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Spring checkup for your home
By: New Orleans Editorial Team

03/06/2024

Spring is just around the corner. Flowers are blooming, and temperatures are rising. Now is the perfect time to refresh your home ahead of peak allergy and humidity season. Energy Smart can help you get your home ready. Here are a few reminders that a Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® assessment can help your home function better so you can feel your best.

  • Windows: Check for excessive moisture or condensation, which could indicate air leaks, poor ventilation, mold or mildew. Fixing air leaks keeps conditioned air inside, can improve air quality and reduce your energy bills. 
  • Air vents: Check for excessive dust and strange smells. Fresh air circulation is essential for a healthy home. Proper ventilation helps prevent moisture buildup and mold growth.
  • Air filters:Check for clogged air filters, which can reduce airflow, making your heating/cooling system work harder. 
  • Room temperature: Check to see if any rooms in your home feel significantly warmer or cooler than others, which could indicate poor insulation or air leaks in your home. Insulation helps keep your home cool in summer and warm in winter to keep you comfortable all year round. 

 Schedule your Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® assessment today.

  • The assessment is like a health checkup for your home and won’t cost you anything.
  • Easy to sign up: Call 504-229-6868, or click here to schedule online.
  • An energy advisor will:
    1. Complete a walkthrough of your home and check for air leaks, examine insulation levels, review appliances and heating/cooling system. 
    2. Install no-cost energy-efficient products if needed, such as LED bulbs, power strips, water-saving devices and smart thermostats. 
    3. Talk through your personalized report at the end of your assessment to help you understand how your home uses energy and make recommendations on ways to be more energy efficient. 

Energy Smart also offers rebates to offset the cost of recommendations for weatherization options such as air sealing, duct sealing and attic insulation. Plus, you may qualify to receive these services for free through Energy Smart’s Income-Qualified Weatherization. 

See if you qualify

To learn more about Energy Smart and other energy-saving opportunities, visit energysmartnola.com, email info@energysmartnola.com or call 504-229-6868.

 

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New Orleans  Energy efficiency  NOLA Energy Efficiency 
New Orleans Editorial Team
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