Everybody wants to save money on energy costs, but knowing that many tactics require a home remodel, many stay away from the effort because of its costs. Fortunately, although many new home designs can make energy use much more efficient, it isn’t the only way to reduce energy use. Many tips out there revolve around our lifestyle. These changes, even if small, can add up to significant savings, not to mention cutting down our carbon footprint.

Are you interested in saving on energy costs without having to face a full home remodel? Here’s what you can do:

1. Unplug Your Electronics

You might think that powering off your devices helps to save power. It will help you do so compared to leaving them on. However, as long as they’re plugged into the socket, they’re going to be eating up some amount of power. As such, the best way to ensure your devices aren’t using up electricity unnecessarily is to unplug them completely. It might help you save only a couple of dollars at a time, but in the long run, it can lead to hundreds if not thousands of dollars saved! 

2. Seal the Doors and Windows

Doors and windows have tiny gaps in them that allow the home’s internal air to slowly seep out. While it might not be much, this can translate to high costs in the long run as your HVAC systems have to work a little extra to meet temperature requirements. An excellent way to ensure these gaps do not cause unnecessary losses is to seal them thoroughly. Seal the windows with things like silicone, and cover any gaps in the door with cut drafts.

3. Invest in Tower Space Heaters

You might be relying on a home-wide heating system to keep your home warm at all times. However, the problem here is that even the rooms you aren’t in will be warmed up, unnecessarily burdening the heaters. An effective way to deal with this kind of problem is to invest in tower space heaters. There are many models to pick from, and some will be pricier than others. However, with them installed, you can ensure that only the rooms you are in are heated up, saving money not having to eat up the whole house.

4. Only Use Hot Water for Dirty Stuff

To heat water, it takes energy, and energy consumption means extra costs to your energy bills. You might be tempted to clean all your clothes with hot water to ensure it is cleaned thoroughly. While it might help, it isn’t necessary. Only the dirtiest of clothes need heated water, and the rest of the somewhat clean clothes can work with cold water. This is because today’s detergents can cut dirt better than hot water, so ensuring that only the dirtiest clothes use hot water can help you save a lot of money!

Conclusion

If you haven’t applied some or all of the tips we’ve shared into your life, do so! The changes might seem small at first, especially after seeing only a few dollars cut off your energy bills. However, think of it as a long-term effort. Imagine if you’ve only saved a dollar or two, but what would it look like in a year? That’s at least 12 dollars saved, and in ten years, that’s 120 dollars saved! Of course, the more energy-saving efforts you put in, the more money you will save in the long run. Plus, many of these changes are free, and some require little to no investment. This makes them some of the best energy-saving efforts you can make, as you’re investing nothing but making some money out of it.

Quality Seal Australia offers silicone and caulking services to residential and commercial clients in Brisbane and Gold Coast. If you are looking for silicone sealant services and more to make your home more energy-efficient, reach out to us today!