As the price of energy continues to rise, so too does the importance of using it efficiently in your home.
Increasing your home’s energy efficiency doesn’t cost a lot and the financial savings can add up quickly. Plus, when you decide to sell, the resulting lower utility costs give you a marketing advantage with today’s savvy buyers.
Take these 5 steps to make your home more efficient:
- Replace your old thermostat with a new programmable digital model.
- Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent lights (CFLs).
- Replace the seal around your refrigerator and freezer doors.
- Get a furnace tune-up and replace the filter every three months.
- Install a ceiling fan to circulate warm air from the top of a room down to the bottom.
Many utility companies offer free energy audits that show you where your home is wasting the most energy. The audit pinpoints areas for home improvement.