4 Great Ways to Save on Your Monthly Energy Bill
Tuesday, January 12, 2016, 6:00 AM | Leave Comment
Homeowners and renters spend a pretty penny on energy costs each and every year. In fact, studies conducted by the Energy Protection Agency show that the average household spends about $2200 per year in heating, cooling, water heating, lighting and other household energy costs.
If you’re tired of paying a substantial chunk of your income to live comfortably with electricity, it’s time to learn how to lower your energy consumption by making updates to your home.
Here are ideas where you can spend a little and save a lot by shaving your energy bills.
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Seal Up Air Leaks Around the Home
All of the little cracks and openings that are around your windows, plumbing pipes and entryways could be costing you more than you think.
On their own, the gaps don’t appear to be large, but when they’re combined, they could make up a single large hole that the hot air you pay for is escaping out of.
By investing in weatherstripping and other air leak caulking and sealants, you can save yourself in heating costs.
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Try a Clean Energy Source
Fossil fuels are expensive and don’t burn clean. If you’re looking for a cleaner and more affordable source of energy, consider running your appliances with a natural gas like propane provided by Wade Sales and Service or a similar company in your area.
By becoming reliant on propane instead of electricity, you can reduce your carbon footprint and your energy bills.
You can take it a step further with the savings and invest in a pre-buy plan so that you have a full supply of propane without paying the high costs in peak seasons.
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Get Your Air Conditioner Tuned Up
It’s common for an AC unit or a furnace to accumulate dust and even soot.
If you run your HVAC systems enough, the belts can become loose and the filters can become clogged.
Be sure to invest in an HVAC system tune-up at least once before the season the system will be used and you could save a fortune on your heating and cooling costs while you extend the life of your systems.
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Update Those Old Appliances
If your fridge or washer more than 7 years old, you probably should consider updating the appliance.
As time passes, new developments are made to make it so that appliances consume less energy.
Look for EnergyStar options and you can save up to $80 per year in the cost to run the appliance.
There’s a handful of ways to reduce your monthly bills.
Look at the cost of the project, how much you’ll save immediately and how the updates will lower your bills in the long term.
Once you’ve done this, you can prioritize your to-do list.
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