Top 10 energy saving tips from Power Home Remodeling Group

Power Home Remodeling Group, one of the US’s largest exterior home remodelers, offers 10 tips for homeowners to make their home more energy efficient.

1. Smart Appliances – For new installs or replacements, look for better, energy-efficient appliances and building products. Simply replacing appliances isn’t enough — choosing one that is considered a top energy saving option is key.
2. High-Tech Thermostats – Consider investing in a high-tech programmable thermostat like that learns from homeowners’ activity, programs itself automatically and helps save energy when no one is home.
3. Don’t Forget The Filter – Regularly change the filter on the air conditioning and heating unit, as a dirty air filter can make your furnace work harder and use more energy.
4. Smart Power Strips – Buy a new, smart power strip that is geared toward saving more energy.
5. Recycling Water – Inspect your sprinkler system for leaks and even consider collecting rainwater to water plants and the lawn. Enhance your curb appeal in the process and purchase a rain collection system that can be camouflaged as a decorative piece on your lawn, such as a barrel, charcoal rocks or a flowerpot.
6. Leaky Windows & Doors – Replace single-glazed windows with low thermal emissivity windows to reduce heat transfer and keep your home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. Windows and doors should be regularly checked to make sure they’re properly sealed to avoid heat from escaping.
7. Light-Colored Roofs – Choose a light-colored roof or add a ridge vent to decrease heat transferred to the attic. Also consider adding insulation to the attic to lower temperatures.
8. Dual Flush Toilets – Replace your toilets with dual flush options. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, toilets consume up to 30% of a home’s average water use and a dual flush toilet could save two billion gallons per day across the country.
9. Replace Light Bulbs – Replace CFL lights with LED lights, as they use less energy and last five times longer — or take it a step further and control your lighting with custom-made hardware that allows you to adjust your lights from your phone.
10. Consider Fans – Add ceiling or portable fans to your home to help circulate air and cut down on air conditioner use.

“At Power, we are committed to a culture of environmental responsibility and being advocates for the homeowners that we serve,” said Matt Hess, vice president of operations for Power Home Remodeling Group. “It’s important to us that we educate them about the best improvements to make to their homes, while also considering the environment, and believe these tips will be helpful as they head into the fall and cooler months.”