4 Hacks for Making Your Home as Energy Efficient as Possible

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Originally Posted On: How to Improve the Electric Efficiency of Your Home (white-electric.com)

How electric efficient is your home?

Do you find yourself wasting electricity, or paying too much for your power bill each month? Poor electric efficiency is bad for your wallet and the environment, but how are you supposed to fix it?

If you’re living in an old house, you’re probably wasting enough money on energy that making a few upgrades will make a huge difference. We want to help get you started.

Keep reading to learn all about how you can stop wasting so much of your home electricity with a few simple hacks.

How much energy do you waste with your lightbulbs? Did you know that LED or energy-efficient lightbulbs not only last longer than traditional lightbulbs, but they can also save you money?

While it’s best if you avoid the urge to leave your lights on when you don’t need them, making the switch to more efficient lightbulbs will help.

You can also start relying on more natural light. Leaving windows open when you’re home (as long as it isn’t too hot) is a great way to give yourself light without wasting energy.

Whether you pick LED lights or natural lights, this swap makes a difference.

How much energy do you waste during the hot and cold months? If you run heaters and air conditioners at all times, it’s probably more than you think.

If you’re not in the room, consider turning the heating or cooling off to conserve energy. It’s also a good idea to close the blinds in the summer months to keep some of the heat at bay and open them in the winter months to warm your house.

You can upgrade to a smart thermostat that will turn off the heating or cooling when you aren’t in the room, but even making small changes with the technology you have can help.

When you live in an old house you probably have old appliances and electric systems. These homes weren’t made for efficiency, so the appliances and systems are going to bleed energy.

Upgrading to energy-efficient appliances and equipment will reduce your energy usage. You can even install timers on certain pieces of equipment so you don’t overuse them or waste energy when you’re not around.

How much thought do you put towards your washer, dryer, and dishwasher? You run them on normal cycles, right?

These cycles use hot water and air. Heating the water and air consumes a lot of energy. You can opt for a more energy-efficient washer, dryer, or dishwasher, but you can also choose to omit the heat.

Letting dishes air dry or washing and drying clothing on cold options will save you the energy that would otherwise be expended on heat.

Most of us could stand to improve the electric efficiency of our homes. There’s no need to waste electricity when the easy changes won’t make a difference in our day-to-day lives. They will make a difference in your wallet and your impact on the environment!

If you’re looking to make some energy-efficient home upgrades in Lewisville, Texas, we’re here for you. Contact us so we can discuss your options!