Save on Energy This Spring | Teems Electric

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” should have been written about spring in the south. It starts early as flowers begin to peek out of the earth and the world starts turning green again while temperatures are beautiful and the bugs are still sleeping.

Aside from the pesky amounts of pollen that come along with spring, it really is one of the best times of the year. While you stock up on allergy meds so you can step out and enjoy the lovely weather, consider ways that you can stock up on savings, too.

With a few energy-saving tips, you can enjoy a lower electric bill along with the rest of the joyful parts of the change of the seasons.

4 Energy Savings Tips for Every Home

Possibly one of the best parts of the arrival of spring is turning the HVAC off for a much-needed break. Without brutal heat or cold, you can typically maintain your home temperatures with just a few open windows.

While this will be a huge money-saver, consider these four other tips that will go a long way in springing in the savings.

1. Have your HVAC inspected. The change of the season is the perfect time to have your HVAC unit professionally cleaned and inspected. This will ensure any damage done during the previous season are corrected and everything is ready to run. Change the air filter in your home as well to keep things running smooth and clean.

2. Seal windows and doors. This is a great tip for the start of winter as well. The better-sealed your home is, the more it will maintain its temperature, which means less overuse of heating or cooling equipment. Bonus: It will also prevent excess moisture and stop mold growth.

3. Change automatic settings. Automating lights and other electronics is a great way to save on energy. As the season changes and we are blessed with longer days, change the setting on any exterior lights so they stay off longer.

4. Lower the setting on your water heater. During the spring and summer, you can comfortably lower the setting on your water heater by nearly 20 degrees. Your hot water heater is one of the biggest energy draws, and annually can be adding close to $400 to your electric bill. Turning it down will make a big difference overall.

Make Some Swaps

While the spring weather presents unique opportunities to save money on your electric bill because of the pleasant temperatures, there are swaps you can make at any time of the year that will help carry the savings through every season.

Switch bulbs out for LED options, add insulation to your attic and crawl space and install ceiling fans—these are all great ways to lower your bills year-round. Consider having a home energy audit conducted to find a multitude of ways that you can make your home more energy-efficient and pile on the savings while you pile on the allergy meds.

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