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Guide in having an energy efficient house

September 24, 2014 by derick

Life with no energy is indeed extremely tough particularly these days that people are very depending in electronics and appliances that they cannot live without one. However, we could not erase the fact that there’s an end to everything. Even the energy resources are now depleting leaving us a warning that we should start off the change now. One of the simplest ways to accomplish this would be to make your home more energy-efficient. Yes! Believe it or not, every single day a lot of energy is spent due to the fact we neglect to take the required measures to raise the proficiency of the gadgets that we’re utilizing. Irrespective of whether at home or at work, there are lots of procedures that people can adhere so that we could conserve energy and help conserve our world. The following are some of the basic steps;

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A. Do an energy audit

Deciding to make the home energy efficient a very good idea but you can start carrying out things at random. Of course, before you take measures to further improve, you should learn which aspect you should concentrate on. Energy audit can help you evaluate this. It is a simple procedure where all the parts of the property is properly examined as a way to know the aspects that are resulting in a rise in your power consumption. You can ask a pro specialist or energy inspector to do the job. They’ll ask for a nominal fee and provide you a comprehensive report in a few hours.

B. Try insulation

To illustrate plainly just what insulation means, it is simply basically your barrier between the residence and the outdoors. In summer season, this insulation keeps the temperature from getting inside and raising temperatures. On the other hand, during winters, this insulation keeps the house pleasant and warm by preventing the heat from getting out. Don’t settle for too cold or too hot

Remember make use of the energy efficiently while offering ease and comfort to the loved ones. For instance in case you are trying to cool yourself, try to wear light apparel in order that the air-conditioning will not have to work overtime. Also, for freezing weather, wear as much clothes and sweatshirt so that your body can simply produce heat.

C. Seal the leaks!

It is common for each and every home to have air conditioners and heating units particularly when the weather call for it. Even so, when the house has air leaks, there will be a great amount of energy used. Air leaks can also cause dampness and indoor air quality concerns therefore it is advisable to get them sealed. Yet, finding air leaks may not be that simple since they will be often hidden under your insulation which means you need to have more information on how to effectively locate them.

You’ll find simple tricks which can be easily implemented in your daily routine for making your areas more energy-efficient in a relatively shorter duration of time.

Filed Under: Home Improvement Tagged With: energy audit, home energy consumption, sustainable environment

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Below are some useful services that i came across ever since my posting to Singapore. Realize the increased importance of such services when my rented flat had a power outrage.

I gave a call to HDB first by visiting their site via the link above. HDB than referred me to a licensed electrician at www.electriciansingaporelicensed.com whom made a visit to my place within an hour and got my problem solved.

I will try and update this list of services that are licensed in Singapore so as to make it a quick reference guide for you guys.

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