Little things go a long way when it comes to energy saving for your home. Your energy bills for heating and cooling your home will depend on the kind of heating or A/C system you use, the manner in which you use it, and your local climate. However, there are still things you can do yourself to reduce your energy bills to a considerable amount. Below are few energy efficiency ideas which may come of help.
Home energy efficiency tips
Insulation: A properly insulated home always saves a lot of money by way of reduced energy costs. The most important thing is to have a properly insulated roof and you will be surprised to know that such a roof may reduce your energy costs up to 45%! Another very good idea is to use high insulating windows and external wall insulation. If your windows and doors are poorly sealed, the draughts from them may result in as much as 25% heat loss. Prevent this by applying proper draught strippings to windows and doors which are poorly fitted and sealed.
Dress yourself for the weather. During winter months, use some extra layers to protect yourself from the cold. This will let you lower your thermostat level to one or two degrees, which is always going to make a lot of difference. Similarly, use breathable and natural fibres in the summer months. When heating your house, keep all the doors to unused rooms closed (unless your system requires all the windows and doors to be opened).
Service your system regularly. This is another very vital thing. Servicing your appliances regularly would not only ensure that they are performing to the peak of their potency, but also that they are consuming much less energy than a faulty system. For example, dirty or clogged filters will make your system overwork and this will translate in higher energy consumption. Regular maintenance will remove dust from airducts, filters and other parts of the system and will facilitate smooth and even air flow across all areas of the room.
There are also other ways to maximise the energy potentials of your home. For more information on this and for any kind of HVAC needs and assistance, please give us a call today and we will be happy to help you.
