We Winterize in Pacific Beach California! 

Here is how we do it....

With winter approaching the Pacific Beach coastline, temperatures will be going down and heating bills will be going up. Heating and cooling account for about 56% of energy use in a typical Pacific Beach home, making it the largest energy expense for most homes, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Many winterizing tricks can also save cooling costs in the summer. And they help the environment in addition to helping your pocketbook.

Doing little things can mean a lot! Put a piece of paper under a door or window and close it.  If you can pull the paper out without ripping it....your going to be losing heat!

Walk around the house with a stick of incense...the smoke will blow around when it comes upon a draft.

If you have older windows, replacing them with new energy-efficient ones is a large investment but worth the cost in the long run.
 
You don't always need to spend a ton to save money. Air sealing, done with caulking and weather stripping, is one of the biggest energy efficiency improvements you can do. And it not only cuts heating costs, it also improves your home's comfort and durability, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

A draft dodger, a snake-like piece of cloth wrapped around sand, placed at the bottom of a door will block the cold. The ones sold at stores may look like cute little animals, but a rolled up towel will also do. Unscrew outlet covers on outside walls and put foam gaskets on the outlets or reseal them with caulk.

Make sure your heating system is serviced. Replace the filter monthly. Check that vents, including return ducts, are not blocked by furniture, toys or piles of clothes. Cover your air ducts with insulation if they're not already.

On February 17, 2009, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was passed that made some significant changes to the energy efficiency tax credits. Homeowners installing central air conditioning systems, air source heat pumps, natural gas or propane furnaces, oil furnaces, hot water heaters, hot water boilers, and other designated home improvements can receive up to $1,500 in tax credits for purchasing qualifying equipment. You can receive the credit up to December 31, 2010! According to local Heating and Air Service Company, Mauzy in San Diego California there are a number of energy efficient tax credits available for your primary residence. Here are other ways to reduce your home energy bill year round.