Checklist for Winterizing


Checklist for Winterizing and Energy Saving
1. Replace Furnace filters monthly.
2. Clean registers, heaters, and radiators.
3. Fireplace-check damper seal, put doors on, etc.
4. Check for air in heating pipes.
5. Check for Highest efficiency heating and cooling-AFUE,EER,SEER.
6. Programmable stats, lower heat at night in winter, raise heat in summer.
7. Make sure registers are clear (not blocked or covered).
8. Let sun warm home in winter (south side, leave drapes/curtains open).
9. Ductwork-tape leaks with UL tape.
10. Compact Fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) to replace round incandescent bulbs.
11. Check crawl space and basement floors for proper insulation.
12. Caulk around sill plate-where foundation and house meet.
13. Check ctsavesenergy.org for tips and forms.
14. Check doors for drafts, front, back, side, basement, garage.
15. Check door sweeps and condition of door weather stripping.
16. Check windows for drafts, temperature variance, storm window condition.
17. Check attic for insulation condition and drafts.
18. Check roof for leaks-flashing seal around chimney, vent pipes, etc.
19. Check basement for cracks, drafts, window drafts.
20. Evaluate option of 5 cent per hour electric heater in primary rooms.
21. Evaluate for cooling fans in primary rooms to cool in summer.
22. Evaluate for efficient wood stove or solar hot water heater or geothermal.
23. Evaluate for tax credits and WRAP* program and appliance retirement.
24. Evaluate option of placing whole house fan in attic to draw cool air in.
25. Evaluate for Energy Star rebates and options.
26. Evaluate hot water Heater efficiency, age, and options for replacement.
27. Lower the pollution your heating system puts out with efficiency.
28. Check for blanket for hot water heater.
29. Caulk around light switches and outlets.
30. Check refrigerator door gasket for tightness of seal.


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Checklist for Winterizing

and Energy Saving