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How to Make Your Home More Energy-Efficient

Is It Possible to Make My Home More Energy-Efficient?

One item on every homeowner’s wish list is to find a way to make their home as energy-efficient as possible. Whether they live in a small, single-floor home or a large house with two floors, there’s always room for improvement when it comes to cutting down energy consumption; and here’s how you can make that happen:

Ways to Increase Energy-Efficiency at Home

Upgrade Your HVAC System

Did your current central comfort system celebrate a milestone birthday? If it’s anywhere between 15 and 25 years old, you may want to consider getting a new HVAC system installed. Nowadays, central heating and cooling units are manufactured to be more energy-efficient — meaning you’ll use less energy to keep your humble abode as comfortable as can be.

Another benefit of replacing your HVAC system is that when a new unit is installed, your technician will find the perfectly-sized unit for your home. Sometimes, there’s a chance that a pre-existing unit may either be too big or too small for your living space, which has increased — not lessened — the amount of energy your humble abode has consumed thus far.

Have Insulation Installed

Believe it or not, many homes either lack insulation or have it installed incorrectly. When this is the case, homeowners will see an increase in their HVAC system usage — since any heat or cold air will be escaping through your home. To help your central comfort unit work much more efficiently, consider having insulation installed.

One of the most important places to have this comfort-controlling material installed is in your attic, specifically in the rafters and flooring. By doing so, you can expect to save up to 50% of your home’s heating bill!

Switch to a Tankless Water Heater

If you have a tank-based water heater in your home, there’s a chance that it’s using much more energy than you think. The unit operates non-stop to keep all that precious H2O in it’s “stomach” hot and ready to go all day long. To heat your water more efficiently, it may be wise to consider a tankless water heater.

First and foremost, a tankless water heater is mounted to the wall, making it ideal for small homes that could benefit from more floor space. Second, a tankless unit heats water on demand; it will be ready to go the minute you turn a faucet on. Last but not least, this particular water heater can have a lifespan of more than 20 years — compared to a tank-based unit, which can last between 8 to 12 years.

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If you run into a problem with your home’s plumbing, heating, or cooling, and prefer to forgo the DIY route, our technicians are here to help! Visit our website to learn more about the services that we offer here at Pipe Wrench Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Inc. or call (865) 583-3957 to speak with a representative directly.

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