Put your house through an energy audit to see what you could save

If you put your Las Vegas home through an energy audit, you can find all sorts of ways to save money. Over the long term, the savings will really add up.

Just ask yourself a few simple questions. Does the air conditioning or heating need to be on during the daytime, or is the house empty for several hours at a time? If several people live in the property, are they generating heat through cooking and so on? What's more, do you really need to heat the whole house or are there some areas that are rarely used? Could you live your day-to-day life with half a degree less of heating or cooling, which could yield a surprising cost saving?

Along with these questions and more, our energy audit will investigate drafts in the home. Your house will be sealed, and the air pressure in the property will be reduced. By taking readings from a gauge, we can work out if the property is losing air, and most houses have gaps equivalent to an entire open window. That can cost you a lot of money, and make it harder to control the temperature in your house.

The energy audit will also look for a buildup of water vapor on glass, which is a telltale sign of  outside air seeping in. We will look at what vents you have in the home, and where they are located. The thermostat will be checked, and we will look at what level of insulation your house has. Sometimes the fireplace might be causing a problem, and our experts will look into that possibility as well. Furthermore, there might be gaps by doors or other features.

As a result of your energy audit, you may decide to shore up your Las Vegas house with improved insulation. The benefits could save you close to a third on your utility bills. If you are thinking of staying in your property for some time to come, it can represent a great investment as well as saving you the discomfort of a drafty house. You can also mention the insulation work when trying to sell the property, as any home improvement is a great way to add value to your home.

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