Top 5 Ways to Save Energy in Your Candlewood Lake Home for Sale

Top 5 Ways to Save Energy in Your Candlewood Lake Home for Sale

 

Making your home stand out to buyers of Candlewood Lake waterfront homes for sale can be a challenging feat at times. Aside from having a charming home in an attractive location, buyers are also looking for properties that are energy efficient. They want to cut electricity bills and save money at the same time. 

Here are some time-tested tips and energy-saving choices that you can do to save both money and energy:

1. Inspect appliances

Before putting your home on the market, make sure your appliances are in good condition so that they can effectively handle everything. If a particular appliance is not working well, ask the help of an appliance repair person to get it in good running order before you show your home to buyers looking for Candlewood Lake waterfront homes.  Do not forget to clean the refrigerator condenser and wipe down microwave interiors.

2. Run your fridge efficiently

One of of the most expensive appliances in your home is the fridge. Since it is always running, you have to make sure that the door seal is tight and free from gaps so that cold air will not escape. An ideal fridge temperature is 4 or 5 degrees and an ideal freezer temperature is minus 15 to minus 18 degrees Celsius. If you own a second fridge or a freezer, do not keep it running all the time. Just turn it on when you need it.

3. Save energy in the kitchen

You can save energy in the kitchen by thawing frozen food in your fridge. This will also save time. Consider using the microwave when cooking since it uses much less energy than an electric oven. If you have a stove, keep lids on your pots to cut cooking time. Remember to use the economy cycle on your dishwasher and only run it when it is already full.

4. Use energy-efficient light globes

Before you show your home to buyers looking for waterfront homes in Candlewood Lake, inspect the lightings in your home. Replace old incandescent and halogen light globes with energy efficient ones. They save power and last longer. Sometimes, they can also be replaced for free or at reduced cost.

5. Use power strips

You may not be aware of it, but your computer, television, printer, or DVD player do not completely stop using electricity when they are turned off. Even when they are not in use, they continue to draw an idle electrical current. You can save money and energy by making use of power strips. A power strip, sometimes called an extension block, is a block of electrical sockets that attaches to the end of a flexible cable allowing multiple devices to be powered from a single socket. It often includes a circuit breaker to interrupt the electric current in case of an overload or a short circuit. They also provide protection against electrical surges.

These energy saving tips will help cut down your energy costs and help you create an energy efficient home. Remember that when you save energy, you protect the environment both now and for the future.

Check out www.CandlewoodLakeHomesforSale.com today for more tips on how to sell your home fast and for the best price.

If you want to work with a real estate professional who can assist you in buying or selling Candlewood Lake, Lake Lillinonah homes, Lake Waramaug and Lake Zoar real estate, call me, Deborah Laemmerhirt, at 203-994-4297. I have the knowledge, expertise, and tools to help you close that deal.