How to Identify Sources of Energy Waste in Your Home

Do you dread receiving your monthly energy bills? Rising utility bills are a common problem in the average Hillsborough, North Carolina, home. However, there are some cost-effective ways to keep them in check. Look for sources of energy waste in your home so that you can hold on to more of your hard-earned dollars. Please read on to learn about easy ways to manage comfort and still keep energy consumption in check.

Test for Air Leaks

Even a small gap in your home’s exterior wastes energy by letting conditioned air escape outside. Use a stick of incense to identify the sources of air infiltration you can’t find easily. Hold the burning incense near windows, plumbing conduits, ceiling lights, and electrical outlets. If the smoke moves, then there is a leak. Use caulk, weatherstripping, or spray-foam insulation to seal any cracks or gaps.

Invest in a Smart Thermostat

Smart thermostats can help you to save money on energy bills. To further optimize HVAC efficiency, modern versions provide energy reports for any desired timeframe. The readouts let you identify instances of energy waste so that you can make money-savings changes. Today’s smart thermostats can also “learn” your temperature preferences. You can choose a thermostat with WiFi to easily enhance comfort in every season.

Enroll in a Preventive Maintenance Plan

As with a well-tuned car, preventive HVAC maintenance provides many benefits in terms of HVAC performance, comfort, and energy savings. During a maintenance visit, our service techs will look for problems that affect HVAC performance and efficiency. Signing up for regular preventive maintenance offers you an affordable way to give your heating and cooling equipment the professional care they need. Your system will work more efficiently, last longer, and require fewer repairs too!

From smart thermostat energy reports to new installations, Warren-Hay Mechanical is proud to provide tips that help you save energy and money. Our service techs are experts in a wide range of HVAC services. For more information, or to learn about more energy-saving ideas, call us today at 919-251-5615.

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