Quick Summary
Smart thermostats offer one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce home energy consumption by automatically adjusting temperatures based on your schedule and learned habits.
Upgrading an aging HVAC unit can resolve excessive utility costs caused by units no longer operating at optimal efficiency.
Additional energy-saving options include smart windows, LED lighting, energy management systems, smart power strips, solar panels, and ENERGY STAR appliances.
Key Takeaways
- Install a programmable smart thermostat that automatically adjusts temperature when you are away at work or sleeping to reduce wasted heating and cooling.
- Evaluate whether your existing HVAC unit is causing high monthly utility bills due to age or reduced operating efficiency and consider replacement if needed.
- Add LED lighting throughout your home as a straightforward upgrade that lowers electricity consumption compared to traditional bulbs.
- Consider smart power strips and energy management systems to control standby power usage from multiple devices and appliances.
Whether you are looking to decrease your impact on the environment or simply save yourself some money on your utility bills chances are you are interested in making your home more energy efficient. At 5 Star Plumbing, Heating & Air, we know how to do just that for your home, and we know it can be confusing to get started.
So, what can you do to make your home more energy efficient?
Thermostat
One of the best ways to make your home more energy efficient is to install a new smart thermostat. Smart thermostats let you program them so your home can be as energy efficient as possible. You can set them to automatically change the temperature in your home when you are away every day for work or sleeping at night. And they also have the ability to learn your schedule and your habits, so you don’t even have to remember to set it yourself. A new thermostat is one of the most simple, and cost-effective ways to make your home more energy efficient.
HVAC Unit
HVAC unit’s get old, and when they get old, they don’t operate at the optimal level anymore. If you find yourself paying way too much every month in utilities an old or faulty HVAC unit could be the problem. We can evaluate your needs and see if a new HVAC could help your energy efficiency needs.
Other Gadgets
Installing a new thermostat and HVAC unit are the best things you can do for energy efficiency, but they are far from the only thing. You could consider installing these gadgets as well:
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Smart Windows
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LED Lighting
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Energy Management Systems
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Smart Power Strips
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Smart Home Devices
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Solar Panels
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ENERGY STAR Appliances
Here at 5 Star Plumbing, Heating & Air, we help people get their energy use under control. Whatever your needs or budget contact us today and start saving money and reducing your carbon footprint with energy saving gadgets and appliances. Head over to our website or give us a call to see what we can do for your home now.