1. First and foremost, you should learn to use energy in a responsible manner. Electrical appliances contribute to the increased energy bills. Here are some tips that can help in saving energy consumed by electrical appliances.
- Turn off lights when you are not using them
- Turn fans on when you are in the room and on leaving turn them off
- Use energy star certified appliance
- Shut down computers when not in use
- Unplug chargers and other electrical appliances when not in use
- Lamps should be situated at corners of a room
- Cooling units like freezers should not be near heat source
2. Use other methods to keep your house cool. There is a lot of energy that is consumed by using a cooling unit. You can save money by making changes on ways of cooling your home. Here are some ways;
- Air conditioning filters should be replaced monthly
- Using programmed thermostat
- Using thicker filters at least five inches
- At night, you can draw curtain from the windows to improve insulation
- Instead of air conditioners, you should use fans
3. You can wrap the old heater or purchase an effective water heater
- You can use a fiberglass blanket to reduce heat loss especially during the cold season
- Purchase a water heater that is efficient in its performance. This will help in reducing the energy consumed
- Use of water heaters which are tank less.
4. All incandescent bulbs should be replaced with energy saving bulbs or fluorescent lights
Fluorescent bulbs are estimated to reduce lighting energy by 75%. You can also invest in dimmers as they will help in reducing the energy bill.
5. Ensure that you have sealed and insulated your house.
The most effective way of making your house to be energy efficient is by insulating and sealing it. Proper insulation will reduce electricity bills and improve the comfort. Some of the places that you should look at where leakage can take place include; switch plates, pipes, electrical outlets and frames.
6. Insulation of doors and windows
Much heat from your house can be lost through doors and windows. Here are some ways that can reduce this heat loss
- Sealing of cracks and edges of windows
- Weather stripping of doors
- Tinting windows
7. Ensure that the toilets and shower heads are efficient
This will help in conserving the amount of water used in your home.
8. During the day, you should take advantage of natural lighting and utilize it. You can use the following in order to enhance the day light. You should use light shelves, skylights and light tubes.
9. There is a lot of energy that is wasted when cooking. Therefore, you should use various options to conserve the energy.
10. You should make changes on your clothes washing methods especially when using washing machines. When the clothes are not very dirty, you should not use high settings
11. Have a radiant barrier installed
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