{"id":3047,"date":"2022-03-28T09:00:23","date_gmt":"2022-03-28T14:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powermepronto.com\/?p=3047"},"modified":"2022-02-23T16:00:17","modified_gmt":"2022-02-23T22:00:17","slug":"how-to-save-on-your-new-homes-electric-bill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/powermepronto.com\/es\/how-to-save-on-your-new-homes-electric-bill\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Save on Your New Home\u2019s Electric Bill"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/p>\n

Buying a new home?<\/p>\n

We\u2019re closing in on that time of year again.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t already know, the Texas real estate frenzy is expected to slow in 2022.<\/p>\n

Supporting that theory is the fact that Austin fell from the hottest housing market in the entire nation in 2020 to the 10th hottest real estate market<\/a><\/u> in 2021.<\/p>\n

Because real estate prices have climbed in Texas so much recently, affordability issues are expected to slow purchasing.<\/p>\n

So don\u2019t give up hope! You may have a better chance of getting your new home this year than you thought.<\/p>\n

And if you do, you\u2019ll want to keep it as energy-efficient as possible so you have the money you need to live comfortably:<\/p>\n

1. Smart Thermostat<\/strong><\/p>\n

They cost $150 – $200 and can easily save you 10 – 30% on your energy bills.<\/p>\n

You can easily install one yourself if your home doesn\u2019t already have one.<\/p>\n

An absolute no-brainer!<\/p>\n

2. Insulate Your Hot Water Heater<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heating water is one of the leading energy costs in your home.<\/p>\n

A hot water jacket costs $20 – $30 and takes zero handyman skills to install.<\/p>\n

Plus, you get excellent energy savings when it comes to heating water.<\/p>\n

Just like a smart thermostat, a hot water jacket is another no-brainer.<\/p>\n

3. Low-Flow Water Faucets and Showerheads<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yet another no-brainer here.<\/p>\n

These fixtures reduce your water usage by 25 – 60%.<\/p>\n

They also don\u2019t cost much.<\/p>\n

And like the previous two ideas, they don\u2019t require any serious DIY skills to install.<\/p>\n

4. Use Ceiling Fans<\/strong><\/p>\n

During warmer weather, ceiling fans help you feel cool and rely on your HVAC system less.<\/p>\n

Believe it or not, they don\u2019t actually cool your home down at all (just your body).<\/p>\n

That can add up to quite a significant energy savings!<\/p>\n

During the winter, ceiling fans push warm air down from the ceiling and onto you.<\/p>\n

Just make sure your ceiling fans spin the right direction: counterclockwise during warm weather and clockwise during cold weather.<\/p>\n

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5. Sealing Cracks and Gaps<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes, you did hire a home inspector. However, it\u2019s not their job to find annoyances.<\/p>\n

Their job is to find what you can consider \u201cdefects.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cracks and gaps aren\u2019t necessarily defects.<\/p>\n

So, it\u2019ll be your job to find and seal those.<\/p>\n

Again, this does not require serious handyman skills.<\/p>\n

To find said cracks and gaps, light an incense stick and pass it around your home on a breezy day. Focus on areas likely to have cracks such as any corner, windows, doors, or any place where pipes or electrical lines penetrate your home.<\/p>\n

Simply watch for the smoke on the incense stick to move to identify the gaps.<\/p>\n

Seal those cracks and gaps with weatherstripping or outdoor or indoor caulk, as the situation dictates.<\/p>\n

Every dollar saved counts\u2026and so does the energy you save!<\/p>\n

Now you can get both when you move into your new home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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