3 Simple Ways to Reduce Your Home's Energy Consumption

 Homeownership is tough. The transition from renting to owning your home is probably one of the biggest decisions you’ll make in your life. The onset of monthly mortgage payments, utility bills, and the cost of regular household maintenance can sometimes be overwhelming. Part of homeownership is reassessing the trajectory of your financial goals – saving where necessary.

One way to maximize on potential savings is in reducing your energy consumption and subsequently saving on your electrical bills. Consulting a residential electrician in Toronto can assist you in determining the ways in which you can reduce your energy consumption and save money.

Today, we’ll discuss 3 simple ways in which you can reduce your energy consumption:

1. Cover and Seal up your Home’s Nooks and Crannies

Older homes are notorious for leakage. If you find your paying more money trying to heat your home in the winter – it’s probably worth trying to assess where that warm air is escaping. Drafty windows and doors could be the culprit, in addition to poor insulation in your home’s walls. Either wait – it’s best to caulk and insulate where you can and opt for ways to seal drafty areas of your home if necessary.

2. Unplug Your Electrical Appliances and Devices

If your appliances aren’t energy efficient, we would suggest unplugging any of which you’re not readily using. Electrical appliances and devices that are plugged in to outlets continue to consume electricity despite not being explicitly used or turned on. Older electrical appliances and devices are just not as efficient as the appliances made today. As we learn more about energy efficiency and energy consumption the ways we develop our electrical appliances and fixtures will evolve in accordance.

3. Opt for Energy-Efficient Lightbulbs

Replacing your light bulbs with more energy efficient light bulbs like LED or CFL bulbs can reduce your energy bills over time. They utilize a smaller amount of energy while emitting a similar or in some cases brighter light emittance than conventional incandescent light bulbs.

Consult Your Residential Electrician in Toronto

If you’re unsure where to start on trying to figure out how to save money by reducing your energy consumption – it might be worth contacting your residential electrician in Toronto. Your electrician should be well-informed on the latest innovations and legislation that exists around energy efficiency in residential homes. You might just end up finding new ways to make your home as energy efficient as possible.

Astron Electric has served Toronto and the GTA for over 30 years. Fully certified and highly experienced, Astron Electric is capable of assessing both residential and commercial electrical needs such as maximizing on energy savings. Whether it’s rewiring older homes, fire alarm installations, service panel upgrades, or even installing solar panels – you can rely on Astron to get the job completed efficiently and effectively every time.