SPRING HOME UPGRADES TO GET YOU READY FOR SUMMER

Energy usage rises each summer across the nation—in response to this high demand, energy costs usually rise accordingly. These two factors work together to compound your financial burden as your home uses more energy than usual at a higher cost than average in your area. Thankfully, there are plenty of efficiency services and home upgrades that can help you combat high energy costs. Get your home ready for the season’s heat with these easy ways to upgrade your home in time for summer.

Home Performance Audit

Home Performance Audit is designed to offer the insight you are looking for. Using the latest technology, efficiency experts will examine your home and map where energy waste occurs. They can then help you decide on needed upgrades and implement these services to help your home become more efficient and environmentally friendly.

Home Sealing

Unwanted outdoor air infiltration can force your home’s energy bills to skyrocket. This is because vulnerable points in your home are letting your cool air outdoors and the summer heat inside. Your HVAC system then has to work hard to keep your home comfortable. This also puts extra levels of stress on your air conditioning system, leading to more frequently needed HVAC repairs and replacements. Home sealing offers a comprehensive solution to unwanted ventilation. So what is home sealing? After your Home Performance Audit detects where air is escaping, an efficiency expert will seal them using professional-grade equipment. This will prevent your cool air from escaping and keep the heat from entering your home.

HVAC Maintenance and Repairs

The key to minimizing the impact that your air conditioner has on your electric bills is to make sure that your system has what it needs to work efficiently. This includes seasonal maintenance and needed repairs. During a maintenance visit, a professional will complete the manufacturer-recommended care your unit needs. They will also ensure that you have the right levels of refrigerant, clean AC parts, and that all of your system components are working as they should. If something seems amiss, a professional will be able to detect problems early and complete needed AC repairs before they become major issues.

Lighting Upgrade

If you have been thinking about installing energy-efficient bulbs, now is the time to make the switch. Leaky recess lighting could be contributing to high energy bills. Efficient bulbs replace these high costs with the most reasonable lighting expenses possible. While efficient bulbs like LED and CFL may cost slightly more upfront, they will save you more in the long run.

Benefits of Upgrading

In addition to lower energy usage and electric bills, taking the time to upgrade your home can result in some serious benefits for you:

• Lower Carbon Footprint: If your environmental consciousness runs heavy, these upgrades can help you lessen your environmental impact and lower your carbon footprint.
• Property Value Increase: Improvements you make in your home could be reflected in your retail value. This makes efficiency services an investment that will pay off in the long run.
• More Comfortable Home: When your home is more efficient, it will also help keep your cool air inside and your air conditioner protected. This will make your HVAC system feel more effective year-round.
• Market Appeal: Also helpful for when you are ready to sell, efficiency services can make your home more attractive to potential buyers.

If you are wondering more about your home’s specific efficiency prospects, speak with a local expert for more personalized insight.

Newcomb and Company Local HVAC Services

When you are ready to get the HVAC and home efficiency help that you need to keep your bills low and your home comfortable for summer, contact Newcomb and Company! We were voted the best HVAC company in the Triangle for a reason. Our efficiency and air conditioning professionals proudly serve homes and businesses in Wilmington, Raleigh, and surrounding areas. Make an appointment with the experts at Newcomb and Company to get started today!