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Category: Appliances - Topic: Performing An Energy Audit Can Save You Time And Money

Performing an energy audit can save you time and money. You can hire a professional to inspect your home top to bottom and layout the steps you need to take to get your home up to par. You can also do a surface inspection yourself. The primary areas that affect your homes' energy use are windows, insulation, electrical systems, heating and cooling, and roofing and doors. Keeping these systems in optimal condition by replacing old models with newer, energy saving systems should help keep you in good shape. Here are a few areas of the home that can be “energized” by employing some basic home improvement solutions. Replacing incandescent light bulbs with fluorescent bulbs may be the easiest and best method of energy conservation you can employ. Today's fluorescent bulbs provide pleasant, soft light and special bulbs can be purchased for places where you have dimming switches installed. They may cost more up front but they last ten times longer, use far less energy to produce the same amount of lights and will dramatically reduce your energy bill. Installing thermal replacement windows is also a great choice from a conservation standpoint. They look better, require less maintenance and increase the resale value of your home. Another one of your home's hidden energy suckers is poor insulation. Improving or adding insulation to any area of your home will reduce your energy costs dramatically. It may be a costly investment, but replacing your old appliances- like refrigerators, dishwashers and air conditioning units with newer energy efficient models is one of the best things you can do for your home and your energy bill. Look for appliances with the Energy Star label, since they're specifically manufactured with energy conservation in mind.

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