The latest data from the U.S. Department of energy now shows the average American family spends $2200 on their utility bills annually. With energy costs increasing for homeowners throughout Iowa, many are researching how to reduce their spending on electricity. As one of Iowa’s leading electrical contractors, we specialize in helping homeowners like you pinpoint areas to reduce their costs and save on their electrical bills at the end of the month. To help you find unique ways to reduce rising costs, let’s explore our tips for reducing your electricity spending.
Switch to LED Bulbs
The data shows LED bulbs are up to 90% more energy efficient than incandescent bulbs and last close to 15 times as long. The Department of Energy figures show American families can save as much as $225 a year simply by using LED bulbs throughout their homes.
Install a Smart Thermostat
The most significant drain on your home energy infrastructure is usually your HVAC system. Installing smart thermostats allows you to monitor and control each room’s temperature, so you’re not wasting energy while the property is vacant. The latest HVAC systems also offer zonal heating and cooling, reducing the amount of wasted energy in rarely used areas of the home.
Consider Motion Detector Lights
Are your kids always leaving the lights on around the house? Do you often have to go back to the bathroom and turn the lights off when going to bed? Motion detection lights help ensure that your lights only remain on when in use. They then turn off after a few moments of inactivity. Motion detection lights are also a great addition to the front yard and exterior spaces.
Upgrade Energy-Intensive Appliances
Appliances such as refrigerators and water heaters consume significant amounts of electricity. If you have older appliances, and you’re considering whether the investment holds value, compare the potential energy spending with a new upgraded system to your current equipment. You might find you break even with lower electrical costs over a short period of time.
Update Your Electrical Panel
If you live in an older home, the electrical panel likely hasn’t been inspected and updated in several years. While the electrical panel itself has little bearing on the amount of electricity you use, an older panel is likely to feature loose wiring and corroded connections, which may mean you’re losing significant amounts of electricity to heat.
Updating your panel can minimize the risk of electrical fires and ensure more efficient wiring performance.
Book a Home Energy Audit Through Custom Electrical Services
Custom Electrical Services has decades of experience working with the latest technologies to help homeowners like you reduce their spending on electricity.
Contact us today to undertake an energy audit, and we’ll pinpoint many ways to improve your property’s electrical infrastructure and save you hundreds of dollars a year powering your home.
