Choose a Font Size:
Tips to Save Energy

If you have reached the opportunity to be building or remodeling your Tucson home, introduce energy saving components.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, most homes could use more insulation. Insulation is usually found to be inadequate in the exterior walls. Spray foam is good for side wall cavities. It's important to know that insulation helps during both the summer and winter months in Tucson.

Energy-efficient windows can create long-term savings. The National Fenestration Rating Council rates windows in U-factors - the lower the better. The Energy Star label means that by default the window is at least twice as efficient as one made 10 years ago.

One of the best ways to lower your luxury home heating bill during the cool Tucson winters is to turn the heat down to 65 degrees at night. The savings are even more if you keep it at 55 degrees when the family is at work and school.

Many Tucson homes can experience damaged air ducts - separating at the joints because of worn-out duct tape, or disconnecting altogether. If you're remodeling your luxury home and opening up walls, it's the perfect time to have the ducts checked and fixed. You could save on your home heating and cooling bills as a result.

If you’re in the market for new appliances select those that carry the Energy Star label. It may be more cost-effective to change than to keep any large appliance that is more than seven years old. Switch to Compact Fluorescent Light in your luxury home. These bulbs use 70 to 75 percent less energy and last up to 10 times longer than your standard bulb.

You can save on your luxury home heating and cooling bills by weatherstripping gaps in window and door frames, caulking gaps where pipes and electrical wiring penetrate exterior walls, and tracking down and plugging elusive leaks, such as lighting sockets on outdoor walls of your home. Cover your homes water heater with an insulator blanket. This home improvement will pay for itself in a matter of months.

Back To Real Estate Articles

Sherie says: Remember, I'm here to guide you through the entire real estate process!