Ep 100. Home Energy Special
Ask This Old House season 14 episode 100 is titled "Home Energy Special" and features various segments on ways homeowners can make their homes more energy efficient.
In the first segment, host Kevin O'Connor visits a homeowner who is looking to make her home more energy efficient. Together with an energy auditor, they conduct a blower door test to identify the areas of the home that are leaking air. They then seal up those areas and add insulation to the attic, which should significantly reduce the homeowner's energy bills.
Next, Kevin visits a homeowner who installed a solar panel system on his roof. The homeowner explains how the panels work and how much money he has saved on his energy bills since installation. Kevin also talks with a representative from a solar panel company who provides tips on how homeowners can determine whether solar panels are a good fit for their homes.
In the third segment, Kevin visits a homeowner who has installed a geothermal heating and cooling system in his home. The homeowner explains how the system works and how it provides both heating and cooling year-round. Kevin also talks with a representative from a geothermal company who provides tips on the benefits of geothermal systems and what homeowners should consider before installing one.
In the fourth segment, Roger Cook visits a homeowner who is looking to replace his traditional wood-burning fireplace with a more energy-efficient gas fireplace. Roger explains the different types of gas fireplaces and the benefits of each. They then install the new fireplace and demonstrate how it works.
Lastly, Richard Trethewey visits a homeowner who is looking to install a solar hot water system. Richard explains how the system works and the benefits of solar hot water. They then install the system and demonstrate how it heats water.
Overall, Ask This Old House season 14 episode 100 provides homeowners with a variety of energy-efficient tips and options to consider when looking to reduce their energy bills and environmental impact.
