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Energy & Safety

Insulation and Air Sealing

 
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You can increase your comfort while reducing your heating and cooling costs by up to 30% by making sure your home is properly insulated and sealed.

The illustration below shows the most common places in your home where heat can escape and where outside air can infiltrate. For lots of practical tips and "how-to" information on insulating and sealing your home, visit the U.S. Department of Energy's Consumer Guide to Energy Efficiency Web site.

illustration of insulated house
A. Floors, walls and ceilings
B. Ducts
C. Fireplace
D. Plumbing penetrations
E. Doors
F. Windows
G. Fans and vents
H. Electric outlets