In today’s economic climate homeowners are constantly looking for new ways to reduce their energy consumption. This is not only to reduce costs but also to limit the carbon footprint households and business have on the environment.
Fortunately, there are many things that you can do to lower your energy consumption to have a positive impact on your pocket and the environment. While some of the following ways may be a substantial outlay initially, they are going to save you a lot of money in the long run, returning on your initial investment. Here are some of the best ways to save some cash on your electricity bills:
Getting a New Water Heater
Water heaters normally account for up to 25% of all appliance energy consumed in your house. However, with new advancements in energy efficiency, modern water heaters are now more energy efficient than ever. Just by upgrading to a newer water heater, you can save up to 30% on your water heater use per year. Moreover, you can shift to a tankless or gas condensing water heater, which can potentially save as much as $100 a year on your energy costs.
Replacing Your Old Refrigerator
Today, refrigerators have improved exponentially in energy efficiency when compared to those ones from two decades ago. Newer refrigerators use 40% to 60% less energy than old refrigerators with outdated technology. Therefore, if you are still using a refrigerator from twenty years ago, you may find that you are losing a lot of money from unnecessary energy use. While buying a new refrigerator seems like a hefty investment, you need to trust that it will save you more money in the long run.
Replacing Old Appliances
Energy efficiency is what you should be looking for when buying a new appliance. For example, a modern washing machine consumes about 50% less water and 37% less energy than older ones. This means that you can save money on electricity and water bills just by replacing old appliances with new ones.
Applying Window Film to Your Windows
When thinking about how to use less energy and save money on energy bills, the last thing on most people’s mind is upgrading their windows. Believe it or not, 30% of all energy used to heat and cool houses slips away through the windows. In addition, typical windows allow harmful UV rays from the sun into the house.
You don’t need to replace every one of your windows to save energy. You only need to upgrade them by installing sun-control window films. These films can reject up to 78% of the sun’s heat penetrating through the windows. They are one of the most cost-effective solutions to reducing energy consumption and saving on your energy bills. There are also window films that are used specifically to protect your windows, strengthening them and making them shatterproof.
If you are ready to reap the full benefits of window film, make sure that you reach out to the professionals so that you can get the best product and the installation can be done properly and professionally.
Premier Tint are experts in supply and install of high-quality window film, and our consultants will work to determine the best film applied to the right areas of your home to offer you the best cost savings over time. Get in touch with us today to see how we can help.
