"The Municipality of Anchorage's Weatherization Assistance Program, funded by Alaska Housing Finance Corporation and the U.S. Department of Energy, aims to make homes more energy efficient. And if you qualify, it's all free."

"The program requires a two- to four-hour home inspection, which allows homeowners to find out how they can become more energy efficient."

""The house was built in 1954 and the addition was in the 1960's. So I'm not sure how old these windows are -- 22 -- I don't know how old. They are really old," said Munoz. "

"As a homeschooling mother, she and her children spend more time than most in their home. And after her last gas bill, she realized there had to be a way to be more efficient while staying warm and comfortable."

""With the rising cost of energy and everything, the more air leaks you can stop going outside, the less you have to pay for," said James Boehm, who works with the Weatherization program."

"And that's why during these days of record high energy costs, Boehm and his team wants to get the word out. For the first time in a long time, there is no waiting list for those who qualify for free home inspections through the program."

""It makes a big difference in the energy costs and it also makes a difference in the comfort," said Boehm."

"Boehm and his team determine where the drafts and heat loss occurs using state-of-the-art technology."

""This is depressurizing the house and it shows us how much air and where that air is coming into the house," said John Sauerbrey, an auditor for the Weatherization program."

"There's also a thorough inspection of heating systems, water heaters, furnaces and gas ranges. Besides checking for energy efficiency, the auditor also checks for safety and carbon monoxide levels throughout the house."

""Two hundred parts [carbon monoxide] are deadly. If there were 200 parts, I would tell everyone to get out of the house;
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