5 Easy Steps to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
1) Insulate your windows - During a hot sunny day, the windows can be the main source of heat getting into our home through solar radiation.
To reduce the amount of sunlight getting in, you can put a heavy curtain behind the window to block out the sun.
If you do not want a dark living area, the second option is to use tinting on the windows.
If you have the budget, go for double pane windows around your house.
2) Good ventilation in the attic - Your attic has to breathe.
Meaning, during the summer time, hot air has to be vented.
Any warm air trapped in the attic will heat up the living area below.
Some attic has pre-designed vents which can be clogged with dirt and dust.
Clean the vents often so the attic can breathe.
3) Change the air filter - All air conditioning units have a filter to clean the surrounding air.
These can fill up with dust very quickly.
A clogged filter will cause the unit to work much harder to force the air through hence increasing the electricity consumption.
Change or clean the filters often.
4) Replace inefficient electrical appliances - If you have been using an electrical appliance for more than 10 years, it may be a good time to replace them.
Old equipment tends to be less efficient and consume more power.
They may have old and worn our parts that do not work properly anymore.
A better option is to purchase a new household equipment with modern design and has a good "energy efficiency" rating.
5) Turning off the light - This is a very simple step but most people seldom do it.
By switching off the lights when no one is using a room will save you hundreds of dollar a year.
If you have to leave the lights on for security reasons, try using a motion detector.
The light will only turn on when there is movement in front of it.
To reduce the amount of sunlight getting in, you can put a heavy curtain behind the window to block out the sun.
If you do not want a dark living area, the second option is to use tinting on the windows.
If you have the budget, go for double pane windows around your house.
2) Good ventilation in the attic - Your attic has to breathe.
Meaning, during the summer time, hot air has to be vented.
Any warm air trapped in the attic will heat up the living area below.
Some attic has pre-designed vents which can be clogged with dirt and dust.
Clean the vents often so the attic can breathe.
3) Change the air filter - All air conditioning units have a filter to clean the surrounding air.
These can fill up with dust very quickly.
A clogged filter will cause the unit to work much harder to force the air through hence increasing the electricity consumption.
Change or clean the filters often.
4) Replace inefficient electrical appliances - If you have been using an electrical appliance for more than 10 years, it may be a good time to replace them.
Old equipment tends to be less efficient and consume more power.
They may have old and worn our parts that do not work properly anymore.
A better option is to purchase a new household equipment with modern design and has a good "energy efficiency" rating.
5) Turning off the light - This is a very simple step but most people seldom do it.
By switching off the lights when no one is using a room will save you hundreds of dollar a year.
If you have to leave the lights on for security reasons, try using a motion detector.
The light will only turn on when there is movement in front of it.
