How to Have an Energy Efficient Home

The average homeowner spends over $2,000 on their energy bill. That includes running the air conditioner, the heater, and all of the lights and appliances that you use daily. However, that number can be reduced by making a few changes and making it so that you have an energy efficient home. If you’re thinking of living in a beautifully efficient home, Cullers Homes can help.

Best Ways to Make an Energy Efficient Home

• Insulation
  • Adding additional insulation to your walls and attic is a great way to start on your journey to an energy efficient home. You should also insulate your water heater and pipes in order to have the unit use less energy to make your water hot.

• Check Your Windows and Doors
  • They may need an upgrade, or they may simply need caulking to reduce drafts. While double or triple-paned windows are the best, merely having the windows tinted and/or planting a few trees for shade can make a considerable difference.

• Bulb Replacement
  • Using either compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) or light-emitting diodes (LEDs) can significantly reduce the amount of energy used to light your home as they use 75% less energy. These light bulbs can also reduce the amount of energy used by your air conditioning because they emit less heat. Furthermore, CFLs can last up to 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs and LED bulbs tend to last three to five times as long as CFLs.

Regular Home Maintenance Can Contribute to Energy Efficiency 

Air ducts work hard to let your home’s HVAC system run smoothly. By ensuring that they are clean and replacing the filter every three to six months, you can help keep the system running efficiently. Installing a programmable thermostat will help you have an energy efficient home because the heater or air conditioner is only on when someone is home. If your appliances are older, you should look into replacing them. When you do, be sure to look at the Energy Star label. All appliances with this designation can save you a good amount of money on your energy bills each month. An energy auditor is a professional who uses a blower door or infrared photography as well as their specialized skills to evaluate your home. Once the survey is complete, they recommend the most cost-effective measures in order to assist you in having an energy efficient home.

There are two other steps that you can take. The first is to take the drastic measure of selling your home and moving to the El Paso area. There, you can purchase an energy efficient home from Cullers Homes and then you do not have to do anything except enjoy your new home.

Contact Cullers Homes, Today

The final options will not help you with energy efficiency, but it will get you some money. There are Federal tax incentives available for energy efficiency upgrades to existing homes. These improvements include adding insulation to or replacing windows and performing heating/air-conditioning upgrades. You can get up to 30% of the cost of the home improvements — to a maximum of $1,500. That is in addition to the money you will save on your utility bill each month. Contact Cullers Homes to learn more about our energy efficient homes!