Get a Home Energy Checkup Before You Pay Too Much to Remodel

My mom is a big fan of re-doing rooms in her home every few years. Typically it only involves paint and a few things she finds at her local Swedish home store she can’t live without. However, I have noticed that she doesn’t check to make sure the room is comfortable and energy efficient before making the changes. It almost seems like a waste to make the room look better if it isn’t first functioning at its highest potential.

Are you thinking of remodeling your home? Before you spend the money to make your home look the way you would like it to, have a home comfort and energy checkup so it works the way you want. 

Remodeling Jobs that Should Wait Until After an Energy Checkup

Are there certain remodels that most require a home energy checkup? Well, all would be best, but let’s look at the ones that make the most sense.

• Gutting a Room. You are already having the drywall taken down; why not make sure you have the most effective insulation in place for your home? Dr. Energy Saver is the best for this job. We make sure we work with homeowners to ensure they get the best insulation that fits their budget. While insulating, we’ll also check for air leaks to make sure the insulation is able to do its job effectively.
• Replacing the flooring in any room. If you are tearing up existing flooring, make sure to properly seal the joint where the floor meets the walls. It’s also a great idea to go with insulated flooring to help keep your floors from being cold. A quick note – if you are replacing floors in the first level of your home and have a dirt crawlspace underneath, you will want to look into getting it encapsulated. A crawlspace that isn’t encapsulated will make the floors colder and less efficient, as well as dusty.
• Installing new appliances. If you are shopping for new major appliances, make sure they are energy efficient (ENERGY STAR® rated) and the right size for your specific needs. For instance, if you are going to replace your heater, have Dr. Energy Saver look at your home and let you know the proper size heater. Our certified inspectors will also examine your ducts to make sure they are clean, have no leaks, and are properly insulated.

You are already looking to get work done to your home for remodeling; getting a free checkup from Dr. Energy Saver will ensure that the work isn’t costing you more than it’s worth. If your remodels are not making your home more energy efficient, your monthly energy bills could stay the same or go up. Call us today to schedule your free checkup to make your home more comfortable and energy efficient throughout Delmarva, including Wilmington, Newark, Dover, Ocean City, Rehoboth Beach, and surrounding areas.