Energy Efficient Home

If you want to make a difference and save the environment, start with your home. Think about the amount of energy you’ve been using for cooling and heating. The latest study shows that half of the energy goes on your HVAC system. Not only that it affects your utility bill but also has a huge impact on a greenhouse effect.

There are a few things you should take into consideration when going energy efficient.

Energy star

It is never a good time to replace your old, outdated technology. Because, let’s face it, who wants to expose themselves to additional costs. But if your HVAC equipment is old then replacing it with the new one seems like a good move for the following reason. You will cut your energy bill by half. Make sure you choose the energy star qualified equipment.

Proper installation

It doesn’t matter if your HVAC equipment is brand new if it hasn’t properly installed it will not save energy. Make sure that you call the professionals to install your HVAC equipment. By doing so, you will save up to 30% energy than usual.

Energy star windows

It is not only HVAC equipment that will save you energy. Sometimes when everything is functioning just perfectly you can experience a massive energy loss and huge energy bills. That is the case if your windows have not properly sealed. Think about investing in energy star windows. You will definitely increase your savings.