It is our belief that we should be providing all relevant information in regards to lowering your bill. Even if you aren’t ready to go solar yet!
See some of the most common high energy usage appliances and some of the best ways to save money.
ENERGY SAVERS
Smart Thermometer
Using a smart thermometer can help you save a ton of energy, whether it’s in the Summer or Winter.Most smart thermometers offer ECO Modes for amazing savings!
LED Lighting
Many people have already made the change! LED Lighting can save up to 75% of energy consumption compared to regular lighting and they last longer. This is one of the cheapest and easiest things you can do for your home.
Windows
High efficiency windows can do wonders on energy costs. They can keep the heat out in a cool home by reflecting UV rays and they can also help keep heat in on cold days. This is a more expensive improvement though.
Door Seals
Making sure your door seals are not cracked, broken, or disconnected from the wall ensures that no air escapes the home.
Attic
Having your attic properly sealed and insulated can greatly help you keep heat or cool air inside the house.
Ceiling Fans
Believe it or not, having your ceiling fans helps circulate the air in your room and through your vents. This is a great way to help lower energy bills.
ENERGY RAGERS
Air Conditioning & Heating
This is fairly well known that your AC and Heating is what causes the most energy usage.The investment into a smart thermostat can save you more than you think.
Water Heater
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Washer & Dryer
Most washer and dryers are HE compliant and use less water and less time to complete a cleaning cycle. However, they still come in as a high energy usage appliance, especially the dryer.
Pool Heater
Pool Heaters use a lot of electricity, it takes an awful lot of power to heat up a pool and thus this can be one of your highest usage appliances in the household!
Dishwasher
Most dishwashers use a low amount of energy because they are mostly high efficiency rated, however, if you are using a heated dry or sanitize cycle often… you may be using more energy than you think!
Blow Dryer
Blow Dryer’s come in on the list because they pull a lot of electricity and use a lot for the short time they are needed. Using a blow dryer daily can add up, especially if more than one person is doing this daily.
Vacuum
Have you ever noticed your lights dim when you turn on the vacuum? That’s because vacuums pull a lot of electricity to get started and if you are vacuuming often you will notice an increase in your bill.
TIPS FOR LOWER ENERGY COSTS
Air Conditioner/Heating
- During heating, use natural light/sun to help keep a warmer internal home temperature.
- Make sure your A/C & Heater is properly maintained as the unit ages.
- Install a soft-start on your A/C unit (~$300), this will allow less electricity to be used when starting up.
- Use a smart thermostat!! Most thermostats have energy savings modes that can detect when you are not in the home and use lower consumption.
- Use your ceiling fans! They help circulate the air to keep the temperature in the home more stable.
Dishwasher
- Use the quick cycle on your dishwasher.
- Most people wash their dishes prior to running them in a dishwasher cycle. Only do this for dishes that really need to be scrubbed.
- Use your sanitize cycle sparingly, heated dry time can use a lot of energy.
Washer/Dryer
- Only do full loads, but don’t overfill your washer or dryer.
- Always clean your dryer vent after every use (or before).Having a clogged vent can make the dryer work harder to dry the clothes…especially if they are sensor dryers.
- Wash in cold cycles if you can.
Water Heater
- Use hot water sparingly.
- Showers are more efficient than baths!
- Washing dishes in warm water (just over 100 degrees) is just as effective as washing in scalding hot water. Using cold water and soap is nearly as effective as well.
- Make sure your water heater receives proper maintenance.
- Purchase a low-usage shower head, they can be extremely effective for using less water while having higher pressure.
Pool Heater
- Everyone loves a warm pool, but always make sure the heater isn’t being used unnecessarily.
- Lowering the temperature by just a few degrees can have major positive impacts on your savings.
Vacuum
- Consider buying a robot vacuum, they can vacuum more often and they don’t use nearly as much energy charging as it would take to vacuum your home. They also give you additional free time!
Blow Dryer
- We know it doesn’t take long to dry hair, but consider how much the hair dryer is being used daily and by how many people. Some homes can use their blow dryer up to 3-4x a day, that equates to up to 100x a month.