Slash your Utility Bill with a DIY energy audit
So you have switched your incandescent lightbulbs for specified, turned down the thermostat, and only wash clothes in cold. Why is then your still so high utility bills? Air leakage is likely culprits, but so is the “phantom” power vegetatively reproduced, such as flat-screen TV, which draw energy, even when they are away from.
To help identify exactly where you burn through resources — and cash — we polled energy consultants throughout the country. The easiest route, they agree, is to have a professional auditor detect leaks with advanced tools, such as blower doors and infrared cameras. Your local utility can offer this service free of charge, but if it is not the case, the cost is typically $ 400. Or you can make some easy test yourself and your money to solve the problems. “There are many steps homeowners can take before you call a pro,” says Jeffrey Gordon, spokesman for the New York State Energy Research Development Authority.”With a little knowledge and determination, you may be surprised by your next power Bill.”Read on to learn how to recognize and stop some of the largest energy wasting energy.
