Whether you're interested in lowering your monthly electric bill, or you want to decrease your impact on the environment, we have some recommendations suited just for our "Green" customers!
Are your appliances Energy Star rated? If not, you're probably spending too much to keep them running! Many common household appliances continue to draw a small amount of power even when they are switched off, such as VCR/DVD players, TVs, stereos, computers, and kitchen appliances. In the average US home, 75% of the electricity used to power these devices is consumed while the products are turned off! Having Energy Star appliances will reduce this wasted electricity consumption. When a device has an Energy Star label, you know it has met strict efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the US Department of Energy. This label is the government's "seal of efficiency". For more information, visit their website by clicking the following link: http://www.energystar.gov/
Having a programmable thermostat installed saves you money and reduces wasted energy. How many times have you returned home from work and realized that you left your heat or air conditioning on full-blast all day? And then you're left to wonder, "How much money did I just waste"? Well, with a programmable thermostat, you never have to worry about that happening again... It remembers for you!
Heating and cooling costs account for over 50% of the average US household's energy use. By keeping your baseboard heaters and radiators clean, and making sure that they are not blocked by furniture, carpeting, or drapes, you can keep them running as efficiently as possible. Replace filters on furnaces once a month, or as directed by the manufacturer.
Lack of proper insulation around your hot water heater, piping, and in attics and crawlspaces can account for heat loss by up to 60%, so make sure that your insulation is installed properly and is in good condition.
MacKnett's Electric offers comprehensive energy efficiency inspections. Our technician will come to your home to evaluate your current usage, and make appropriate recommendations based upon your personal situation. Going green doesn't have to cost a fortune! You can make simple adjustments and budget friendly updates that will significantly reduce your energy usage. Or, for those who are ready to take their homes to the next level of energy efficiency, let us do a solar panel consultation for you! No matter what your budget, MacKnett's can help you Go Green!