Steps That Make Home Comfort And Savings Undeniable

Summer is the season for fun outings, time at the pool, and doing everything possible to maintain home comfort without exceeding what you want to pay on your monthly utility bills.  If these pursuits describe your summer, you will appreciate these easy energy-saving tips:
•    Turn up the temperature.  One of the most effective ways to instantly save on your utility bills is to keep it a bit warmer in your home during the summer.  To prevent losing home comfort, install a ceiling fan or keep a portable fan nearby to create airflow.  Setting the thermostat to 78 degrees while utilizing the wind-chill effect of a fan will make it feel like 74 degrees.
•    Use your appliances wisely.  Use cold water in your washing machine and line-dry your clothes when possible.  When using the dryer, run full loads back-to-back to collect the most energy savings.  Conserve water by running only full dishwasher loads and decrease energy use by turning off the heated dry setting.
•    Eliminate wasted energy.  Turn off the lights when you exit a room to save 2 percent on your electricity bill.  Unplug electronics and chargers when they’re not in use.  These devices consume energy even when they’re switched to the “off” position.  After shutting down your computer, eliminate energy leeching by switching off the system at the power strip.
•    Seal your home’s energy leaks.  Use weather-stripping to seal doors and windows that leak warmed or cooled air out.  Also, install foam gaskets behind the covers of outlets to reduce energy loss.  These efforts will save you up to 2 percent on your utility bills.
•    Choose products with the Energy Star label.  Everything from your refrigerator to light bulbs will function more efficiently if they are Energy Star certified.  A few upfront investments can result in big long-term savings.
Whether you're looking to make a large or small change in your home, you have a wide range of options available for saving money without sacrificing home comfort.  For information about affordable home installs and repairs, contact Comfort Services.  We serve South Carolina's Midlands with pride.