Huntsville residents see an electricity bill averaging a cost of $131.99 per month. While lower than the national average, this cost still poses a significant expense in many households. Lower energy costs in your home using the following tips.  

How to Lower Energy Costs

Tip One:  Seal Air Leaks

Drafts around windows and doors allow air to enter and exit your home, forcing the HVAC unit to work harder to heat or cool the property. Seal drafts and you’ll notice a significant improvement in your home’s comfort levels -and a drop in energy costs.  

Tip Two: Shut it Off

Turn off lights in rooms when they’re not in use and follow the same practice for your appliances. Phantom energy is real and drastically raises the amount of energy consumption used in your home.  

Tip Three: Install a Programmable Thermostat

Most of the energy used in a home comes from heating and cooling the property. A Programmable thermostat can save energy and money by adjusting temperatures based on your schedule.  

Tip Four: Schedule an Energy Audit

Alabama Utilities offers free, no-obligation energy audits for homeowners looking to lower energy costs. The free audit identifies areas of energy loss in your home and recommends actions for improvement.  

Tip Five:  Install Vapor Barriers

Vapor barrier installation in Huntsville homes reduces moisture build-up and related problems. Without moisture build-up, your home is more comfortable for the household and more energy efficient. You can save up to 20% on energy costs using vapor barriers.  

Reduce Energy Costs with One Call

If you want to save money on energy costs this summer, implement the tips above, and then call us to seal the deal...literally! Southern Crawl Space offers moisture control services, including basement and crawlspace waterproofing, drainage system installation, and vapor barrier installation. SCS guarantees to fix your moisture issues permanently. Our trained team of technicians utilizes only the best solutions for your basement or crawlspace. We are proud to offer LumberKote™ and MaxxBarrier™ waterproofing sealers by WatsonSeal. We are Alabama’s ONLY Watson Seal Authorized Dealer. If you have a service request, give us a call. We will happily provide a free inspection and service estimate.