Summer Energy Saving Tips for Your Las Vegas Homes
Summer is that time of the year when your
wallet is being drained out. High rising monthly bills are the main issue that Las Vegas homes owners are facing today. One thing on the homeowner’s mind is to trim down energy costs, so how are you going to do that?
Here are some tips that you can consider in
making your summer cool and fun but not a nightmare for your wallets:
-
Try changing
your light bulbs (incandescent bulbs) to Compact Fluorescent Lights. The CFLs
use less energy and could last 1,000 times longer than the traditional
incandescent light bulbs. -
Try installing insulated
windows and doors. This can make your Las Vegas
homes cool, for it can keep the cool air inside and the hot air. -
You can also try changing your
traditional air condition window units. The market today is now offering portable
AC units for around $300-$500. This means that you can transfer your AC units
from room to room depending on your family’s need. These units also offer a
non-drip technology that saves your money by using an eco-friendly gas. -
You can also reduce your energy
consumption by unplugging all appliances that are not in use. For plugged appliances still draw some power
and thus can make your monthly bill rise. -
Replace your air filters
regularly to keep them in good working condition and prevents you from wasting
your energy consumption to in efficient ones. -
Try letting your electric fans
circulate Las Vegas homes. This would make
your homes cool and the air can circulate effectively inside your house. This would also prevent you from using ACs
that would add up to your energy consumption monthly bills. -
Lastly, summer time is the best
to conduct a home inspection. you can check your attic vents to make sure that
they are working properly. This would also help you to prevent paying or using
the energy in making your homes cool.
These are just a few steps on how to reduce
your energy consumption and lower down your monthly bills. Have fun this summer
by spending wiser.