Insulate Your Home for Free: How the Weatherization Assistance Program Saves You Money
- Author: Ralph Feil
- Posted: 2025-11-18
The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) helps eligible homeowners and renters get free home repairs and energy upgrades that lower utility bills.
Households save an average of $372+ per year and reduce energy use by about 11% through simple weatherproofing improvements.
What Upgrades Can You Get for Free?
WAP covers repairs and improvements that make your home more energy-efficient, including:
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Adding attic and wall insulation
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Weatherstripping doors and windows
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Fixing leaky pipes
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Installing energy-efficient A/C units
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Repairing broken furnaces and windows
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Sealing cracks and drafts
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Installing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
These upgrades help keep your home warmer in winter, cooler in summer, and cheaper to maintain year-round.
Who Qualifies?
WAP is available to low-income households, including both renters and homeowners. Priority may be given to:
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Seniors
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Families with children
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People with disabilities
How the Process Works
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If approved, an energy inspector visits your home
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You receive a custom upgrade plan
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Licensed contractors complete the work at no cost to you
WAP operates on a first-come, first-served basis—apply early for the best chance of approval.
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