A more energy efficient home
Have you thought about making some energy retrofits to your home.This would allow you, primarily, to reduce your energy consumption and your energy bills, so are you tempted?
Here are some tips.
- For heavy work, in order to trap heat, you can improve the energy efficiency of doors and windows by making these few changes.
* The replacement of glazing.Of course, for windows that have a frame and/or a chassis in bad condition, it would be better to change the entire window.
* Inner and outer caulking.
* Weather stripping Set installation.
* Improved insulation.Are you aware of insulation that can be integrated without having to tear down all walls?Get information from professionals.
- For interior design, make the following changes:
* Use available online tools to help you shop.
Energy Cost calculator for new appliances
Climate zones – windows, doors and skylights
* Use smart power bars to avoid leaving your devices on unnecessarily.
* Reduce sleep modes.Do not leave some of your devices constantly on standby and turn them off after each use.For example, turn off your computers after use rather than letting them go to sleep.
* Renew your out-of-working or much-worn appliances by monitoring Energuide labels and look for the Energy Star logo.
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* Unplug your little-used appliances like the toaster
With these tips, you will improve your comfort, increase the value of your home, do good for your wallet and be more environmentally friendly.
