How can you make your home more energy efficient?
How can you make your home more energy efficient?
Energy efficiency is an important consideration for homeowners today. Not only is it good for the environment, it's also good for your wallet. Many homes today were not built with this consideration in mind, and your home may need some updates to meet current efficiency standards. You can have lower energy bills and higher home value by following these efficiency raising tips.
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Get Efficiency Audit
If you are unsure whether or not your home needs some efficiency updates, you can ask a professional. An expert will come to your home and do an inspection, studying how much energy you use and how you could reduce that amount and achieve higher efficiency. They can then make professional suggestions as to areas you could update or improve.
Replace Old Windows
Old windows are a major offender when it comes to poor energy efficiency. They are often sealed poorly or warped, which allows air to get in and affect your temperature and energy consumption. Buying new, energy efficient windows will seal your house up tight and keep it more comfortable year round.
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Seal Leaks Around Doors
Doors are another area where leaks can occur and cause efficiency to go down. You can add new weather stripping at the bottom and seal the edges of your door to keep the weather out and your energy in. You should also consider replacing your door if it is hollow and metal, because such a door is prone to be leaky and cause poor energy efficiency.
Update Your Insulation
Insulation can make a huge difference in the way your home uses energy and maintains a comfortable temperature. Adding new insulation is a highly effective method for improving your home's energy consumption. Insulation comes in a few different varieties, so you can choose what works best for your budget and the area of your home you are insulating.
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Seal Up Ducts
If you heat and cool your home with forced air, this air travels through ducts to get to each room. Leaky ducts cause major energy consumption and could be costing you lots of money. You can reinforce the areas where your ducts join with duct tape or mastic to seal any leaky duct areas and lower your energy bills.
Programmable Thermostat
You can save up to 10% on heating a cooling costs a year by turning your thermostat back about ten degrees for eight hours a day. Many people are out of their homes at least this long each day, and a programmable thermostat allows you to have settings which kick on and off according to the clock. More and more homes are installing these great energy efficiency tools.
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Talk to your agent
If you are buying or selling a home, energy efficiency is very important.
Talk to your agent about what you need to consider in energy efficient homes.
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