One of the best ways to increase your home’s value with improvements is to make your home more energy-efficient. You’ll reduce your ongoing energy expenses while also making your home more appealing to potential buyers should you ever wish to sell it. Here are some things that you can do to increase your home’s value by reducing its energy usage.
Replace Old Large Appliances
Some of the appliances that you use most often may be wasting a significant amount of energy. Dishwashers, refrigerators, and laundry machines that are more than ten years old may struggle to perform as well as they once did, and they won’t be as energy efficient as newer models. When you replace appliances, look for sales on models that are ENERGY STAR rated.
Update Your HVAC System
Most residential HVAC systems last in between ten and fifteen years, but some systems that aren’t properly maintained won’t meet their projected life expectancy or can become terribly inefficient. In the summertime, an old HVAC system can cause your energy bills to soar. When a system is relatively old, it’s usually not cost-effective to invest in repairs. An older system that struggles with performance when you put greater demands on it should typically be replaced for a newer and more energy efficient system.
Insulate Your Home
Much of your HVAC systems efforts to heat or cool your home are quickly lost due to poor insulation. If you have poorly insulated walls or siding and the top level of your home has an uninsulated attic or crawlspace, hot or cool air will dissipate rather quickly. Spray foam is one of the best insulation materials because it’s particularly dense and can be applied to fit any space perfectly. Reach out to a spray foam contractor who can advise you about which areas of your home would benefit from adding a protective layer of foam insulation.
Install Ceiling Fans
New ceiling fans will help you reduce your demands on your HVAC system by providing you with a way to keep cool air circulating in large rooms. You may really like being able to have your windows open to let fresh air in while also keeping the climate inside of your home comfortable with large ceiling fans.
Make smart forward-thinking purchases and get expert help with installation for improvements that will help you save energy. In addition to making your home more valuable, you’ll also make how you live more sustainable.