10 Signs of poor home efficiency

Like any living system your home sends signals to let you know what’s wrong but you need to understand the messages. Here are some simple things you can look for.
High heating cost
Cold floors in winter
Mold growing on walls or in basement
Cold walls in winter
Uneven heating or cooling; cold and hot spots
Drafts leaky walls when it rains
high cooling cost in summer
Melted snow in the early morning after night time snow can tell you a lot about your insulation.
When you turn on the hot water does it take a long time for hot water to arrive? Your pipes may need to be insulated.
Ice dams or icicle formation on your roof.