Fall Energy Saving Tips and Fall Preparation
Posted by Norman F
Fall coming and a chill is in the air. It is time to get prepared for colder and wetter weather. Not only can we make our home more comfortable, we can save on our energy bill.
- Conduct an energy assessment or energy audit
- Get your heater or furnace serviced or upgraded. Replace air filters on heaters and air conditioners.
- Setup your programmable thermostat
- Check Your smoke detectors and change their batteries. Install carbon monoxide detectors if you don’t have any. They are now required in certain states.
- Seal air leaks, add insulation, fix leaky air ducts. Also insulate any exposed outdoor plumbing
- Clean your gutters and drain pipe
- Tune your sprinkler system or install a Smart controller
- Take advantage of the Federal Tax Credit for Energy Efficiency for wind, geothermal, solar, and more.
- Cut back any tree branches or foliage that is in danger of falling
- Check and fix your deck for leaks, cracks, and nails in need of repair
- If you live in the North and have a lawn, it may be time to fertilize your lawn
Going green makes the cold season more bearable and easier on the wallet.
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Consumer Reports has a new issue entitled Save Energy, Save Money with lots of tips to help you save energy and money at the same time. Check it out. Consumer Reports is a great resource for home improvement information. You can save money by avoiding products they pan. They are good at debunking product myths.
BestDealMagazines has 1yr subscriptions to Consumer Reports sold at a steep discount. Use 15% off coupon code in our right side column to save even more.
US News & World report also had an article earlier this year with lots of energy saving tips.
Do you have some fall energy preparation tips?
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September 27th, 2011 at 4:59 pm
Great tips here… as it starts to get colder.