Weatherization Solutions
Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference
Weatherizing your home is essential year-round, regardless of the season or outdoor temperature. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), a government agency that collects and analyzes energy data, electricity consumption spikes between June and August, primarily due to increased air conditioning use. In fact, air conditioning alone accounts for 15% of total energy use.
In Wisconsin, heating and cooling your home is crucial for the health, safety, and comfort of your family. By making weatherization improvements—such as air sealing and adding insulation—you can enhance your home’s comfort and prevent energy bills from skyrocketing.
Start with a Home Energy Audit
The first step to improving your home’s energy efficiency is identifying where energy is being lost. A comprehensive home weatherization audit assesses areas where upgrades are needed, helping you reduce energy waste, save money, and increase comfort. Hiring a contractor with Building Performance Institute (BPI) certification ensures you receive expert solutions that save both time and money.
This is where Home Energy Solutions of Wisconsin excels.
For most homeowners, air sealing, adding insulation, and optimizing ventilation are the key to energy efficiency. Our weatherization services include:
- Sealing doors and windows
- Strengthening the building envelope
- Filling gaps between the attic and ceiling
- Sealing leaky ducts
- Adding insulation to the attic, walls, and basement/crawl space
- Inspecting and optimizing ventilation throughout the home
Check out our Education Center and FAQs to learn more.
Tips and tricks from local utility companies are available below:
Do-It-Yourself Weatherization Tips
- Air Filters: Clean and replace air filters can make a significant difference in the efficiency of your HVAC system. During high usage periods it is best to freshen up filters once a month.
- Outlets and Switches: Prevent cooled air from leaking into the walls and wasting energy by installing foam sealers. Simply remove the outlet cover and insert these specialized sealers.
- Windows: Any time a window is broken it should be replaced. It is not only an energy efficiency issues, it is a safety hazard. A new window prevents air from leaking out of cracks and wasting money.
- Weather-stripping: Adding or replacing weather-stripping around doors and windows will save energy. Foam weather-stripping comes in various sizes with an adhesive backing on one side. It can be purchased at any home improvement store and easy to install.
