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Locating the Areas of Your Home That Use the Most Energy

We are all trying to save money where we can right now! Bills are high, money is tight and the holidays are looming around the corner, which means we have more expenses than ever.

Finding ways to save more money around your home can help you reduce your monthly bills, which can help you save that money for something else entirely. Check out below which appliances and spaces use the most energy so you can make some simple adjustments around your home.

The Big One

This one should be no surprise, but your HVAC system can contribute up to 50% of your home’s energy consumption. When the winter weather comes to town, we all run to our heat and crank it up.

This increase in use will directly affect your monthly bills, and it can take a huge chunk of money out of your monthly budget.

Your Water Heater

We would bet you probably don’t think about your water heater on a daily basis, but it sure is working hard to keep your water warm exactly when you need it. Washing your hands, doing the dishes and running a warm bath at the end of the day are all essential tasks that you rely on your water heater for.

A single water heater can contribute up to 12% of your monthly energy usage.

Your Lights

If you grew up with parents who constantly told you to turn off the lights when you leave the room, they had good reason! The lights in your home contribute up to 10% of your home’s energy usage, and even more if your entire home is lit all the time.

Turning off lights throughout the day can help reduce your unnecessary energy use throughout the day.

What to Do to Reduce Energy Use

Turning your water heater down a few degrees or turning up the thermostat just a bit can help you save a little money here and there with minimal sacrifice, but if you are looking to make a big impact on your bills, new insulation is where it is at!

Upgrading your insulation pulls a lot of the strain off of your HVAC system, giving it a much-needed break when it gets really cold.

Insulation works passively to slow the energy transfer process, which will keep your conditioned air circulating in your home for longer. That means that your HVAC system doesn’t have to work as hard day in and day out. This relief from the system will directly lower your energy bills now and for years into the future. Give us a call today!

Looking to save some money for the holidays? Contact Koala Insulation of Grand Rapids today.