FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com NOVEMBER 12, 2015 • AT HOME • THE QUEENS COURIER 57 CUTTING UTILITY BILLS Whether it’s the chill of winter or the heat of summer, our natural instincts are to adjust the indoor temperature so it is comfortable through every season. But if your home has any drafts or air leaks, expect indoor temperatures to fl uctuate dramatically. Leaks and drafts can hinder the performance 77 CLEANING, LLC A Green Clean Company IT’S SUMMER CLEANING TIME! • Commercial and Residential Cleaning • Carpet Cleaning – Offi ce and Home • Party Prep Cleaning • Yard and Garden Cleanups • Window Washing We use only Green and Environmentally Safe Cleaning Products! We Serve All 5 Boroughs HOURS: 8 AM – 6 PM 7- DAYS FIRST TIME CUSTOMER SPECIAL! With this coupon. Cannot be combined with any other offer. FREE ESTIMATES! CALL NOW! 718-326-8761 www.77Cleaning.com LICENSED and INSURED With this coupon. Cannot be combined with any other offer. 4 Rooms of Basic Cleaning $99 Now Only $77.00 + tax Any 10’x12’ Carpet Cleaned For Only $77.00 + tax of your heating-ventilation-air conditioning (HVAC) equipment and cause your utility bills to skyrocket. Why? Conditioned air continually escapes the home due to the gaps within the building envelope, and HVAC equipment will work overtime to reach the thermostat’s set temperature. What’s more, the U.S. Department of Energy suggests that air leakage contributes to potential moisture problems that can affect occupant health and the home’s durability. While traditional stop-gap solutions, such as placing runners by doors, may provide some relief, the U.S. Department of Energy recommends homeowners take a comprehensive approach. First, detect where the air leaks are within your home. A certifi ed Home Energy Rating System Rater will be able to help you identify such areas as well as help assess your ventilation needs for indoor air quality. Once all sources of air leaks have been identifi ed, air sealing techniques and materials can be applied. Caulking and weather-stripping are two of the most popular and common techniques that can help address air leaks. However building experts will suggest considering solutions that go further in terms of air-sealing. A recent study by the Building Science Corporation showed that heat transfer was much lower in a home equipped with spray foam insulation than with other, more traditional materials such as fi berglass or cellulose. The reduction, about 15 percent, indicates minimal thermal transmission and better block of heat transference, which can have a signifi - cant impact on how homeowners heat and cool their home. Installed by professionals, spray foam insulation, like that available from Icynene, works well in all climates to completely seal the building, fi lling every gap to stop air leakage and help reduce the strain on HVAC equipment. Spray foam insulation both insulates and air seals the entire building envelope letting homeowners cut their monthly heating and cooling bills by as much as 50 percent in some cases. As a long-term solution, spray foam insulation helps maintain a comfortable temperature year-round while helping to control monthly heating and cooling expenses. Thanks to spray foam insulation’s air-sealing qualities, homeowners can reduce the size of their heating and cooling equipment since less effort is required to heat or cool the home, according to InsulationSmart.com. While air leakage can cause energy bills to sky-rocket, a well-insulated home and economical winterizing can help you get through the cold winter months. Learn the fi ve easy steps to choosing the right insulation by visiting www.icynene.com. Courtesy BPT ALL AMERICAN TAG SALES • Free Set-Up Fee For Your Sale • Donation Services • Hauling • Moving Services • Garage Sale Services YOUR TAG & ESTATE SALES CLEAN OUT SPECIALISTS!! JUNK REMOVAL • WE DO IT ALL! 516-521-8816 www.AllAmericanTagSales.com FREE CONSULTATIONS
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