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Stop the sniffles with a simple fix

At-choo! Sniffle, sniffle, sniff. Does this sound like you or someone you know?

In the springtime, allergens are at an all-time seasonal high. Allergy sufferers are miserable. It feels like there’s nowhere to escape, not even at home.

Breathe easy

Wouldn’t it be nice to seal yourself inside an allergy-free zone?

Even if we can’t live in a plastic bubble, a simple energy-saving renovation can make your home a haven, even in allergy season. It will stop pollen and other pollutants from entering your home, and let you breathe easy year-round.

Seal out pollen

Air sealing is an energy-saving renovation that blocks off all the tiny cracks and gaps in your home. These spaces are so small or hidden, you may not even notice them. But combined, they can amount to the equivalent of a whole window or door that’s open all the time. They let pollen, smog particles and dust in to irritate you.

Common trouble spots for air leakage include ...

Around window frames and doors
In attics and basements
Any place where building components meet

Expert help makes it simple

To discover where your home could benefit from air sealing, have a professional energy advisor conduct a blower door test on your home. This specialized piece of equipment helps show the places where pollen-filled air sneaks in to your home. Target these trouble spots with air sealing technologies like weather stripping, foam insulation and caulk. You’ll block out the allergens and create a healthier indoor environment.

Enjoy added benefits

Air sealing helps your house operate more efficiently.

Energy savings in the winter because you’ll keep warm air inside
Energy savings in the summer, because you’ll keep cool air inside

Enjoy all the benefits

Do it right

All it takes is a few key renovations. Each house has its own specific energy-savings needs, and yours is no different. By following the expert advice of a home energy auditor, you’ll be able to make the energy renovations or “retrofits” that make a difference.

Three easy steps

Call for an energy audit ... 1-877-732-9888
Choose the right renovations for you
Enjoy the rewards

By doing energy renovations you will ...

Save energy — Your home won’t need as much energy to stay comfortable.
Save money — Less energy used = lower energy costs for you.
Grants + Rebates — You’ll be eligible for government cash, sent directly to you.

And that’s not all. Here are more benefits ...

Greater comfort – Your home will be warmer in winter, cooler in summer.
Better health – You’ll eliminate health concerns like chills, drafts and airborne pollutants and pollen.
Increased home value – By making energy renovations, you’ll increase the resale value of your home. An official EnerGuide label proves you’ve done the work.
Simpler home maintenance – No more scrubbing moldy windowsills! Keep airborne dust and dirt outside where it belongs!

When you improve your home, you also make a difference to the rest of the world. You’ll help address important global issues like ...

Climate change – Energy renovations help reduce your home’s greenhouse gas emissions, while protecting you from the effects of climate change and extreme weather.
Energy security – By reducing your home’s energy use, you’ll be less deeply affected by energy price fluctuations and supply interruptions.

And there’s even more. Check back soon to read more ways you can save!