How can you make your home more energy efficient?

1. How can you make your home more energy efficient?

2. How can you make your home more energy efficient? • Energy efficiency is an important consideration for homeowners today. Not only is it good for the environment, it's also good for your wallet. • Many homes today were not built with this consideration in mind, and your home may need some updates to meet current efficiency standards. • You can have lower energy bills and higher home value by following these efficiency raising tips. #energyefficiency

3. Get Efficiency Audit • If you are unsure whether or not your home needs some efficiency updates, you can ask a professional. • An expert will come to your home and do an inspection, studying how much energy you use and how you could reduce that amount and achieve higher efficiency. • They can then make professional suggestions as to areas you could update or improve.

4. Replace Old Windows • Old windows are a major offender when it comes to poor energy efficiency. • They are often sealed poorly or warped, which allows air to get in and affect your temperature and energy consumption. • Buying new, energy efficient windows will seal your house up tight and keep it more comfortable year round. #energyefficienthome

5. Seal Leaks Around Doors • Doors are another area where leaks can occur and cause efficiency to go down. • You can add new weather stripping at the bottom and seal the edges of your door to keep the weather out and your energy in. • You should also consider replacing your door if it is hollow and metal, because such a door is prone to be leaky and cause poor energy efficiency.

6. Update Your Insulation • Insulation can make a huge difference in the way your home uses energy and maintains a comfortable temperature. • Adding new insulation is a highly effective method for improving your home's energy consumption. • Insulation comes in a few different varieties, so you can choose what works best for your budget and the area of your home you are insulating. #lowenergybills

7. Seal Up Ducts • If you heat and cool your home with forced air, this air travels through ducts to get to each room. • Leaky ducts cause major energy consumption and could be costing you lots of money. • You can reinforce the areas where your ducts join with duct tape or mastic to seal any leaky duct areas and lower your energy bills.

8. Programmable Thermostat • You can save up to 10% on heating a cooling costs a year by turning your thermostat back about ten degrees for eight hours a day. • Many people are out of their homes at least this long each day, and a programmable thermostat allows you to have settings which kick on and off according to the clock. • More and more homes are installing these great energy efficiency tools. #homeenergy

9. Talk to your agent • If you are buying or selling a home, energy efficiency is very important. • Talk to your agent about what you need to consider in energy efficient homes. • Contact us today and we will be happy to help you find a knowledgeable expert.

10. Contact HFMA today and we will be happy to help you find a knowledgeable expert. Find me an agent for Selling & Buying