Make sure your windows are well insulated, make sure you have no drafts anywhere, Turn down your water heater to 120F., replace incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs and upgrade to energy efficient appliances.
Make sure you have caulked around all windows and doors. Install the foam receptacle insulators, you can buy a variety pack. If you have a crawl space, make sure it has a vapor barrier on the ground. Insulate any areas that are accessible.
Here's an article that will give you some ideas on how to get started. We use a programmable thermostat, have isolated, are in the process of switching to the new light bulbs and have replaced old windows. All of these things help save energy and it's noticeable in our energy bills. Wishing you the best.
If you have older appliances, try to replace them when you can. Older appliances tend to use more energy than the appliances on the market today. Until then, make sure you clean out your dryer vent from the outside and the inside of your home. Your dryer is actually an energy hog, even the newer ones. I also recommend buying a Nest thermostat. It has helped us over time drastically reduce the cost of our heating/cooling bill. Change out light bulbs to LED and if you don't like the blue hue of the lights, they do have LED in the warm light we grew up with. I hope that is helpful.
Check the ductwork in your basement and garage that you can reach. It may be leaking heat at the seams. If so, seal tightly with mastic paint or ductwork sealant tape.
Check your basement sill plate to insure no air leaks exist there. You can seal with expanding foam, and at the same time, seal around any piping/plumbing pipes that lead directly to the outside, any electrical outlets where you notice holes, etc.
Add insulating foam that sticks to door frames to create a tighter seal, if needed.
Check the garage door for air leaks, adding a new base strip (astragal), and side strip insulation if needed. Your door panels can be insulated with foam panels and reflective foil, if needed.
Add insulating foam under sinks, to water pipes.
Use heavily lined/thermally lined draperies at windows or on glass paneled doors.
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Make sure your windows are well insulated, make sure you have no drafts anywhere, Turn down your water heater to 120F., replace incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs and upgrade to energy efficient appliances.
Make sure you have caulked around all windows and doors. Install the foam receptacle insulators, you can buy a variety pack. If you have a crawl space, make sure it has a vapor barrier on the ground. Insulate any areas that are accessible.
Swap out lightbulbs for a lower wattage.
Mildred... cover windows with plastic, use draft stoppers at doors, close doors to rooms you do not use.
Hello Mildred! There are so many things you can do to save energy in your home! Here is a great article that addresses numerous areas of your home: https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/services/energy-saver-guide-tips-saving-money-and-energy-home
Hi Mildred,
Here's an article that will give you some ideas on how to get started. We use a programmable thermostat, have isolated, are in the process of switching to the new light bulbs and have replaced old windows. All of these things help save energy and it's noticeable in our energy bills. Wishing you the best.
https://www.energysage.com/energy-efficiency/101/ways-to-save-energy/
If you have older appliances, try to replace them when you can. Older appliances tend to use more energy than the appliances on the market today. Until then, make sure you clean out your dryer vent from the outside and the inside of your home. Your dryer is actually an energy hog, even the newer ones. I also recommend buying a Nest thermostat. It has helped us over time drastically reduce the cost of our heating/cooling bill. Change out light bulbs to LED and if you don't like the blue hue of the lights, they do have LED in the warm light we grew up with. I hope that is helpful.
Check the ductwork in your basement and garage that you can reach. It may be leaking heat at the seams. If so, seal tightly with mastic paint or ductwork sealant tape.
Check your basement sill plate to insure no air leaks exist there. You can seal with expanding foam, and at the same time, seal around any piping/plumbing pipes that lead directly to the outside, any electrical outlets where you notice holes, etc.
Add insulating foam that sticks to door frames to create a tighter seal, if needed.
Check the garage door for air leaks, adding a new base strip (astragal), and side strip insulation if needed. Your door panels can be insulated with foam panels and reflective foil, if needed.
Add insulating foam under sinks, to water pipes.
Use heavily lined/thermally lined draperies at windows or on glass paneled doors.