Seeing as how most of us spend a third of our lives sleeping, bedrooms are a logical place to rack up some energy savings.
Windows
It’s Curtains For You
- Direct sunlight can raise the temperature of a room by 10 to 20 degrees. Closing blinds and curtains during the day in summer will keep your room cooler so your A/C will work less and you’ll save electricity. During the winter, keep blinds open during the day to help heat the room, and close them at night to help retain the heat to save even more energy.
- Curtains or drapes block the heat and sun more effectively than blinds.
Keep the Cold Air In
Properly installed storm windows can reduce cooling or heating loss by as much as 50%. Energy-efficient, double-pane windows make your bedroom quieter while doing a great job of insulating your house. And did you know there are tax savings for energy-efficient windows?
Ceiling Fans
Keep the Air Moving
Did you know a ceiling fan can make your room feel around 10 degrees cooler while using less energy than your air conditioner? Ceiling fans make you feel cooler by moving the air around you and carrying the heat away from your body.