ARE YOU READY FOR COOLER WEATHER?

Fall is Here!

 

It seems like it was just last week that we were enjoying summer....oh yeah, it was!

 

That's Maine for you.

One week it is summer...the next week temperatures are dipping into the 30's at night.

It sure is a beautiful time of year though!

 

  

I guess the changing leaves mean

 it is time to put away the lawn furniture

and get the house ready for cooler weather. 

Since fuel is not cheap, anything you can do

 to keep heat from escaping is like putting money in your pocket.

 

In order to improve the efficiency of your home,

you first need to determine the problem areas. 

Hiring a professional energy auditor may be the most effective method.  

 A professional auditor will do a full assessment of your home

and provide list of prioritized improvements that can be made.

 

Click here to find a professional energy auditor

 

 

Right now, Efficiency Maine is offering $600

towards 6 hours of air sealing and insulating!  

See the details here!  

 

Efficiency Maine also offers PACE and POWERSAVER loans

to finance improvements of the energy efficiency of your home. 

See the details here!

  

If you are not ready to hire a professional,

you can still make some improvements yourself. 

 

Click here to find out how to detect air leaks in your home. 

 

Here are a few suggestions to get you started...

• Add caulk or weather stripping around drafty windows and doors.
• Open you window treatments on south-facing windows during the day to take advantage of the warm sun and close all window treatments at night.
• Have your heating system service to keep it working as efficiently as possible. 
• Install a programmable thermostat and set it to be cooler at times when nobody is home or you are sleeping.
• Seal any leaks in your heating duct work.
• Close the damper to any fireplaces when not in use.
• Seal electrical outlets and switch plates with foam insulators.
• Seal any place that something enters your home - such as the electrical entrance, cable lines or dryer vents.
• Insulate the attic access and basement bulkhead.

If you would like more information about energy audits

and improving the energy efficiency of your home,

call us at (207)784-3800 or e-mail us at brenda@fontaineteam.com.