make your home more energy efficient, you need to know where and how to make that possible. Following a home energy audit, Boulder Builders can determine where efficiency can be improved and recommend to the homeowner ways to achieve that. If you're considering a more "green" approach to the new year, contact Boulder Builders for a free estimate.

Seal Up Your Property

Air-leakage occurs when outside air enters a house through cracks and openings. Properly sealing the leaks that allow cold air into your house and drive up your heating bills is an important first step in creating an energy-efficient home. Generally leaks are often found around doors and windows but can also be in your basement or attic.

Insulate Your Home

It is possible to reduce your home's heating and cooling costs with proper insulation. By adding insulation you can help keep your home comfortable all year round.

Seal The Ducts

In forced-air heating and cooling systems, ducts carry hot or cold air to different parts of home. The EPA estimates that roughly a fifth of this air escapes through leaks. To address this headache, consumers can use duct sealant to repair leaks in exposed ducts.

Install a Programmable Thermostat

Homeowners concerned with saving energy and cutting costs should consider a programmable thermostat. By using a programmable thermostat, you can adjust the times you turn on the heating or air-conditioning according to a set schedule. These devices save on your heating and cooling bills, conserve energy and pay for themselves in the long run.

Install Energy-Efficient Windows

Installing energy-efficient windows is a great way to improve your homes appearance, improve comfort and save on your utility bill. By replacing old, leaky windows with higher-efficiency models you're not only making your home "greener" by conserving energy you are improving the value of your property.

Install Energy-Efficient Doors

Replacing your doors is a great way to enhance the look of your home but additional benefits include, improved energy efficiency and utility cost reduction. When looking for energy efficient doors you'll find many styles, colors and designs. Enjoy a more comfortable home during the coldest months of the year.

Replace Old Equipment 

Replacing an outdated HVAC system with a more energy-efficient one can lower your monthly energy bills. Keeping in mind, before considering this project, it's essential to make sure your home is well-sealed and as insulated as possible.

Install High-Efficiency Water Heaters

High-efficiency water heaters can drive down home energy costs. Water heating makes up a good percentage of the annual energy usage in a home.

These are just a few of the many ways you can install home energy upgrades to improve your home's energy efficiency, save money and conserve energy. Boulder Builders recommends evaluating your home with a home energy audit, where we can help you identify and install the specific improvements that make sense for your home or business. Call today to schedule a consultation!

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A home energy audit, also known as a home energy assessment, is the first step to assess how much energy your home consumes and to evaluate what measures you can take to make your home more energy efficient. Boulder Builders can give your home an energy check up, this will show you problems that, when corrected, could save you significant amounts of money over time. If you are in the Boulder, CO area and are interested in a professional home energy audit, Boulder Builders is just a call away. Here are a few things you can expect and how to prepare for your home energy audit.

What To Expect From a Home Energy Audit

When the auditor comes to your home, they will inspect the heating and cooling systems as well as your water system. They will inspect your duct work, as well as insulation, ventilation, doors and windows. Generally, they will take a look at your appliances and lighting as part of the standard inspection, as well.

Preparing For A Home Energy Audit

Before Boulder Builders visits your home, it's a good idea to make a list of any existing problems. This may include, drafty rooms or condensation. If you don't have copies of your home's yearly energy bills, your utility company can get these, or a summary for you. We invite you to walk through the home and answer questions about your household's energy use.

What To Do After A Home Energy Audit

A home energy audit is a good way to find out where excess energy may be escaping from your home. It also highlights the areas of your home that are not energy-efficient. It's good to be prepared for the possibility that you might need to make extensive fixes and updates to your home, especially if you reside in an older home. In order to make your home more energy efficient, you may need to replace your insulation, update your windows or make changes to your home's heating and cooling or water systems. Even if upgrades are expensive now, consider it an investment. Upgrades have the potential to save money and energy in the long run.

Other Impacts Of A Home Energy Audit

From air sealing to improving ventilation to adding insulation, performing a home energy audit for winter helps you save money by saving energy. As the bills tend to increase during the coldest months of the year, Boulder Builders can help reduce the costs by installing any energy saving upgrades, the audit recommends.

Additionally, any renovations that we make to improve energy efficiency could increase the value of your home. If you've considered selling your home in the future, home improvements for the sake of energy efficiency have the potential to pay for themselves in the future.

Whether you're interested in saving money now, making money in the future, or conserving energy for the sake of the environment, consider contacting Boulder Builders. As professionals, we use a variety of techniques and have the necessary equipment to determine the energy efficiency in your home. A thorough audit can often reveal hard-to-detect areas of your home that may be costing you more than you realize. Boulder Builders are specially trained contractors that can recommend comprehensive improvements to help cost-effectively improve your home's energy efficiency. Once we've evaluated what measures you can take, we will happily install your homes energy upgrades. Contact us today and schedule your home energy audit, (303) 317-7080.

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