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Modern Energy-Saving Solutions Around the Home
As we become more conscious of our energy consumption and its effect on our energy bill, utilizing the latest technology to increase the energy efficiency of our homes becomes more and more valuable to homeowners. In the past, you may have associated products that were described as energy efficient as products that may not be as powerful or inferior.
With advancements in modern technology and home appliances, that is no longer true. Check out these three ways that you can assess your home for ways to conserve energy without making a sacrifice in energy quality!
Pay Attention to the Labels
All over our homes we use appliances to maintain a quality of life, from preserving and cooking food to washing and drying clothes, these appliances are not only fixtures in our homes, but fixtures in our lives. While these appliances are the biggest consumers of electricity in our homes, recent advances have made these essential pieces of machinery more energy efficient.
Whether you're already in the market for some appliance upgrades or need to assess your current appliances to see if they could use one, you'll want to take a look at the Energy Star label in the store. This label is a signifier of energy efficient appliances that meet certain guidelines set by Energy Star, which is a government-backed program. Visit their website here to learn more about the in's and out's of their program.
Check Your Lightbulbs
Aside from appliance use, lighting your home is another portion of your home's energy that can oftentimes go to waste. Nearly 10-20% of your home's energy goes towards lighting your home, and making the switch to LED lightbulbs can really save you money in the long run on lighting and bulb replacement costs.
Energy Star-rated LED light bulbs use around 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs, plus they last so much longer. Gone are the days of harsh and blinding LED lighting, modern LED technology is able to replicate the effects of the natural home lighting your eyes are used to, along with dimming capabilities.
Be SMART With Your Thermostat
Did you know that heating and cooling your home can account for nearly 50% of your home's entire energy consumption? That's right, and as the temperatures begin to rise, there's no telling how expensive it can be to heat our homes these days.
Upgrading your thermostat to a smart thermostat is another great step in conserving energy and hopefully helping out with your heating and air bill. You may already be using smart technology in your home to control your doors locked, sound system, and more. Smart thermostats have the ability to detect proximity, be activated or deactivated remotely, and employ automatic home/away temperature changes, all working towards reducing your monthly costs.
Reducing your home's carbon footprint shouldn't have to come with sacrifices in power and quality of life, and with modern technology it doesn't have to! If you are interested in upgrading your home's appliances, light fixtures, thermostats, and more, contact H&H Electric & Security today to see how our certified electricians can help!
