5 Ways to Lower Your Energy Bills
As energy bills continue to rise, it’s a shared concern among homeowners. We all want to optimize our energy use, not just for the financial relief, but also to enhance our comfort at home and free up funds for more enjoyable expenses.
If making your home more energy efficient to reduce bills is a top priority for you, this post has some great ideas for you to try.
Switch To Energy Star Appliances
With their higher energy efficiency, Energy Star appliances can be a potential source of significant savings. By replacing your older, energy-hungry appliances with newer Energy Star-rated ones, you can cut down on operating costs. More efficient appliances can dramatically cut your costs and will continue to do so, over the life of the appliance.
Start Line Drying
One way to reduce energy costs, if you can, is to start drying your clothes outdoors on a washing line so you don’t need to use the dryer. This can obviously only be done during certain seasons and on dry days, but it can be helpful in reducing energy bills. It’s a little bit of exercise, too!
Insulate
Increasing the insulation in your home is a great way to reduce the energy costs associated with heating and cooling. You can insulate the attic space, the basement, floors, cavity walls, and more. This will help improve airflow around the home, trap heat, and block cold air from entering. There are many types of insulation materials, so talking to insulation companies can help you determine what is best for your own home.
Seal Air Leaks
Air leaks are one of the main culprits for increased energy bills. Air leaks put pressure on your HVAC system as a whole but on your bank balance, too. You might be surprised at how many air leaks your home could have. A full home energy audit can help you identify any leaks you have around your home so you can get them repaired and start saving money. You can also use this as an opportunity to see where your existing systems aren’t optimised for effective operation. For example, air duct mold removal can help your ventilation systems stay functioning for longer.
Use Curtains
We tend to think of curtains as home decor, primarily, but one of the simplest yet most effective tools in your energy-saving arsenal is window treatments. By using curtains strategically, you can reduce the heat loss in a room by around 10%, giving you a sense of control over your energy usage.
In warm weather, you want the curtains open during cooler times to let cool air in and then close them at the hottest times of the day to block out additional heat from entering your home. The opposite is true for colder days. That sounds obvious, but we often forget how using curtains wisely can really help save energy. Closing curtains or covering windows and doors with heavy floor-length curtains in the winter can prevent heat from escaping, allowing you to keep your thermostat set consistently.
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