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How you use your appliances contributes heavily to your home’s energy efficiency and your bills. With system inefficiencies, too much electricity could be delivered to branch circuits, driving up energy costs and potentially harming the environment. In addition to professional tune-ups from an electrical contractor, below are a few ways homeowners can maintain the energy efficiency of electrical systems and keep utility costs low. 

3 Tips to Maintain an Electrical System’s Energy Efficiency  

1. Switch to LED Lighting 

If there are incandescent bulbs in your light fixtures, swap them out with LED alternatives. These bulbs use 75 percent less energy to boost system efficiency. Most of the energy is released as light instead of heat, too, which will keep interiors more comfortable. The opposite is true with incandescent bulbs, which convert 90 percent of the energy to heat. 

2. Install Solar Panels

Using solar energy to power your home will place less strain on the electrical contractorelectrical system and offset some of the associated costs. It can also have unique eco-friendly benefits, as it creates clean and reusable energy. Installed on the roof by a trained electrical contractor, the panels convert energy from sunlight to electricity. Some states also offer homeowners tax credits for switching to solar power

3. Don’t Waste Energy

Remind everyone in the household to turn off the lights before leaving rooms and unplug electricity-draining appliances when not in use. Curling irons, toasters, and phone chargers still drain small amounts of energy when plugged in, even when not in use. 

If forgetting to power off lights is a common occurrence, contact an electrical contractor for help. They can connect the lights to motion sensors, so fixtures can automatically turn off when areas are unoccupied. 

 

To improve the safety and efficiency of your electrical system, contact Walter's - Eaton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating & AC. Since 1952, the Ellsworth, WI-based electrical contractors have been providing area clients with effective electrical, plumbing, and HVAC services. For an appointment in Pierce County, call (715) 273-5589. Visit the electricians online and become a Facebook follower to read client feedback. 

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