15 Things You Can Do to Reduce Energy and Maintenance Costs

For homeowners saving costs is always a battle. Often, we forget the little changes we can make to our home to see a difference in money spent. Emily Franke reminds us of some ways we can tackle this issue. We've quoted a few of the greatest:

"Turn down the hot water heater to 120°F. It's a waste of energy to heat water hotter than most people can stand."

"Get a water heater blanket. Many older water heaters and even fairly new ones aren't well insulated. A water heater blanket saves money by keeping the heat in."

"Check for running toilets, leaky faucets and under sink plumbing. They cost you money and lead to mold."

"Put in a programmable thermostat. This automatically adjusts temperature, so you only pay for heating or cooling the house when you're actively using it."

"Choose reliable, energy efficient appliances. Paying a little extra for quality and reliability will save you lots over the long haul."

For all plumbing and heating services, or for more tips on how to save around the house, call us at NY Plumbing and Sewer Rooter.