No one wants to pay higher utility bills than they must, yet too often people assume that there isn’t much more they can do. While you may have already followed a few of these ten tips, at Progressive Insulation & Windows we’d be willing to bet that at least one of them will be something you haven’t thought of yet. Read on to learn more and then reach us at (800) 500-6200 to learn more about how to make your home more energy efficient.
Window upgrades
Install motion sensors outside
Have a programmable thermostat installed
Invest in proper insulation
Install a new shower head
Newer appliances can make a big difference
Have ceiling fans installed
Keep up on maintenance
Consider solar
Use energy efficient landscaping
This is often the first suggestion a homeowner gets when they go through an energy assessment: Have new windows installed. There’s a reason this is almost always the first advice – it can have a huge impact.
Do you have exterior lights that run all night long? If so, consider adding lights that are on motion sensors so they only use power when you’re actually using them.
Why pay to cool or heat a home that’s not in use? With a programmable thermostat, you can set it so that you’ll be comfortable when you’re home but not wasting energy when you’re not. Today’s options can even be controlled by your smartphone.
If you want to prevent heating and cooling loss then you must make sure that your insulation is up to snuff. You can call Progressive Insulation & Windows at (800) 500-6200 for help understanding what type of insulation you need for your floors, walls, and ceilings.
You have lots of options in today’s market, from trickler valves that you can turn off while you’re soaping up and back on when you’re rinsing, or low-flow options that give you the feeling of tons of water pressure without wasting water.
Today’s appliance manufacturers are more savvy than ever before when it comes to finding ways to make appliances as energy efficient as possible. There may be tax credits or government rebates available if you upgrade to a more energy efficient option.
One of the great things about living in California is that we don’t need to run our heat or cooling systems as often as other people in the country do. Installing ceiling fans can help move the air and prevent the need for AC during the summer.
Ensuring that your HVAC system is properly maintained can help ensure that it works at top capacity at all times. This includes not much more than a visual check to ensure everything looks good and changing the filter.
Solar can be used for heating and cooling, for water heating, and much more. It’s also much more affordable than many people realize and the excess energy you pull can be sold back to the city in most areas.
Your landscaping should do more than look great – it should help provide shade and help keep your house cool in hot summer days.
