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5 Ways You Can Lower Your Energy Bills While Improving Your Family’s Health

  • December 1, 2020
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increase home valueSaving money and improving one’s health are two of the most important aspects of living for many families right now. Between worries of getting sick, saving money due to job losses and money constraints, and the upcoming holidays, families and individuals alike are stressed. However, there are a handful of ways to lower your energy bills while simultaneously maintaining — and even improving — the health of you and your family. Consider these five ways you can accomplish greater health as well as make your home more energy-efficient for your family and the earth’s well-being.

1. Energy-Efficient Windows

Air quality in a home is highly important because it is what your family is breathing in each and every day. Not only this, but “[heat] gain and heat loss through windows are responsible for 25%–30% of residential heating and cooling energy use,” Energy.gov writes. This significantly impacts energy and heat costs. How old are the windows in your home, and have you considered repairing or replacing them to improve the energy efficiency and air quality in your home?

New windows can lower energy bills. In fact, depending on where you live, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that you can save up to $501 a year by replacing old single-pane windows with new Energy Star approved models! In this way, your family can save money every year as well as have more efficient and possibly more visually appealing windows in your home.

2. Lights

About 5% of the average home’s energy costs are dedicated to lighting. To lower your energy bills, consider making the lights in your home more energy-efficient. You can do this by investing in more energy-efficient light bulbs, such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs), halogen incandescents, or compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). Installing and utilizing timers and dimming features on lights will cut down on energy costs associated with lighting, too.

3. Make Use of Plants Both Inside and Outside the Home

Both indoor and outdoor plants have benefits for your home, too. Adding houseplants around your house is therapeutic, is visually appealing, allows natural life to grow inside the home, and are known to improve people’s moods and productivity. Houseplants can provide clean, fresh oxygen that can be soothing for people to breathe in. Consider decorating your home with houseplants.

Outside the home, strategically planting shrubs and trees around a property can save up to 25% in energy bills. How is this possible? Strategic landscaping will shade the sun from warming a home in the summer and will barricade the home from strong and cold winds in the winter, reducing air conditioning and fuel costs throughout the year. Consider your outdoor landscaping to lower your energy bills.

4. Ductwork

The ductwork in your home is one of the most important systems in your home, as it impacts the air quality within the house as well as the energy bill costs. Energy can be wasted if your ducts are not properly insulated or if they’re leaking. Be sure that nothing is blocking the registers that allow airflow throughout the home. Clean the registers regularly to ensure only clean air is being circulated throughout your home.

If you are following these precautions and your energy bills still seem to be too high, have your ductwork inspected by a professional. There could be a larger issue at hand that can be fixed, which can lead to improved air quality in your home and lower energy bills for your family.

5. Heating and Cooling Systems

Heating and cooling systems are other major components of your energy bills. If one component of your air conditioning system is compromised, it can force your system to work harder. This can lead to reduced energy efficiency levels and increased energy bills despite a subpar performance from your air conditioner. To prevent your air conditioning system to work harder than it has to, regularly clean the unit. Dirty and/or clogged filters are both unhealthy and inefficient.

Heating your home can make up about 42% of your energy bill. Air sealing, insulation, and thermostat settings are key factors when it comes to the heating systems in your home. With the proper maintenance, and perhaps upgrades are necessary to accomplish this, then your home will be more energy-efficient, the air quality in your home will be improved, and you will be helping the environment, too. Your energy bill can even be reduced by 30%. Consider more energy-efficient improvements, maintenance, and perhaps replacements when it comes to your heating and cooling systems.

How you take care of your home and the energy efficiency within it is reflected in your energy bill costs. By making your home more energy efficient with these tips, your family’s health will be improved and your energy bills will shrink. This is the best of both worlds — and you’ll be helping the environment, too. With the help of professionals, some research, and discussions with your family, you can accomplish a healthier, more energy-efficient, and more eco-friendly home today.

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  3. Above&Beyond says:
    February 2, 2023 at 4:48 am

    Yes, it’s important to change HVAC filters on a regular basis. It’s perhaps the simplest and quickest way to improve indoor air quality and improve system’s efficiency.

    The good news is that changing a filter is pretty easy and takes only five or ten minutes. However, if you have never done this for the first time, you can hire an HVAC contractor to show you how to do it correctly.

  4. Gervais Mechanical says:
    September 13, 2022 at 3:13 am

    Yes, regular cleaning of the air conditioning system, including air filters, is essential. But it’s only a part of maintenance. To make your system work the most efficiently, perform these checks: https://www.gervaismechanical.com/can-you-cut-energy-costs-with-on-demand-water-heaters/.

  5. Service Today says:
    September 9, 2022 at 5:44 am

    Good suggestions! I would also add such a thing as a smart thermostat installation. It’s a relatively cheap investment that can help you a tiny sum in the long run – on average, savings are approximately 8% of heating and cooling bills.
    Keep reading if you want to know how to DIY thermostat installation: https://servicetoday247.com/how-to-diy-thermostat-installation/.

  6. Edelman says:
    September 8, 2022 at 3:39 am

    @ Integrity:
    This is valuable info. Thanks!
    According to experts http://www.edelmaninc.com/4-benefits-of-a-high-efficiency-hvac-system/, if you upgrade to a furnace that has a 90 percent AFUE rating, you can expect to see a ten-percent reduction in your monthly bill.

  7. Integrity says:
    August 5, 2022 at 3:46 am

    Yeah, it really makes sense to invest in new, more energy efficient heating or cooling systems. When buying an air conditioner, I recommend paying attention to such a thing as the SEER rating. The higher the rate, the more energy efficient the unit. You save about 7% per 1 SEER on electricity costs. As for furnaces, pay attention to the AFUE rate. A furnace that has a 80-90 percent AFUE rating is the most optimal option.

  8. Sanders&Johnson says:
    August 1, 2022 at 11:27 pm

    To improve cooling system efficiency, you may also want to try using ceiling fans during the day to help cool air circulate throughout the house so the air conditioner runs less often. The ventilation fans in the kitchen and bathrooms can help with this by reducing the heat and moisture in those areas.
    We have more tips on it in this article: https://www.sandersandjohnson.com/save-money-ac-efficiency/.

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  11. Portella says:
    July 13, 2022 at 6:29 am

    Speaking of energy-efficient windows, consider windows with low-e glass. Most options with low-e glass have coatings on both the inside and outside glass panes. A low-e coating on the interior facing side of the window allows the glass to reflect heat back inside to reduce the heat lost from the interior to the exterior in the winter cold. A low-e coating on the outside reduces the amount of heat transferred into the home from outside during the hot summer months.
    Read the complete guide if you want to know more about this type of window and door: https://portella.com/blog/what-is-low-e-glass/.

  12. ESCO says:
    June 27, 2022 at 11:55 pm

    I like the idea of adding plants inside and outside the house. Yes, not only do they decorate the rooms, but also increase home energy efficiency and make the air quality better. By the way, we have a complete guide on how to improve indoor air quality. If you’re interested in it, follow the link: https://escoutah.com/breathe-easy-tips-improve-indoor-air-quality/.

    Hope you’ll find it helpful 🙂

  13. Polestar says:
    June 15, 2022 at 1:19 am

    Thank you for sharing such helpful tips! You should also consider replacing your traditional showerhead and faucet with low-flow options in order to lower your energy bills. You may not see what this has to do with it, but, you know, it takes energy to heat up the water, so when you use less water it requires less energy to heat up.
    Read our article to find out how an eco-friendly showerhead can help your home: https://polestarplumbing.com/news-media/how-can-an-eco-friendly-showerhead-help-your-home.

  14. Air Conditioning Repairs Capalaba says:
    June 14, 2022 at 6:49 am

    These are some very useful tips for mom. These routines that helps to reduce the amount of energy you use and saves you from expensive energy bills.

  15. Happy Hiller says:
    June 6, 2022 at 10:35 pm

    Absolutely, air filters should be replaced regularly to avoid multifunctioning of the cooling/heating system and poor air quality in a home. But clean filters are not everything. The type of filter you use also matters. The first you need to pay attention to when choosing a filter is the MERV rating. Like most ratings, the higher the number on the MERV scale, the higher the quality of the product (and the more effective it is in filtering the air).
    The filters that are recommended for residential HVAC systems are rated on a scale from 1 to 16. We have an article that will help you determine which MERV rating is the best for your home: https://happyhiller.com/blog/air-filtration-options/.

  16. Adam says:
    September 7, 2021 at 7:43 am

    Hello, helpful as always. I think that first of all, it is possible to compare business energy prices in order to understand or use favorable rates for your home or office. This is an important step towards saving money.

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