HOUSTON, July 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Summer's officially
in full swing, which usually means vacation time for many, and
consequently, many homes left unattended. Unfortunately, attention
to energy efficiency in the home can often go overlooked when
planning for travel, leading to unnecessarily high energy use while
its occupants are away.
The professionals at Mister Sparky® are invested in making homes
more energy-efficient and offer the following guidance for home
owners as they travel this summer.
- Don't turn your thermostat off, but do adjust it
to a higher setting, such as 85 degrees, to decrease the inside and
outside temperature difference and remove humidity. You'll save
more energy, while protecting sensitive parts of the interior of
your home, such as your plants, artwork, refrigerator and more.
Close blinds and curtains to eliminate excess heat.
- Do unplug appliances that aren't essential to keeping
the house running, and remember products in standby mode still use
electricity. Major "energy vampires" include everything from an
idle computer desktop, to a game console in "ready" mode, to an
open microwave door, and many more. Consider using a power strip
for multiple cords, which when easily switched off with one button,
fully disconnects power even if the strip is still plugged in.
- Do consider a home energy audit by an electrician. This
inspection of a home's infrastructure and appliances, such as your
HVAC system, refrigerator, hot water heater, insulation and
roofing, is designed to identify areas of improvement, saving on
electricity bills in the long run.
Keeping these tips in mind ensures homes are left in their most
energy-efficient state when unoccupied, saving homeowners the
headache of a high energy bill – and potentially more money to
go toward their next vacation.
To learn more and find the Mister Sparky location near you,
visit www.mistersparky.com.
About Mister Sparky®
Mister Sparky® electric has an
impeccable record for delivering fast, on-time service, accurate
upfront pricing, and an overall pleasant experience for customers.
We differentiate ourselves from all other electrical companies by
our unique message to the marketplace: Mister Sparky – America's
On-Time Electrician®, We're On Time, You'll See, Or The Repair Is
Free!®. We have trademarked "on-time" in the electrical industry
and we champion it in the marketplace. Mister Sparky is part of the
Direct Energy family of brands. Franchised locations are
independently owned and operated businesses.
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About Direct Energy
Direct Energy is one of
North America's largest retail
providers of electricity, natural gas, and home and business
energy-related services with nearly four million customers. Direct
Energy gives customers choice, simplicity, and innovation where
energy, data, and technology meet. A subsidiary of Centrica plc
(LSE: CNA), an international energy and services company, Direct
Energy, its subsidiaries and/or affiliates, operate in 50 U.S.
states plus the District of
Columbia and 4 provinces in Canada. To learn more about Direct Energy,
please visit www.directenergy.com.
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