In addition to troubleshooting electrical problems, a residential electrician can provide you with advice on how to increase the energy efficiency of your home.
Improving your energy efficiency not only helps you reduce your utility costs but also contributes to a greener environment by reducing your carbon footprint, which helps you sleep better at night.
Here are three of the things that we typically recommend to our clients to help them improve their home’s energy efficiency rating:
1. Upgrading To LED Lighting
If you don’t already have LED lighting throughout your home, you are well and truly behind. Traditional incandescent or CFL bulbs are highly energy-intensive and expensive in the long run.
It pays to install LED lighting throughout your house, as this will result in much cheaper lighting costs. In addition, they are less prone to overheating and are therefore safer. They also don’t need to be replaced nearly as often.
Adding motion sensor-activated lighting to your house can improve its energy efficiency even more.
2. Energy-Efficient Appliances
Appliances like refrigerators, air conditioners, dishwashers, microwaves, dryers and washing machines are notorious for their high energy consumption. Older machines, in particular, are not energy efficient and can drive up your electricity bill considerably.
Therefore, to reduce your overall energy consumption, it is recommended that you upgrade your appliances to more modern, energy-efficient models that have high star ratings. Doing so will reduce your overall electricity consumption and contribute to a lower carbon footprint for your home.
3. Alternative Water Heaters
Traditional electric water heaters are some of the most energy-intensive appliances a home can have. Thankfully, there are more energy-efficient alternatives you can explore. For example, solar water heaters use a dedicated solar system to heat water during the day, minimising the need to use electricity at all, especially during the warmer seasons.
You could also explore things like tankless water heaters, which only heat water according to your needs—no more and no less. This helps to prevent the energy waste that occurs in tank-type water heaters, which heat more water than is typically needed.
If you’re looking for an expert residential electrician to not only troubleshoot whatever electrical problems you have but also help guide you towards a more energy-efficient lifestyle, then contact us at Static Solar & Electrical today.
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