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The
Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP) is designed to help low-income residents save fuel and money while increasing the comfort of their homes.
The program is administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Weatherization services are provided by local community action
or not-for-profit agencies throughout the state. The local agency which provides weatherization services in your is available in our brochure at the Fulton County Health Department.
Although most dwelling waste energy, different types of houses and apartments have different energy problems. Depending on the circumstances and condition of your
dwelling, some of the following weatherization work may be done:
- Sealing cracks with weather stripping and caulk
- Insulating attics and walls,and
- Repairing windows and doors
Weatherization services include having an experienced heating contractor examine your heating system. This contractor will make sure the heating system is safe and
in good working order. Work on your furnace may include one or more of the following:
- Clear and Tune
- Repair
- Retrofit or
- In some cases, replacement of the unit.
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