Ask This Old House · SEASON 6
Home Energy Savings
Episode 7 · 2007-11-15

- Documentary
Episode overview
In this special episode, the crew demonstrates several ways to save energy at home. First, general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner select and install energy-efficient "replacement" windows. Up in the loft, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows host Kevin O'Connor a few ways to reduce the energy needed for heating water. Then, Kevin and an energy auditor visit a home and discuss how to improve the heating and air conditioning system and reduce electrical consumption.
30 minutes
Season 6 episodes
1. Bathtub Drain; Ceiling Repair2007-10-04
2. Carpentry Squares; Brick Patio2007-10-11
3. Toilet Flange and Plaster Repair2007-10-18
4. Flood Prevention; Foundation Plants; Epoxy Repairs2007-10-24
5. Disposers; Exterior Paint Stripping; Cutting Joists2007-11-01
6. Tree Removal; Door Trim2007-11-08
7. Home Energy Savings2007-11-15
8. Play Area; Space Heaters; Bath Fan2007-11-22
9. Christmas Trees; Caulking a Window2007-11-29
10. Roof Runoff; Refinishing Hardwood Floors2007-12-06
11. Cracked Flagstone; Replacing an Electric Range2007-12-13
12. Grading; Inside Walls; Bathtub Stopper2007-12-20
13. Vinyl Fence; Garage Floor Epoxy2007-12-27
14. Radiator Control Valves; Refrigerator Install2008-01-03
15. Dishwasher Smells; Rose Bush; Saw Blade2008-01-10
16. Skylight; 3-Way Light Switch2008-01-17
17. Soil Test; Water Supply Pipes2008-01-24
18. Water Softening; Fiber-Cement Siding2008-01-31
19. Attic Insulation; Landscape Lighting; Kitchen Faucet2008-02-07
20. Kids Show; Soccer Goal; Stilts; Sandbox2008-02-14
21. Mortise Lockset; Pellet Stove; Gas-Free Lawn Mowers2008-02-21
22. Granite Steps; Deadbolt Locks; Pipe Repair2008-02-28
23. Lawn Over-Seeding; Home Sale; Ceiling Leak2008-03-06
24. Life and Work of Tile Expert Joe Ferrante2008-03-13
25. Pressure Reducing Valve; Grass; Cabinet Crown Molding2008-03-20
26. Toilet Tank; Watering a Lawn; Bookcase2008-03-27