EXCEL HOME INSPECTION BONUS FOR YOU

 

I would like to make my home more energy efficient:

• Lower or raise the thermostat before leaving or going to bed.  A great way to do this automatically would be to install a programmable thermostat.  This device will allow you to set a schedule to adjust the temperature up or down a couple of degrees during the day when you are gone and at night when you are in bed and even better raise the temperature back before you have to get up
• Make sure the fireplace damper is closed when the fireplace is not in use
• If you want you can also replace many if not all light bulbs with energy efficient ones
• Make sure the dryer ductwork is clean; the dryer will use less energy
• Make sure the refrigerator coils are clean- the appliance will work better and use less energy
• Keep your air filters clean or changed out for the A/C unit
• Use the dishwasher only when you have a full load and run it on normal wash instead of extended wash
• Wrap electric water heaters
• Put a timer on the water heater
• Lower the temperature for your water heater… however, not below 140 degrees
• Keep in mind that you can use your ceiling fans in reverse during the winter
• Replace weather stripping to help lessen air loss around doors and windows
• Install Solar Screens during the summer to keep the heat from coming into the house