To save money on your energy bill this fall, conduct a home energy audit and prioritize your home appliances.
A home energy audit is the best way to determine where your home is being inefficient and where you can save by conducting your own simple, but effective walk-through of your home. This do-it-yourself (DIY) home energy audit won’t be as thorough as a professional home energy audit, but it can definitely help pinpoint the areas that are just leaking energy and money. Here are a few tips on how you can perform a home energy audit.
Air Leaks
Drafts in your home mean that you are throwing away hundreds of dollars a year on heating. The most common places for drafts to occur are your doors and windows. You can seal your windows and doors with the proper caulk and weather stripping.
Insulation
The amount of heat that is lost through the ceiling and walls can be significant if the insulation levels are less than what is required for your home. When your home was constructed, the builder (hopefully) installed a certain amount of insulation, but that amount was in accordance with the regulations back in the day.
Lighting
Look at the light bulbs in your home. If you haven’t made the switch to LED light bulbs, then you are wasting money as well. LEDs aren’t as expensive and, if your reason for not purchasing them was their curly-look, now look like regular light bulbs; they last much longer than traditional light bulbs and will save you money in the long run.
A DIY home audit to save money means little when you are without a home insurance policy. Having the right homeowners insurance policy may help you in case of any unfortunate accident. Contact the independent insurance professionals at VGW Walker Insurance for all of your Texas insurance needs.
