Tuesday, January 27, 2009

How to Save Money Cutting Your Home Energy Bill

By Ethan O. Tanner

Heating bills are rising up in every part of the country and the trend will continue because of World energy demands. The average US household expense on energy bills is estimated at 6% to 8% of the income. Owners of efficient new houses spend considerably less than the people living in old houses. Financial burden due to increased energy expenses can be reduced by weatherizing and conserving.

Among the Easiest and cost-efficient Ways to bring down your household Heating bill is by an Infrared Radiant Heater. This type of heater comprises economic, energy efficient heat, and it offers clean air. Infrared heat waves disperse the heat equally, regardless of the position of the heater. This type of heater will oftentimes save upward of 50% over traditional heating sources.

Your home can be energy inferior in the plumbing system, insulating material or heating system. In numerous aging homes, the greatest problem isn't the cold air coming in from windows just the air filtration from the cellar due to flooring joists and the structures supporting the floor. In an common American home, 50%-70% of the energy utilised goes to heating system and cooling system.

If your home was constructed before 1980, it may not have enough insulating material. While most owners center on attic insulating material, they had better not ignore the cellar ceiling. Fibreglass isn't a good insulant material because air flows right through it. Using spray foam or cellulose as an insulating material for proper insulation.

Caulk and weather-strip all doors and windows that leak air. Look for all plumbing, ducting and electrical wiring that penetrates through exterior walls and seal those to prevent hot air leaking out. Keep the flue damper tightly closed when the fire place is not in use. If you are planning to change windows in your house, shop for insulating windows and install them as tight fitting as possible. You can use heavy duty clear plastic sheet to the inside of your window and seal them properly to prevent any leak.

A different area where householders can concentrate to cut down their energy bill is preservation. If you have an older thermostat, replace it with a newly electronics control thermostat with digital readouts. An electronic control thermostat is more accurate than a dial type thermostat. Better, yet, is a programmable thermostat that you'll be able to program for the different times of day around-the-clock.

When you purchase new appliances, look for the "Energy Star tag. Energy Star tagged appliances are qualified to be energy effective. Most appliances now show a bright yellow and black Energy Guide tag. These tags will tell you the medium energy usange cost of the appliance. While shopping for any appliance, don't forget to take into account this cost as added factor to measure before you make your final judgment. You can find additional energy tips at www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips.

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