Why Your Texas Energy Bill Is So High This Summer — And What Your Roof Has to Do With It

If your Oncor or TXU bill hit $300, $400, or more this August, your home's exterior envelope may be working against you. The average DFW home with a compromised roof, poor attic ventilation, failing window caulk, or air gaps can lose 20-40% of its cooling efficiency. My Guy Roofing offers a free summer home energy inspection — a $200+ value — covering roof, attic ventilation, window caulking, air sealing, and siding. Call Derek at 214-927-3673.

Watch: Is Your Texas Electric Bill Insane?

In this 74-second My Guy Roofing DFW video, Derek Phelps explains how damaged shingles, blocked attic vents, failing window caulking, and unsealed gaps around pipes or siding can increase a home's cooling load during the Texas summer. Watch the video at Is Your Texas Electric Bill Insane? How to Save 20-40% on Cooling. The video is educational and does not promise a specific energy-bill reduction; a complimentary inspection can help identify exterior issues that may be contributing to energy waste.

5 Home Issues That Drive Up Your Texas Energy Bill

1. Roof Damage and Compromised Insulation: A damaged roof can raise attic temperatures by 20-30 degrees above normal, radiating heat into your living space all day. Cracked shingles, granule loss, and failing flashing all increase heat transfer. 2. Poor Attic Ventilation: Attics in DFW homes with inadequate ventilation can reach 150-160 degrees in August. Proper ridge vents, soffit vents, and attic fans keep temperatures in check. 3. Failing Window Caulk and Seals: UV exposure and hail impact break down window seals, allowing hot outdoor air to infiltrate continuously. 4. Air Gaps Around Penetrations: Every pipe, wire, and vent through your exterior wall is a potential air leak. 5. Undetected Storm Damage: Spring 2026 hail events left many DFW homes with damage that silently increases energy costs every month.

Free Summer Home Energy Inspection

My Guy Roofing is offering a complimentary summer home energy inspection through August 2026. We check your roof, attic ventilation, window caulking, exterior air sealing, and siding for issues that affect energy efficiency. No fee, no obligation. Similar multi-contractor assessments typically cost $200 or more. We serve Fort Worth, Arlington, Grand Prairie, Mansfield, Keller, Southlake, Grapevine, Euless, Hurst, Bedford, North Richland Hills, Irving, Carrollton, Lewisville, Flower Mound, Denton, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen, Richardson, Garland, Rowlett, Mesquite, Dallas, and all DFW communities. Call 214-927-3673.