Solving an Electrical Problem

The energy efficiency of your home is one of the most important factors for limiting the cost of your electricity bills. Yet, homeowners are often unaware of the simple upgrades that may dramatically improve their home's energy efficiency. In particular, there are three energy-saving upgrades that you should consider making to your house.

Utilize Renewable Energy Sources

Renewable energy can be an excellent way of reducing your home's electricity bills without impacting the comfort of those living in the house. In particular, solar panels have become one of the more dominant forms of renewable energy, and this should not be surprising as it is fairly simple for a professional to install these panels on the roof of a home. Many homeowners assume that these systems must be used to power the entire home, but it is possible to configure these systems to only power the most energy intensive systems. This can be ideal when homeowners do not have the space far numerous large solar panels. While these panels can help to lower your energy costs, they will represent a fairly large investment in your house, but you may be able to take advantage of rebates, tax incentives and financing to reduce the inconvenience of paying for this upgrade.

Upgrade Your Thermostat

The heating and cooling system can be one of the most energy intensive parts of your house, which makes it important to run these systems as efficiently as possible. However, many homeowners will make the error of running their heating or cooling system during times when they are not home, which can result in unnecessary energy expenses.

By upgrading to a digital programmable thermostat, you will be able to easily set the times of the day when the system should be running. This will allow you to enjoy the energy savings from turning off the heater or air conditioner without having to experience the discomfort of coming home to a hot or cold house.

Enhance The Insulation In The Garage And Attic

The garage and attic can be extremely susceptible to energy loss. This occurs from convective heating or cooling and drafts. One way to combat this costly problem is with the addition of insulation. If you are concerned about disruptions caused by this upgrade, it should be noted that adding insulation is a fairly simple upgrade. In the attic, it is possible to use spray-foam insulation, which will eliminate the need to remove entire sections of the walls. When it comes to the garage door, you can purchase insulation that is specifically designed for this part of your house. Often, this insulation will be secured to the door using an adhesive backing that is easy to install.

Talk to an electrician, like Advantage Electric, for more.