Not everyone can afford expensive renovations to their home to reduce energy consumption. If you have an average home and limited funds, you may want to consider some options to make your home more energy efficient on a budget. Here are a few projects that you may want to consider.

1. Energy Audits and Insulation Improvements to Stop Air Leaks

There are many places in your home where air leaks can cause you to lose energy. A simple energy audit is something that you can do yourself to find places where drafts get into your home. In addition, check to make sure the attic has sufficient insulation. Use insulation and spray foam from the hardware store to close up all the areas where your home is losing energy. You may also want to consider improvements like insulating attic access doors and other features that are often uninsulated. You can use rigid foam board insulation to insulate the areas where it is often difficult to use other materials for insulating.

2. Window Treatments for Alternatives to Window Replacements

In your home, the windows are where a lot of energy literally goes out the window. You want to stop the air from going out of your home, which can be done with various improvements. First, make sure that the windows have good seals around them with caulking on the outside and insulation behind the casings. Add window treatments to improve the efficiency of windows and stop energy loss.  In addition, some improvements like shutters and window films can help protect your home.

3. Maintenance and Repairs to Heating and Cooling to Reduce Energy Loss

Maintenance of your HVAC system is important if you want to improve the energy efficiency of your home. It is important to make sure you complete all the small repairs that can cause your heating and cooling systems to lose energy. Do seasonal maintenance and cleaning of the systems to make sure they are ready when you need them and working efficiently. In addition, make sure you check the ductwork and repair leaks and tears in insulation around ducts.

With some of these awesome projects, you will be able to reduce energy waste in your home, and do it on a budget. Contact an HVAC service to help with some of the maintenance and repairs to ensure your home is energy efficient and ready for the next season.