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Enigin out of the winter blues

Well we are steaming into Spring now but still doesn’t feel like it! We were tricked for a week or so with sunny weather, though still not warm. Now whats happened?!

Though I am pleased to finally start being able to be warm in my own home without having to pay for it. This winter people’s energy usage must have been tremendous. And it is very difficult to know what to do about it.

I have a, now, 8 month old baby so this winter the heat was on! It was difficult to go through winter without it on, but those bills are going to be soaring. We need to find new ways to keep our homes warm and cosy as I can imagine this isn’t going to be last winter like that!

Enigin - DIY home energy audit

You may have seen our sister blog energysavingideasblog.co.uk which discusses the suggestion of having a home energy audit. Well why not do-it-yourself.

Keep a checklist of all problems you find around the house - to keep track of them. Firstly, locate for air leaks. When an air leak is detected you can save between 5 and 30% of the total expense within a year and likewise enjoy more comfortable surroundings at home - with no leaking air, or air seeping in! Include in this checking for air leaks along gaps of baseboard, junctures of ceilings and walls, and edge of flooring.

Check such things as the switchplates, electrical outlets, baseboards, window frames, attic hatches, weather stripping around doors, window mounted air conditioners and fireplace dampers - that there is enough air that flows into them. Outside check the corners like the chimney, exterior brick and siding as to whether or not they meet.

A caution though, when you are sealing a home you must be aware of the possible air combustion and pollution that may occur. It would be very dangerous for the health of the household of this were taken for granted.

Look into the insulation - the attic, ceilings and walls must meet the desired amount of insulation levels.

Check out your cooling or heating equipment. It must be checked annually or as directed by the manufacturer.

Or instead of doing it all yourself - hire a home energy auditor  make a list of existing problems in our home in advance and pass the job onto them! The auditor will take charge of all these tests and checks with equipment and techniques you may not have.

So get your energy down and audit your home.