Decatur, AL – Tips to Lower Energy Costs in Your Home – Waterproofing News

Check out a few of our favorite ways to lower energy costs in your home. These easy tweaks to your home can save hundreds or more dollars every year.

Conduct an Energy Audit

Schedule a free energy audit from your local electricity company. This free audit identifies the ways you are wasting energy and how to reduce consumption, ultimately saving money on electricity costs.

Install a Programmable Thermostat

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, a programmable thermostat can save as much as 30% per year on electrical costs, or as much as $1,600 in a 12-month period, all at a total cost of $100 or less for the modern thermostat.

Conduct Routine Maintenance

Performing annual maintenance on your A/C, HVAC unit, refrigerator, and other major appliances keeps them running efficiently, resulting in energy cost savings. Regular maintenance may also extend the lifetime of your appliances, another trick to save you money.

Install a Vapor Barrier

A tip to lower energy costs you likely did not expect to see on any list, vapor barrier installation saves money and improves comfort by creating a barrier between your home and crawlspace, preventing moisture infiltration into your living space. Excess moisture can seep into your home without a vapor barrier, where it can increase energy consumption, cause mold growth, and contribute to a range of additional problems. Avoid it by installing a vapor barrier.

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.