Energy Efficient is a phrase you hear all the time. The real question is what does having an energy efficient new home really mean for your family? The Energy Star rating shows that your new home builder has put significant planning and effort into making the design and materials used in your new home be energy efficient. Energy efficient design and materials save you hundreds of dollars a year in energy costs. These savings in energy in turn help preserve resources for future generations. Check out an infographic provided by www.energystar.gov for more information on the benefits you receive in an EnergyStar rated home:
E Builders Homes is proud to participate in the Energy Star program and include energy efficient design, materials and products in your new home.
Winter is fast approaching and it is getting cold, Brrrrr! Here are a few tips to help you heat your home efficiently this winter and keep your family warm:
Install a programmable thermostat. These thermostats keep your house warm when you are home and cooler when you are gone. Properly programmed, the small investment for a programmable thermostat can give you big returns. In fact, www.energystar.gov says that a programmable thermostat can save an average family up to $180 in energy costs per year.
Heating system tune up. Just like your car, your furnace and heating system need a little maintenance from time to time in order to keep it functioning well. Make sure to get the equipment checked out and tuned up.
Change your air filters. Most homeowners know that they should change their air filters every three months or so. But, in high use seasons like summer and winter, your air filter may get dirty more quickly. Check your filter every month and if it is dirty, change it. If you have a dirty air filter, your system has to work harder to heat or cool your house which costs you money. Also, if your air filter is dirty, your system ends up getting dirty too which can damage it leading to costly repairs.
Use natural solar power. During the winter months, open your curtains on your south facing windows during the day. Allow the sun to heat your home for free.
Weatherstrip your doors and windows. A lot of heat escapes around the doors and windows of your home. Caulk or add weatherstriping around the doors and windows to seal the cracks and keep the heat in.
Energy Efficient is a phrase you hear all the time. The real question is what does having an energy efficient new home really mean for your family? The Energy Star rating shows that your new home builder has put significant planning and effort into making the design and materials used in your new home be […]
