Top 10 Tips for Conserving Energy and Money this Winter in Monticello and Monon

 We here at Dye Home Improvement are looking to help keep you warm this winter. Look at the following tips every homeowner can use to keep warm, save energy while the winter is here. 

 

A lot of us already know about ENERGY STAR appliances. But, did you know that ENERGY STAR has door and window options? ENERGY STAR is all about energy efficient solutions. The main process that a product is built becomes ENERGY STAR compliant by passing a series of specific tests to ensure you keep the warm in and the cold out during the winter. Ask a Dye Home Improvement staff member about the best way you can renovate your room with a new window and/or door.

 

It may not sound like it’s that amazing but merely unplugging your electrical componants or small or large devices can assist and help you save gobs of money during the winter months. As they are currently designed, devices and small electronics; such as scanners, TV’s, electric ranges, and even computers, can dry out your wallet while not even turned on. What we might suggest is a couple of surge protecting power strips to help make disconnecting several electronics smoothly and to help protect your equipment just in case of an electrical surge.

 

#8 [Set up|Arrange|Prepare|Put Together]1245] Proper Window Treatments

Our customers should be content to know that the window treatment you’ve been observing could in fact help you save money. Whether its window treatments, or even shutters, the proper window treatment, can help to more effectively control the temperature in your house. Curtains can help to insulate the space between your house and the greater outdoors, while a great set of shades can help keep out sunlight in the summer cooling your home. Shutters are also a great investment, as they help to stop wind, rain, and snow from bombarding your home in even the most severe weather.

For many of us, winter is the opening for a break. Whatever the cause for your time away from home keep in mind to lower the setting on your water heater to its lowest setting or “vacation mode” when you’re out.

in some cases, our homes’ water heater may not be in the most reasonable of locations. In these cases, It is important to ensure that all your water lines are well insulated. We offer products to help you get the job done.

In more crisp and cold conditions, it is critical to not overlook the small things. Most importantly your plumbing. Snowy climate areas are inclined to freeze, damage, or burst indoor plumbing pipes when temperatures drop below freezing. This is common mostly in kitchens and bathrooms. A savvy homeowner knows to leave cabinetry open. This will allow for warmer air to keep the pipes above freezing when not in use. This will save you hundreds, if not thousands of dollars on repairs and replacements.

 

#4 Space heaters can be your friend

It may sound unconventional to have space heaters in a modern residence. However, there are many benefits to buying and keeping a few space heaters accessible. In cases of emergency, a propane heater will do the trick to help heat remote parts of your house. If it doesn't come down to that, compact electric space heaters can help reduce the cost of your heating bill. This is do to only heating the rooms of the home you are using. It is suggested that you set your home’s thermostat to 62-70 degrees, but each room in use can sit at a very comfortable 75-80 degrees in winters worst.

 

One thing we tend to forget is that old thermostat. It’s old and analog and doesn't do a satisfactory job of adjusting your home’s true temperature. Let us help you upgrade. Smart thermostats give the functionality for you to interact with your home’s central heating from a smartphone, detect trends, and set schedules in your usage and needs. A state-of-the-art thermostat can help to better coordinate temperatures by giving an accurate account for and energy usage. primitive analog thermostats suffer from being exhausted or having antiquated technology. Modernizing your thermostat may even save you enough money to pay for itself.

 

#2 Install New Insulation

It is actually not a hidden puzzle that insulation works well to keep your home temperate in the winter days and cool in the hot months. But did you know that many residences encounter incompetent insulation solutions? If your home is aging, it may be time to redo basic insulation. Starting in places such as the garage,attic, or basement, could help better improve the rooms where your residence is unsuccessful in keeping the heat. If you are disturbed about your home’s insulation, come by Dye Home Improvement and we’ll be glad to help you.

 

#1 Seal it Up

Never underestimate the power of a proper sealing. Not only do residences need to be properly caulked, but sealing your windows can help you bypass leaky areas in your home. Dye Home Improvement offers fantastic sealing solutions that we can stand by. We have complete kits that can support your winterizing efforts. Energy Star estimates that houses that have decent sealing can save right around 20% on cooling and heating costs. This converts into more moolah for you to keep you feeling even warmer in the colder months.

For more tips on how you can save more, stop by Dye Home Improvement in Monticello and Monon.