Getting Your Home Ready for an Eco-Friendly Summer

The past year has brought a lot of attention to global conservation efforts, which you may be hoping to bring into your home this summer. Thankfully, eco-friendly initiatives are easier to implement than you may think, and they often come with some significant savings for your wallet. Here are some steps you can take to get your home ready for an environmentally-friendly summer.

Home Sealing Services

Do you ever feel like your home is letting your cool air conditioning right out the windows? Not only is this bad for the environment and your energy bills, but it also takes its toll on your home comfort. Thankfully, you can boost your energy conservation and prevent unwanted air infiltration with home sealing services. In this process, an expert will use advanced technology to detect openings and vulnerabilities in your home structure: leaky attics, crawl spaces, doors, windows, etc. They then seal these openings to keep your home efficient and comfortable.

Water-Conserving Upgrades

Water usage tends to rise substantially in the spring and summer seasons. This is largely attributed to outdoor water systems, such as sprinklers, landscaping, and pools. Upgrading your plumbing systems for water conservation can help offset some of this extra water consumption. Newer plumbing systems, like low-flow toilets, conserve water with each usage. Additionally, you can help save water by:

• Keeping an eye out for plumbing leaks. Leaks can waste water and cause damage to your home. Signs of a leak include standing water, water stains, unusually high water bills, and mold/mildew smells. Here is what to do when you find a plumbing leak in your home.
• Checking to ensure that your toilet is not “running.” This is a common issue where toilets continuously release water when not in use. To check for a running toilet, put a dye tablet or several drops of food coloring in your toilet tank. Leave the toilet sitting unused for 15 minutes—do not flush it. If the food coloring has made its way into your toilet bowl during this time, your toilet is running.
• Avoiding water waste. Naturally, the easiest way to conserve water is to avoid unnecessary waste. You might consider having a high-efficiency showerhead installed, turning off the water while brushing your teeth or shaving, and minimizing extra shower time, among other things. These small changes can add up long-term for both your wallet and the planet.

Air Conditioner Maintenance

Your air conditioning system is one of your home’s largest sources of energy consumption in the summer. To keep it working effortlessly, your AC system requires annual maintenance. Not only is maintenance good for the environment by keeping your equipment operative efficiently, but it also has several money-saving advantages:

• Energy Conservation: When your equipment has the care it needs to work efficiently and effectively, you will not overpay for energy consumption.
• Prolonged System Lifespan: You can prolong the lifespan of your AC system, helping you minimize your replacement costs.
• Preventing Damage: Maintenance can help prevent system issues from occurring, allowing you to bypass unnecessary AC repairs.
• Early Issue Detection: Maintenance can also lead to the early detection of issues, which allows for minimum repair costs.

Low Waste Air Purification

Have your allergies started acting up yet this season? You might consider investing in an air purification system to help alleviate these symptoms. When choosing an air purifier to help you survive the summer, consider partnering with one that produces minimal waste. For example, bi-polar ionization air purification works by causing pollen, dust, and dirt particles to bind together. These larger particle masses can then be caught by your home’s existing air filters, rather than requiring you to buy and replace an extra set of filters. With low-waste air purification, you can enjoy a comfortable and eco-friendly summer.

Energy Efficiency Home Services: Newcomb and Company

The experts at Newcomb and Company are here to help you save energy and money this summer. Our energy efficiency experts proudly serve homes and businesses in Raleigh, Wilmington, and surrounding areas like Garner, Knightdale, Clayton, Cary, Castle Hayne, Leland, and Carolina Beach. Contact our local experts to get started today!