How to Save Money on Your Energy Cost 💰
Hello folks, welcome back to About The House; this is your humble host, Troy Galloway from Galloway Building Services. We are doing a fabulous show today about how you can save money on your energy costs. Did you know you can save on energy costs with just a few simple tips and tricks? There are many ways to do it, and I’m here to help you get started. With my guidance, you can start saving money and reducing your carbon footprint today, but more importantly, save you money!
We’re going to chat a little about everything you can do to help save costs and other outside help to really cut your energy costs. We all know saving energy is great for the environment, but the truth of the matter is every month, when the energy bills come in, I’m not thinking of the environment; I’m thinking of how I can actually lower my energy cost. Many people struggle to keep up with the bills and can’t afford costly upgrades such as new windows. Take charge of your energy expenses by exploring practical ways to minimize them. Watch my video for step-by-step actions that will help you save money on energy costs. Like finding out how lighting a cigarette can show weak spots in your front door.
Learn More on Each Trick...
3:48 Sealing windows and weather stripping
6:00 Use smoke to show a weak spot or breeze
8:17 Spray foam
11:00 Door sweep or door snake
13:29 Hang a blanket
14:21 Tape
15:14 Bubble wrap
17:00 Curtains and blinds
20:00 Insulation
24:35 Packing peanuts
25:24 Insulate water heater and pipes
26:55 Water heater pipes and pool noodles
29:05 Programmable thermostat
31:10 Maintaining your HVAC system
32:51 Seal and insulate duct work
34:40 Energy-efficient lighting
39:12 Energy-efficient appliances
43:52 Close chimney
46:53 Insulate outlets and switches
49:51 Storm windows and doors
52:30 Caulk around openings
55:12 Close off unused rooms
56:59 Seal and insulate the garage
59:56 Use natural ventilation
101:26 Conduct a home energy audit