Saving energy is an issue that concerns us more and more. A large part of the household monthly expenses revolves around the energy consumption in the house. With this in mind, how can you reduce your expenses and at the same time benefit from a more beautiful, healthier and more functional home?
Energy check in your space
By doing an energy check in your place, you can see what your needs are- because every place is different. It depends on its use (if it is a holiday home or a permanent residence). It depends on its geographical location (if it is in the city or coastal). Also, it depends on from the antiquity of the construction etc. In order to make your space more energy efficient, money and at the same time improve your living conditions, here you will find what changes you can make!
Change of door and window frames
Worn out frames, which slide in or don’t close well, cost you energy in winter and summer.
Heating oil burner conversion
New forms of energy such as natural gas or converting the oil burner into pellets is a good investment.
Use a heat pump
What is a heat pump? It is an electrical device and what it does, is essentially drawing the heat from the space in which you place it. If, for example, it is placed outside the house, it practically extracts the heat from the outside environment and transfers it inside the house. Practically, the heat pump offers you heating and hot water through the heat that exists in the environment. This means it performs well and ensures money savings compared to conventional heating fuels.
Insulation
With internal or external thermal insulation, you can obtain better living conditions throughout the year, while at the same time upgrade your home’s energy efficiency.
Solar water heating
A solar water heater will give you huge amounts of hot water, for all household chores and the bathroom. Just take advantage of the sun of our country!
Practical tips to save energy with simple moves
But let’s look at some daily movements that will help you y at home!
Starting today, with a few practical tips, you can immediately save money. To begin with, use energy-saving light bulbs in all rooms. You must also pay attention to the devices that are on standby, such as televisions, computers, tablets and even mobile phones that we “forget” to charge. In winter, it is good not to leave the windows open for a long time and make sure that the heating elements are not covered with fabrics or furniture. In the summer, you can use shading (curtains, shades) to keep your space cool. Finally, something that many forget, is the maintenance of the air condition and the heating system that must be done every year.
Give us a call at Chnaris Architecture in Construction to study your space and find solutions that suit you!
