Having a home that uses less energy means you can look forward to paying less on your energy bills. These savings can add up over time, especially during fall and winter as you use your heating system. What steps can you take to make your Lorain home more energy efficient? Consider the following tips to reduce energy usage.
Add Attic Insulation
Insulating your attic helps keep cold air outside in fall and winter. It also keeps heated air from escaping the interior of your home. This allows you to use your furnace or heat pump less, resulting in lower energy usage.
Switch to a More Energy-Efficient HVAC System
If you have an older heating system, you’ll be using more energy to warm up your home. Replacing an old system with a new one gives you more energy efficiency. New furnaces and heat pumps are designed to use less energy for heating homes. This can help you save a considerable amount on your heating bills every fall and winter.
Check for Gaps
Tiny openings or cracks can let cold air into your home. This will cause your heating system to run more, leading to higher energy usage. Look around windows and doors for gaps that need to be sealed up. You can also check your foundation and other exterior surfaces for cracks or gaps and seal them up to block cold air.
Use a Smart or Programmable Thermostat
These types of thermostats can help you become more energy efficient. They make it easy to raise or lower your temperature setting as needed to reduce energy usage. You can have your thermostat adjust temperature settings at certain times so that your heating system won’t run as much. This offers a convenient way to reduce your energy bills.
If you need help making your Lorain home more energy efficient, contact Energy 1 Heating and Air Conditioning. We can install a heating and cooling system that makes your home more energy efficient or help you determine if your home needs more insulation to help cut back on energy usage to lower your energy bills.
Energy 1 Heating & Air Conditioning
1 (440) 246-5440
Serving the Lorain, OH Area