Every
homeowner knows about electricity bill is a major household expense. Isn’t it? How
you overcome this expense without comprising any of your home facility? To know
about Making Your House Energy Efficient then
read on.
Blocked the Exposed Area
Inside
air should not be exchanged with the outside air due to the smallest gap in the
windows and doors. Due to very tiny hole the amount of heat losses and it’s
difficult to maintain the inner temperature of the room. Hence, before repairing
air condition and furnace blocked all the exposed area to the surrounding
around the walls, doors etc. so that appliances will not cost you more electricity
bill and it can give an optimal performance.
Home
Insulation
Insulation
prevents outside heat to enter into the room. Provide insulation in every area
of the room as possible. This also helps in running the furnace system smoothly
by consuming less amount of energy. Windows can make insulated by adding the
extra barrier of temperature resistant glass. Hire an energy auditor. Energy
auditor equipped with sophisticated tools like checking the home’s air leakages
and heat sensitive cameras. Using these tools energy auditors provides detailed
reports with advice and process in improving the energy & heating
efficiency.
Duct
System Maintenance and Periodical Changing of Air Filters
Maintain
your duct system and change the air filters periodically. This prevents
accumulating the dust particles in the pipe and air filters. Also due to
regularly check-up the system performance is optimal and economical. Leakage
point in duct systems loses the significant amount of energy. Inspect the duct
systems & changed the air filters at least every three to five years and
keep your home comfortable.
Furnace
Renewal
Every
new furnace of each all brand can last for 10-15 years with a regular maintenance.
As furnace grows older efficiency decreases. It is good to hire an HVAC contractor to check the furnace system. HVAC professional will advise you
which parts required are repairing or appropriate replacement with pricing
option so that you can take your own decision.
Seasonal
Once Touch
During the winter or summer season follow the simple steps. Once in a season let the natural light entered the room and raise or lower the temperature. Change the cover of the sofa and curtains to provide a warm and cozy setting for the room. An electric fireplace is a best way for additional heat radiant heat in a common room area at home.
Above
are very simple steps to follow. For more requirements and advanced steps to
make your home more energy efficient and comfort get help from friends and HVAC
professionals. What kind of steps do you follow to make your home more ambiance
and happy?
