Energy Conservation Tips
Practicing energy conservation at home will help reduce your annual energy bills, improve comfort, and lower your carbon emissions. That is what we call a win-win-win!
Cold Weather Conservation Tips
- Schedule your annual heating or water heater maintenance
- Replace cracked or broken windows
- Check weather stripping and caulking around doors and windows
- Switch your ceiling fans to spin in a clockwise direction
- Open your windows during the day to let the sun light in and naturally heat your home and close them at night to block the radiant cold from the windows
- Upgrade old thermostats to programmable thermostats
- Upgrade to new energy-efficient heating equipment
Warm Weather Conservation Tips
- Close your windows during the day to block the heat from the sun
- Switch your ceiling fans to spin in a counterclockwise direction
- Try and cook your meals outside to avoid heating up your home
- Upgrade inefficient window air conditioners with central air conditioning or heat pumps
- Clean or change the air filter in your air conditioner periodically to improve efficiency and reduce energy costs
- Install reflective window coatings to reflect heat away from your home
- On cooler summer days or nights, open your windows to create a draft to cool your home
The best defense against energy waste is a good offense! Contact us today if you want to learn about more ways you can save on your home comfort expenses.
