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2025 Year-End Home Efficiency Checklist (Save Before Winter Peaks)

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As winter temperatures drop across the Charlotte region, heating costs naturally rise. But if your home isn’t properly insulated or sealed, you could be losing hundreds of dollars in wasted energy every year. The good news? A few smart efficiency upgrades can dramatically improve comfort and lower utility bills—before winter peaks.

This 2025 Home Efficiency Checklist is designed specifically for homeowners in Charlotte, Gaston County, Union County, York County (SC), and surrounding areas. Follow these steps to keep your home warm, efficient, and protected all season long.

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1. Check Your Attic Insulation Levels (Your #1 Winter Upgrade)

Your attic is the largest source of heat loss in most homes. If you see:

  • Shallow, uneven insulation

  • Exposed ceiling joists

  • Old, dirty, or flattened fiberglass

  • Gaps around electrical and plumbing penetrations

…your home is losing conditioned air every single day.

Recommended R-Value for the Charlotte Region:

R-38 to R-49 (most homes we inspect are between R-13 and R-26 — far too low).

Adding blown-in fiberglass or upgrading to spray foam before winter can:

  • Cut heating costs by 20–40%

  • Reduce HVAC runtime

  • Improve comfort on both floors

  • Eliminate drafts and cold spots

2. Seal Air Leaks Throughout Your Home

Even the best insulation struggles if warm air is leaking out. Before winter peaks, check these high-loss areas:

  • Attic hatches

  • Recessed lighting

  • Chimney framing

  • Plumbing and electrical penetrations

  • Window and door trim gaps

  • Baseboards in older homes

Professional attic air sealing is one of the most cost-effective upgrades you can make—and iFOAM Charlotte includes it with many attic insulation projects.

3. Inspect Your Crawl Space (Cold Floors Start Here)

Homes in Mecklenburg, Gaston, York, and Lincoln counties commonly have uninsulated or poorly insulated crawl spaces. Signs of crawl space heat loss include:

  • Cold or uneven floors

  • Musty odors

  • High humidity

  • Drafts

  • A constantly running heating system

Adding crawl space insulation + moisture protection reduces heat loss, improves air quality, and keeps floors comfortable all winter long.

4. Replace or Clean Your HVAC Filters

A clogged HVAC filter can increase your energy usage by 15% or more.
Dirty filters restrict airflow, forcing your system to work harder and run longer.

Aim to replace your filter every 30–60 days, especially in winter and summer when your system works hardest.

5. Look for Uneven Temperatures or “Problem Rooms”

Do you have:

  • A bonus room over the garage?

  • A cold guest room?

  • A hot upstairs?

  • A drafty living room?

These are classic signs of insulation gaps.

The most common issues we fix:

  • Poor attic insulation

  • Unsealed knee walls

  • Rooms above garages (require spray foam)

  • Missing wall insulation in older homes

  • Drafty crawl spaces

iFOAM Charlotte specializes in identifying and correcting these comfort issues quickly.

6. Upgrade Your Attic Before Winter Peaks

If you want the biggest improvement in comfort and energy savings, your attic is the best place to start.

Our most popular winter upgrades:

⭐ Blown-In Fiberglass Insulation – Cost-effective, fast, long-lasting
⭐ Spray Foam Insulation – Maximum performance and air sealing
⭐ Attic Air Sealing – Eliminates leaks & drafts
⭐ Old Insulation Removal – Ideal for homes with damaged or dirty insulation

These upgrades are especially impactful for homes built before 2005.

7. Schedule a Professional Home Efficiency Assessment

DIY checks help, but a professional evaluation can spot issues homeowners often miss—especially air leaks, hidden insulation gaps, and crawl space humidity problems.

iFOAM Charlotte provides:

  • Free onsite assessments

  • Photos before/after

  • Straightforward recommendations

  • Options for blown-in, batt, and spray foam insulation

  • Financing options for bigger projects

Make Your Home Winter-Ready Before Peak Cold Arrives

Winter energy bills don’t have to be painful. With a few strategic improvements, you can create a more efficient, comfortable, and healthier home.

📞 Call iFOAM Charlotte now: 704-413-4077
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Mecklenburg, Gaston, Lincoln, Union, Stanly, Cleveland, Rowan, Iredell, Catawba, Cabarrus (NC) | York, Lancaster, Cherokee (SC)