If you’ve ever wished for a more comfortable home or lower energy bills, you’ve probably also imagined the upgrades you think will get you there. You may want new windows and doors, new insulation, or a more efficient furnace. But are these investments really the ones that will make your Nassau or Long Island home the haven you wish for? Take our Cozy Quiz and see how well you know the best path to a more energy efficient, cozy home.
What is the scientific assessment of your home’s systems and how well they work together to keep your home comfortable, healthy and energy efficient?
A: Home energy audit
B. Blower door test
C. Infrared imaging
D. Combustion safety test
Which of these help you conserve energy, save money and increase your home’s comfort?
A. Wearing more layers
B. Installing or upgrading your home’s insulation
C. Air sealing
D. Air sealing and insulation
Mold, dampness, rodents and bugs, high energy bills, foul odors and heightened allergies or asthma symptoms are all signs of _________.
A. An aging roof
B. A crawl space problem
C. Bigfoot in your basement
D. An inefficient furnace
Signs that you may need an insulation upgrade in your attic include:
A. Strange sounds coming from up there
B. Difficulty heating and cooling your house
C. High energy bills
D. Cold drafts in winter
Which of these is not true about installing a new heating and cooling system in your home?
A. New furnaces are more energy efficient than old ones
B. A new HVAC system will reduce your utility bills
C. Newer heating and cooling systems use less energy to heat and cool your home
D. A bigger furnace is always better
Which of these could help you pay less for heating and cooling your home all year long?
A. A home energy audit
B. Insulation and air sealing
C. Charging your teenagers rent
D. Mini-split installation
Answers:
What is the scientific assessment of your home’s systems and how well they work together to keep your home comfortable, healthy and energy efficient?
A. Home energy audit
When conducting a home energy audit, we examine every component of your home using a variety of techniques and tools to assess home performance (including a blower door test, infrared imaging and combustion safety testing) so you’ll know precisely how your home uses and loses energy and the most effective upgrades you can make to improve it.
Which of these help you conserve energy, save money and increase your home’s comfort?
D. Air sealing and insulation
Stop wearing your down jacket inside! Air sealing and insulation together will greatly increase energy efficiency, lower monthly bills and make your home more comfy for the whole family.
Mold, dampness, rodents and bugs, high energy bills, foul odors and heightened allergies or asthma symptoms are all signs of _________.
B. A crawl space problem
A neglected crawl space can cause all these problems. Crawl space encapsulation ensures healthier indoor air quality, greater year-round comfort, increased home energy efficiency and lower bills.
Signs that you may need an insulation upgrade in your attic include:
B. Difficulty heating and cooling your house
C. High energy bills
D. Cold drafts in winter
Attic insulation will help keep your whole house at more comfortable temperatures, lower your energy bills and help stop those cold drafts in winter. The strange sounds coming from your attic are another story…
Which of these is not true about installing a new heating and cooling system in your home?
D. A bigger furnace is always better
When it comes to furnaces, bigger is not always better. In fact, a smaller furnace could be a more energy-efficient choice for your home. The rest of these statements are true.
Which of these could help you pay less for heating and cooling your home all year long?
A. A home energy audit
B. Insulation and air sealing
D. Mini-split installation
While all of these options could help with your heating and cooling bills, we think you’ll find it far more effective (and much easier) to call Green Homes for an energy audit, insulation and air sealing or to talk about mini-split installation in your home.
Ready to Optimize Your Home Comfort?
Call the experts at Master Plumbing Heating Cooling! We’ve been helping Long Island homeowners increase the comfort and energy efficiency of their homes for more than 25 years. We provide prompt, reliable service for every aspect of home comfort.
From crawl space to attic, plumbing to insulation and HVAC service and upgrades, our certified team of experts takes an individualized approach to your home in order to find the solutions that address your energy issues in the most effective, affordable way possible.
