Energy-Efficient Appliances
Have you got appliances in your home that are more than a decade old? It might be time to think about replacing them as kitchen appliances tend to become less economical as time passes. It might still work, but does it work as efficiently as a new appliance would? New technology means many appliances are far more efficient such as the energy-efficient clothes dryer and next-generation refrigerators. There’s even a solar-powered model you can buy!
Renewable Energy in the form of Solar Panels
Why not take advantage of the latest in renewable energy and have residential solar panels installed on the roof of your home? Solar panels are a cost-effective and reliable energy resource, and you can find out all you need to know by visiting www.goingsolar.com.
Smart Thermostats
Docking Stations
Do you have a number of digital products that need regular charging? Use a dedicated charge station and all your cables and adapters will be in one place. Not only that, but these stations only provide power when it’s needed, savings as much as 8% on your energy bills.
Motion Switches
Are there people in your family that tend to forget about switching off the lights? Is there a room in your home where the light always seems to be on even when there’s no one in there? Install a motion switch, and this won’t be a problem anymore as it can detect when people enter and leave a room and turn the lights on and off as necessary.
Learn About Energy Star Ratings
Many new electrical products now come with a wide range of colorful labels and stickers that are designed to keep you, as a consumer, informed. Some information refers to a product’s energy rating as in how much energy it uses. Spend some time learning about energy ratings, and you’ll have a better understanding of the long-term cost of using them.
Infrared Thermometer
With an infrared thermometer, you can determine where your heat is leaking out of your home. To begin with, you’ll also have lots of fun testing the temperature of everything you encounter, partners, kids, and pets included. One last tip is to change to LED light bulbs. Some of the latest LED light bulbs contain wireless technology built-in so most smart home systems can control them.
