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Herald & Lantern 7 March '84

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Insulation Can Lower

Air Conditioning Bills

Most people associate home insulation with icy winds, shivering temperatures and blowing snow. However, many homeowners are not aware that fiber glass insulation is a year ’round worker, not only sealing in warm air and the cold out, but keeping cool air in and hot air out during the air condi-

tioning season. Remember that summer’s record heat wave? Those hot and muggy days will be back again, and homeowners should investigate the benefits of insulation now. Just as winter heating bills continue making ever larger dents in budgets, so will electricity and air con-

ditioning costs. Proper insulation will make your home more comfortable in the summer and help reduce your energy bills. EXACT SAVINGS will vary depending upon where you live in the country and the thermal condition of your home, but an insulated home provides savings for the homeowner year in and year out — year ’round. Interestingly, insulating the attic to let insulation work during the summer and winter is not difficult or particularly l>imecorfsuming. Millions of homeowners h-a v e discovered just hew easy and sensible it is to do it themselves. IF YOU WANT TO COMPLETELY insulate your home, it’s wise to consult a professional insulation contractor who can insulate those areas inaccessible to the do-it-yourselfer, including the sidewalls. He can recommend where to insulate and how much insulation should be used to produce the greatest dollar savings in energy conservation. Home owners may be eligible for an energy- tax credit of up to $300, whether the insulation is done by a do-it-yourselfer or an insulation contractor. This is not a deduction, but a credit off the’bottom line of your Federal income tax. It applies to material and labor costs of the insulation contractor.

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