Winter Energy Conservation Tips to Save Money.

With the Winter season fast approaching, ourselves at Freedom Rent to Own thought it would be a good idea to touch base on a few Winter energy saving tips.

Let’s face it. These days everyone is looking for as many ways as possible to save a few bucks here and there. It seems like one of the largest drawbacks for many when it comes to accomplishing such a feat is they simply don’t have a ton of time to invest in doing the research on how to do so.

Because of this, Freedom put together the following list of just a few basic things homeowners can do to help ensure they’re getting the most bang for their buck!

Purchase a Programmable Thermostat                   

Then set it for around 68 degrees. Most people prefer to have their homes kept warm during the winter, even when they’re not home, or at night. With that said, for every degree you drop the temperature in your home, you could end up saving as much as 2% off energy use for your heater. Even more, with the right thermostat, you can program the heater to come on and off at certain times and more.

Lower Your Water Heater’s Temperature

Believe it or not, lowering the temperature on your water heater to around 120 degrees can save you anywhere from 3-5% on your home’s energy bill. You may also consider insulating your water heater and any exposed pipes as it will help reduce heat loss. In other words, the water heater will have to work less.

Catch Those Drafts!

Drafts, air leaks, and poor insulation are often another cause for high-energy bills. As the fall season approaches, it’s a good idea to have an inspection done to repair any areas which might be creating an issue. Repairing any air leaks cave save upwards of 10% off your energy bill and insulating the attic door in your home can even save you up to 15% of the energy costs associated with the loss.

Clean the Fridge AND Your Dryer  

It sounds random but it works. Both of these are two very high-energy draw items. This means if your dryer’s lint traps and fridge’s coils cleaned out, you’ll increase the efficiency of both items. Fixing these items alone can help save you up to 30%.

In addition a clean drier vent helps reduce the risk of fire.

Make a Huge Impact on Your Energy Bill, As Well as Help The Environment.

Saving money on your energy bill doesn’t take a rocket scientists but it does require some due diligence and effort. Sure, just doing one of these things won’t save you a ton of money but by working on each of them, the total savings you could be looking at on your energy bill is upwards of 40 to 50%.  Why wouldn’t you want to do these things for the Winter?