| HOME ENERGY CHECK LIST |
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| X | Location | Problem | Solution |
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| | Exterior Walls Basements, attics and crawlspaces | Insufficient insulation | Added insulation |
| | Electrical Outlets | Cracks, air leaking | Caulk |
| | Switch Plates | Cracks, air leaking | Caulk |
| | Overhead lighting and lamps | Leaving unused lights on Inefficient light bulbs | Change your lighting habits Switch to CFC bulbs or LED lights |
| | Wiring | Air leaks, cracks or holes in walls around wiring | Caulk |
| | Windows/ Frames | Leaks in window frames Drafty or old windows in winter Cracks near or in window frames | Caulk Plastic sheeting Storm windows |
| | Baseboards | Cracks | Caulk |
| | Door Frames/ Weather Stripping | Drafts and air leaks | Weather stripping Caulk |
| | Doors | Cracks or holes | Caulk Insulation Weather strip |
| | Fireplace | Make sure flue is tightly closed Drafts and air leaks | Close flue if open Caulk or weather strip leaks |
| | Attic | Cracks and leaks, especially at the attic entrance if near an air conditioned/heated room | Caulk Weather stripping |
| | A/C Units | Cracks and air leaks, particularly around window-mounted units Air filters | Caulking/ insulation Replace with a new filter |
| | Air Registers | Dirty registers decreasing air flow Air Leaks or disconnected ducts | Clean the air registers Replace duct work Reattach connections with duct tape |
| | Pipes Plumbing | Leaks, cracks or holes surrounding plumbing | Caulk Foam |
| | Foundation | Cracks or holes | Cement patches Insulation |
| | Siding | Cracks and air leaks | Caulk Insulation New paint |
| | Mail Slots | Cracks and air leaks | Caulk |
| | Refrigerator | Gaskets and seals Check to see if you can slip a piece of paper between the gasket and the doorframe | Replace gaskets and seals |
