How to Improve Your Energy Bills

Hot summers or cold winters mean one thing when it comes to your energy bill – it goes way up. Luckily, a quick energy audit around your home can show you a few different ways to save money on your heating and cooling costs, without affecting your quality of life.

Find Better Ways to Heat and Cool Your Home

Consider installing ceiling fans – these can help keep your air flowing smoothly in the house. Don’t forget to change your air filters regularly, as this can help your air conditioner and heating system run more efficiently. You can also set your thermostats a few degrees higher or lower.

Install a Tankless Water Heater 

Install a tankless water heater instead of a traditional one. This piece of equipment provides hot water as needed, instead of the costly production and maintenance of a “standby” tank. Tankless water heaters provide hot water on demand – heating cold water directly in the pipe. As a plus, you rarely have to worry about running out of hot water!

Replace Your Light Bulbs

Instead of choosing incandescent lighting, opt for LED bulbs or compact fluorescent lamps. Traditional light bulbs only produce ten percent of their energy as light – the rest is heat. Replacing your lighting can save between 50 to 75 percent of your energy use from flipping the switch.

Seal and Insulate Your Home

If you aren’t sure how old your insulation is, consider having a professional inspect your house and recommend where thicker insulation can protect the interior from the hot and cold extremes. Make sure that the seals on your doors and windows are in good repair. When the rubber cracks or wears out, small drafts can add up to large energy bills.

Use Your Appliances Responsibly

Chose to run a washing machine or dishwasher only when you have a full load, turn off the lights when you leave the room, and make sure that your smaller appliances are unplugged when not in use. This isn’t limited to a toaster in the kitchen – your gaming systems, hair dryer, or even stereo can passively use electricity, even when not directly in use.

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