Common Home Problems:
Address these with home energy efficiency upgrades
High energy bills
Mold, mildew, musty odors
Damp basement
Cold floors in winter
Drafty rooms
Dust
Moisture on windows
Peeling paint
Hot or cold rooms
Dry indoor air in winter
Energy Star Case Study:
Matt & Lisa Nutting • Bountiful, Utah
When the Nutting family was battling asthma, respiratory problems, mold, and high energy bills, they called a local contractor participating in Home Performance with ENERGY STAR. The contractor, trained to diagnose and fix homes using a 'house as a system' approach, found leaky ducts, poor attic insulation, and unsealed can lights in the ceiling. To improve the health of the family and lower energy bills, the ducts were repaired and replaced, the attic insulation was upgraded, the can lights were sealed and the HVAC unit was replaced. The Nuttings could not be happier with their results.
Source: EnergyStar.gov