Improving Your Home Energy Efficiency

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Domco Plumbing

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Saving Energy Is Easier Than You Think

To many homeowners, energy efficiency is a way of life. Saving energy is critical to living an environmentally friendly life and lowering bills. Well, they’re just a bonus. To help you reach your energy goals, the team at Domco Plumbing has decided to let you in on three of our favorite energy-saving secrets. These three tips will help you lower your energy use in a few simple steps and maybe even help you shave a few numbers off your electric bill!

Tip Number One: Upgrade To Energy Efficient Appliances

This tip might seem a no-brainer, but many people ignore it. Sure, the initial cost of a new appliance can seem daunting, but believe us when we tell you that you’ll save money! How? Simple. Top appliance brands work tirelessly to improve the energy efficiency of their units because they know it’s a big selling point. That means the washing machine that comes out next year is guaranteed to be more energy efficient than even last year’s model!

Imagine that your current washing machine is ten years old or older. Suppose the energy efficiency gap can grow in as little as a year. In that case, your existing appliances are guzzling energy compared to their new models. That’s not even considering all the energy-wasting issues your devices have developed throughout their lifetime! Even a low-end model of today could compete and outperform the high-end model of yesterday.

Tip Number Two: Seals

We’re not condoning using innocent seal labor as an alternate energy source. Instead, we refer to the seal on your doors, windows, HVAC system, and other locations. While most homeowners overlook these simple components, seals help the rest of your appliances work better. For example, if the connections in your air ducts are solid and sealed, your system will work efficiently. Otherwise, your HVAC system will have to work extra hard to move climate-controlled air from place to place. Likewise, good seals on your doors and windows are critical to keeping your home’s internal temperature.

However, seals don’t just help improve your home’s climate control efficiency.

When you ensure that the seals in your plumbing system are doing their job, you protect your home from leaks. This saves you money on water heating costs, but it can also save you the hassle of repairing water damage! While it may seem difficult initially, making changes like these will make a big difference over time, and your work will pay for itself.

Tip Number Three: Improve Your Plumbing Fixtures

Much like your appliances, plumbing fixtures are constantly improving. With freshwater becoming more of a commodity lately, saving water will help us in the long run. The easiest and most effective way to save water is to replace your existing plumbing fixtures with low-flow ones. Plumbing fixtures such as showerheads, faucets, and toilets have low-flow versions that can save you gallons of water daily over conventional ones. Some can even be adjusted to suit individual users’ preferences.

You can also consider a tankless water heater. Instead of keeping water hot around the clock, these units produce hot water right on the spot. This change in operation uses much less energy. These models’ energy-saving is enough to trade in your old systems!

Unsure How Much Energy You Are Wasting?

Implementing these three simple improvements can save energy and add value to your home. You may be wondering whether your home is wasting much power right now. Fortunately, we can help you out today by offering to inspect your home’s plumbing system. Our highly-rated company can also help install some of these new appliances in your home today if you ask us. So if you are considering improving your home’s energy efficiency, call us.

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