4 Ways to Increase Your Home’s Energy Efficiency

Table of Contents:

• Water Heaters 
• Smart Temperature Control
• Out with the Old
• Programmable Thermostat

The amount of energy homes consume throughout the year can be quite high. From the amount of lights turned on to the constant use of air conditioning, Southeastern US homes will always be using large amounts of energy. The yearly cost of energy is expensive and with the continuous hot weather, temperature control in your home can be a problem. There are several ways to increase your home’s energy efficiency and Strada Electric has some tips that may help.

• Water Heaters: There are highly efficient water heaters available to homeowners that can bring down energy costs. Water heaters can make up nearly one quarter of a home’s yearly energy output, so installing one with high efficient settings will help cut down on annual costs.

• Smart Temperature Control: Strada offers a smart temperature control option that will guarantee home energy efficiency. This energy management system gives homeowners complete temperature control through an app by Alarm.com. No matter where you are, you’ll always have energy management options at your fingertips. Thermostats, lights, and smart appliances can be adjusted from anywhere inside or outside your home. You’re even granted the option to set up a thermostat schedule that optimizes energy efficiency for your home. Temperature control is an important upgrade that can save you money throughout the year because you’ll be notified of any temperature changes that occur and energy consumption is monitored on all appliance and devices.

• Out with the Old: Older equipment typically consumes much more energy than the newer updated versions. Technology is always advancing, so if your AC system is more than ten years old, chances are, a better, more efficient system is now available. The initial installation cost may seem expensive, but you’ll make that up by having a system that runs efficiently.

• Programmable Thermostat: If an all out smart temperature control system is something you aren’t interested in, then you may want to consider installing a programmable thermostat instead. Homeowners can see as much as ten percent in energy savings by using one of these.

High energy costs can be lowered with these methods as they’ll all improve your home’s energy efficiency. Strada understands how important energy costs are to you and using a temperature control system will offer the best results in lowering these costs. To get started and have your temperature control system set up, contact us.