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Energy-Saving Tip #22: Be sure to use an insulated pet door

Energy-Saving Tip #22: Be sure to use an insulated pet door

by Cynthia Freeney | Dec 11, 2013 | Energy-Savings Tips

Many dog and cat owners have pet doors installed for the sake of convenience, eliminating the need to get up and open the door every time your pet wants out or in. But pet doors provide another important benefit that has to do with comfort and energy efficiency. When...
Energy Saving Tip #11: Replace Weatherstripping Around Exterior Doors

Energy Saving Tip #11: Replace Weatherstripping Around Exterior Doors

by Susan Jensen Smith | Oct 25, 2013 | Conditioned Spaces, Energy-Savings Tips

Exterior doors come with weatherstripping that helps seal energy-wasting air leaks around door edges. But over time, the foam or plastic material will wear out, fall out, or lose its resiliency. “A 1/32” gap around the edge of an entry door can let in as much...

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