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Older ducts are typically poorly sealed and leak large amounts of conditioned air. By sealing your ducts, this loss can be mostly eliminated.

When drawn closed, curtains and blinds prevent heat and cool air from escaping. This especially impacts homes with large windows.

When your heating system is on, and when sunlight is available and the outside temperature is above freezing, open curtains and/or blinds to let the sunlight in.

When drawn, curtains and blinds prevent heat from escaping; this especially impacts homes with large windows.

Keep direct sunlight from shining into rooms and you'll not only keep everyone cooler, you'll also lower your electricity bill.

The sun can reduce the effectiveness of your cooling systems. Tinted window film can reduce the amount of direct sunlight entering through your windows.

While the sun can help support your heating systems in the winter, it can reduce the effectiveness of your cooling systems in the summer. A properly mounted and operated awning provides effective use of sunlight.

Heat in the winter and cool air in the summer typically escape through the chimney. A chimney insert can help reduce these losses.

Crawl spaces are prone to moisture-related problems and are hard to inspect and maintain. Crawl space encapsulation is a relatively new technology to treat chronic humidity, mold and unhealthy conditions. The crawl space is completely isolated from the ground and outside air by a high-performance vapour barrier.

Heat and cool air can escape your home through your walls. By installing insulated siding, you can reduce these losses.