Long Term Energy Saving Solutions for Homeowners

As a homeowner, long-term energy savings is important for a number of different reasons. For one, if you keep taking temporary measures to make sure you are saving energy and money, you will only be spending more money and time in the long run. Now that the summer season is nearly here, you may want to think of taking measures to shrink your carbon foot print and to lower your home’s impact on the environment and your wallet. Indeed, every cubic inch of energy that escapes through your windows is like flushing money down the toilet. Not to mention, every cubic inch of wasted energy is like a slap in nature’s face. Here are some long term energy saving solutions for homeowners.

First and foremost, you want to lock down your HVAC system. An inefficient HVAC system will stay that way if you don’t put the work in to solve whatever issues may be causing it to work inefficiently. For instance, if your ductwork is old and falling apart, you may want to invest in a brand new ductwork system. Many homeowners underestimate the importance of duct cleaning and then wonder why their system is working inefficiently. So, you may want to hire a specialized HVAC team to install your new ductwork.

Also, if your actual heating and air conditioning system isn’t working as well as it used to work, you may want think about purchasing a new unit. In fact, this is a perfect opportunity to purchase a more energy efficient system – you may want to switch over to a solar powered or geothermal heat pump system. It may be more expensive to install, but it will be worth it once you see how much money you are saving every single month. Plus, you could make your installation costs back in a little less than a year.

Next, you may want to start rebuilding vulnerable areas in your home. For instance, if your windows are old and falling apart, you may want to simply rip them out and build new ones. A huge percentage of a homeowner’s energy loss happens because of old windows that have air leaks. Ideally, you want to replace your windows if they are past a certain age, because if you keep adding on layers and layers of caulking, it will start to look quite unsightly. So, you may want to hire a contractor that can do the job for you. Replacing windows requires heavy-duty construction that is best left to the professionals.

Lastly, creating longer-term solutions to be more energy efficient and to reduce your home’s impact on the environment takes a serious commitment – of money and time. In most cases, permanent and long-term solutions require purchasing new equipment and potentially remodeling your home. This is especially the case if you install a brand new ductwork system and new windows. So, you may want to start devising a budget to find out where you can start and what you can afford. In the end, it is an investment, but a smart investment at that.