Home Energy Efficiency Blog

The Hidden Signs Your Attic Insulation Needs an Upgrade
Keeping your home comfortable shouldn’t come at the cost of high energy bills. If your heating and cooling system seems to be working overtime, your attic insulation may be to blame. Attic insulation plays a critical role in maintaining energy efficiency, yet many homeowners don’t realize when it’s no longer

Energy Saving in Washington, DC: Simple Home Upgrades That Lower Your Utility Bills
If you’re looking for effective ways to reduce your utility costs, focusing on energy savings in Washington, DC homes is a smart place to start. The nation’s capital may have fluctuating seasons, but with the right upgrades, you can keep your home comfortable year-round while conserving energy and saving money.

How Indoor Humidity Affects Comfort and Energy Saving in Silver Spring, MD
Maintaining proper indoor humidity levels is a crucial—but often overlooked—part of creating a comfortable and energy-efficient home. In Silver Spring, MD, where summers are humid and winters can be dry, striking the right balance can lead to significant energy savings and improved indoor air quality. At Energy Efficiency Experts, we

Beat Rising Energy Costs: Why Energy Efficiency Is the Smartest Investment for Your Home
With Pepco’s recent announcement of a 5% increase in energy bills for DC and Maryland customers starting this past January, many homeowners are seeking ways to reduce expenses. The average Maryland customer’s bill is projected to rise from $166 to $173 per month, while D.C. customers may see an increase

Energy Efficient Windows Washington DC – Spring Cleaning Edition
As the weather warms up, it’s the perfect time to tackle not just dust bunnies and clutter, but also hidden energy drains in your home. Spring cleaning is the ideal opportunity to invest in comfort and cost savings by focusing on energy efficient windows in Washington, DC and other smart

The Hidden Impact of Indoor Humidity: How Energy Efficiency Can Help Indoor Humidity
How Does Energy Efficiency Affect Indoor Humidity? Simple Energy-Efficient Upgrades to Control Humidity If you’re struggling with indoor humidity, consider these energy efficient upgrades: How We Can Help At Energy Efficiency Experts, we specialize in energy-efficient solutions that not only reduce utility costs but also help you maintain the perfect

Big, Beautiful Attic Baffles, Keep the Game Fair!
A “winning attic” requires a unity between the four main players: the soffits, the baffles, insulation, and exhaust vent. As air enters the attic through the soffit, normally made of wood, aluminum, or eco-friendly cardboard material, the vent dimensions must allow adequate air flow, but not to the extent to welcome entrance for pests like insects and mice. Humidity and even hot air flows through the attic seasonally and this air exchange keeps the roof, rafters, and structure secure and safe.

Knee Walls Challenge the Cape Cod Owner: Find out the Quick Fix!
In the Cape Cod attic level, knee walls serve as the needed room divider between the attic space and the living quarters, but also connect the angled roof rafters to the home’s horizontal floor joists.

Prepare your home like a Pro for the Winter!
Partnering with the right team will ensure you get your home personally ready for whatever Old Man Winter throws your way. Experience isn’t innate so choose your “captain” for your winning home readiness play-by-play from an expert in home maintenance and improvement. Today’s focus rushes the crew toward insulating success, weather stripping care, carbon monoxide alleviation, saving the gutter fascia, and playing chimney sweep for winter.

Seal up those windows like a whiz.
Autumn’s cool nights may feel refreshing at first, but as the calendar’s pages turn toward winter, any open windows will quickly pull shut and you’ll dial that thermostat to start pumping out heat. Drafts and any temperature fluctuations will get your detective skills working. Where is that air coming from?




