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3 Ways to Save Money on Your Energy Bills This Winter | Koala Insulati

Our homes utilize energy every day to help us accomplish tasks, stay warm and light our way in the dark. That’s just a fact that unfortunately won’t be changing, so you can expect your energy bill to come to your mailbox or inbox every month without fail!

However, that doesn’t mean you can’t control how much energy you use on a daily basis. Incorporating some of these tips into your life can help you reduce your energy usage, which will help lower your bills reliably no matter what season we are in.

1. Boost Your Appliances

How many appliances do you rely on every day? Chances are that you have a load in the laundry right now or your dishwasher is just finishing up last night’s dinner plates. Your appliances can be a huge contributing factor to your energy usage if you aren’t careful.

This is especially true if you have a large family and use them frequently. Try to wait to start your dishwasher until it is completely full, and run your washing machine similarly. In addition, you can take a few loads and let them air-dry instead of running them through your dryer.

Investing in energy-efficient appliances is also a reliable way to reduce your energy consumption. Energy-efficient appliances use less water or use less electricity to accomplish the same task, so you can still get done what needs to get done without sacrificing your comfort or productivity. Just make sure you choose the right appliance before investing your money.

2. Upgrade Your Insulation

Of course this will be on the list! A properly insulated home is one of the best ways to reduce your daily energy usage.

If your home has the right insulation, your HVAC system will be able to run more efficiently and will only come on when it needs to. Your insulation will also stop unnecessary energy loss from happening by slowing down the energy transfer process. All of this works together to keep your bills lowered while you are still comfy and cozy.

If you have an under-insulated home, you can bet that the air that your HVAC system is producing is racing right out of your house via those gaps and cracks. Unfortunately, this process will happen over

and over again until the problem is fixed, which can cause your bills to skyrocket while you also struggle with chilly rooms or drafts.

3. Address Air Leaks

If your home is under-insulated, chances are that you have a draft or air leak problem as well. Since insulation and drafts go hand in hand, this problem will also continue to wreak havoc on your home and bills until it is fixed.

Sealing up air leaks stops the exterior air from getting inside your home, which will help pull the strain off of your heating and cooling systems. It will also reduce your risk of suffering from water leaks or pest problems, both of which can be costly to recover from. Ready to save some money? Contact Koala Insulation of North Houston today.