Ready to start improvements around your home and fix those energy inefficiencies? Grab this checklist and schedule some time to start on the path to saving money on your energy bill. For a more in-depth look at fixes you can make around your home, download the Virginia Energy Sense Do-It-Yourself Guide.
HOME ENERGY CHECK LIST |
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Location |
Problem |
Solution |
| Exterior WallsBasements, 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 unitsAir 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 | |
| PipesPlumbing | 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 | |
