Energy-Saving Strategies with Tips for Every Room

Are you tired of high energy bills month after month? Having a comprehensive home energy-saving strategy can reduce your energy use and save you money. Use these tips to optimize each room in your home for greater efficiency:

Attic

• Seal all air leaks around chimneys, plumbing stacks, electrical wiring, attic hatches and in walls before adding or installing insulation.
• Inspect, reinforce and seal all accessible ducts throughout your home, including the attic.
• Use natural airflow vents in your attic to eliminate the need for a vent fan.

Bathroom

• Fix or replace leaky faucets to reduce wear and tear on sinks, and avoid wasting water. This also applies to kitchens.
• Replace the light bulbs with ENERGY STAR certified or energy-efficient light bulbs.
• Install an ENERGY STAR ventilation fan, which uses up to 60 percent less energy than standard fans, to control moisture and mildew.

Kitchen

• During the summer, try to make as much use of the grill as possible. Avoid using the oven, and prepare meals that require a short cooking time. More cooking translates to more heat being added to your home, putting more strain on the AC to cool your home.
• Use ENERGY STAR appliances. Significant savings can be realized with refrigerators in particular.

Living Room

• Caulking and weatherstripping help to prevent air from entering or escaping. Be sure to check that the windows throughout your home are properly sealed. Using window coverings will also reduce the amount of heat from sunlight that enters your home.
• Use ceiling fans to help reduce the reliance on the HVAC system.

Basement

• Switch to a tankless or ENERGY STAR certified water heater to save energy.
• Perform annual maintenance on your HVAC system to ensure it runs at peak efficiency.
• Use the moisture sensors on your dryer to stop laundry loads at optimal times, and clean lint traps for better performance.
• Install ENERGY STAR washers and dryers in your home, using cold, rather than hot water as often as possible.

Contact Tempco Heating & Air Conditioning Co. today for more tips, and trusted professional assistance with your home energy-saving strategy. You may call (847) 670-7000 for information about our other services or to schedule an appointment in the Chicagoland area.