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Home Energy Savings/Energy Advice
By Curtis J. Yost, AAA Home InspectionsThe estimated annual energy bill for the average house in Sioux Falls, SD is $1,239:
Heating $548
Cooling $70
Hot Water $145
Appliances $228
Misc. $182
Lighting $66Total yearly energy costs $1,239*
*This information was compiled from various utility companies
The estimated annual energy bill for the average house in Sioux Falls, SD is $569 when your home is an energy efficient house. The way to improve your energy bottom line is to follow the suggestions presented to you in this article. These suggestions could save as much as much as $565 or 46 % annually.
Upgrade your ceiling insulation to at least R‑38
Upgrade wall insulation to at least R‑11, Insulate basement walls to R‑11
When replacing windows choose windows with low‑E glass
Air sealing can reduce energy use for heating and cooling
Seal duct joints with mastic or high quality duct tape, insulate ducts that are in unconditioned spaces
Wrap your water heater to reduce your water heating costs, if your water heater is more that 10 years old
Replace incandescent bulbs with fluorescent lamps. Convert incandescent bulbs to fluorescent bulbs. Fluorescent bulbs use less energy and have the same quality of light as incandescent bulbs.
Seal off electric receptacles and switch boxes with foam gaskets or fiberglass insulation.
Dishwasher: Always wash full loads and air‑dry on the "energy saver" setting.
Use dimmer switches or timers on lights.
Install energy‑saving showerheads in your home. You'll reduce water use by 10% to 16% with out affecting comfort.
Don't preheat your oven and whenever possible complete meals of several dishes simultaneously in the oven.
For more information, please contact Curtis Yost at AAA Home Inspections, L.L.C. (605) 361‑1866.