15 “Not so Easy but Worth It” Energy Saving Tips from Irving Customers

We asked our customers to tell us their best energy saving tip(s). And with over 800 responses, we were excited that so many people wanted to share their energy saving ideas.

Below you’ll find Part 3 of our energy savings tips; the not so easy, spend a little money and save a lot tips.

Install and use a programmable thermostat to lower the temperature when you’re at work
Use a space heater to heat a specific space so that you can turn down your thermostat for your entire home
Buy an inexpensive dryer vent that allows you to either vent outside or inside. In the winter, you can vent the hot air from your electric dryer into your basement. Be sure to watch out for moisture problems
Change the filters on your heating equipment
Insulate your hot/cold water pipes
Install a timer on your hot water heater so that it only comes on in the morning and in the evening
Install an outdoor sensor that turns off your boiler when it is a certain temperature outside
Place a boiler jacket over your boiler to keep in insulated
Use a power strip to plug in appliances, televisions, computers, etc. so that you can completely shut them off when not in use. If you don’t, they will still use electricity
Make sure you properly seal doors, windows, recessed ceiling lights and skylights
Install a bathroom fan with an automatic humidity sensor. The fan will be on just long enough to remove excess moisture and then turns itself off to save electricity
Aluminum tape wrapped around joints in heating and cooling ducts can help reduce costly air leakage
Shrink wrap unused doors and windows to prevent drafts and cover bulkheads and lofts
Turn off your pilot light in the spring
Tell your kids to close the doors and don’t touch the thermostat