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Weatherizing Your Home

Benchmark Air Conditioning & Heating is proud to provide air conditioning and heating services to our fellow citizens of the North Dallas and Collin County area, including the cities of Addison, Allen, Carrollton, Celina, Frisco, Highland Park, Lewisville, McKinney, Little Elm, Plano, Prosper and The Colony.

In order to maintain maximum efficiency standards of your home season after season it is strongly recommended that your home be weatherized each year. In addition, steps should also be taken to minimize pollution from sources inside your home. You also should be alert to the emergence of signs of inadequate ventilation, such as stuffy air, moisture condensation on cold surfaces, or mold and mildew growth.

Below we have provided a variety of valuable weatherizing tips that will not only improve the efficiency of your heating and cooling system but also increase the comfort of your home.

Don't wait until you pack up the lawn furniture to prepare your home for winter. To save money later, think now about weatherizing for the cold days ahead. Because many of the steps you take to prepare for winter save energy year-round, you'll be making your home cooler and more comfortable in summer as well.

1 - GET AN ENERGY AUDIT.

Your comprehensive energy audit will assess the home's energy performance and recommend long-term solutions.

2 - FIND THE LEAKS.

Air leaks, or drafts, are the biggest culprits behind high energy bills. Your principal source of heat loss is the ceiling plane. It is suggested that you make sure pull-down attic stairwells are weather-stripped and seal up any leaks around attic skylights and vent pipes. It is also worthwhile to seal gaps around electrical outlets and windows and check out less obvious places such as a hatch to an attic crawl space hidden in a closet. Finding the big holes will give you more bang for the buck!

3 - SERVICE THE HEATING SYSTEM.

Approximately 20 percent of the air moving through a typical homes' heating system is lost because of leaky ducts, according to Energy Star. So in the long term, if you can afford to seal the duct work, you can save a lot of money!

4 - Set Back The Dial Of Your Thermostat.

If you leave the house, turn down the thermostat. Setting back temperatures as little as five to eight degrees, can save almost 10 percent a year in heating bills, according to Energy Star.

5 - Insulate The Water Heater.

If the water heater is in an unheated space, such as the garage or a utility shed, wrapping it in a blanket and insulating the water pipes could add up to small savings.

6 - How About The Chimney?

Santa's not the only one who is fond of chimneys — hot air is, too. Close off unused fireplaces and keep flues closed when not needed. If the chimney or furnace flue gets hot, cover gaps around it with metal flashing, using high-temperature caulk.

7 - Check The Windows.

Experts caution consumers to be wary of promises of energy savings from new windows alone. The home has pressure zones, and the pressure is low near windows. Even if they feel like sloppy windows, they may not be as damaging because there is no air flow there. If you're not ready to put in storm windows, use plastic sheeting instead. Some products, available in home improvement stores, work like "shrink-wrap" and seal around the window with a blow-dryer, helping minimize drafts.

8 - DON'T WAIT FOR AN EMERGENCY.

Don't wait for aging appliances to break. Anticipating the need for a replacement will allow you time to research and find the most energy-efficient options, which will save on energy bills over time.

9 - Think Insulation!

After air leaks, insulation is the next most important long-term weatherization tool. The two items, when addressed together, generally will take care of the biggest problems.

10 - What About Safety?

Any time you do weatherization; you do air-sealing or add insulation you are changing the dynamics of what goes on in the house. That means air pressures will change and may cause back drafts in oil or gas-fueled appliances, so service them to avoid risks of carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide detectors are also inexpensive and can save lives.

We hope that you find these tips to be helpful and profitable. If you have any questions or we can assist you in any way, please contact feel free to contact Benchmark Air Conditioning & Heating at 972-377-9724. For your convenience, you may also request services from this site.

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