Can You Make an Apartment More Energy Efficient?

Residents of Cypress, Texas apartments are used to seeing their electric bills go up during the hot summers and cold winters. This doesn't mean these costs are out of your control, though. There are a few small steps you can take to make your apartment more energy efficient.

Hang Curtains

Curtains aren't just for decoration. Even if you're happy with the privacy and lighting levels provided by your built-in blinds, curtains can help boost your energy efficiency.

Curtains provide an extra layer of insulation between your air-conditioned air and the uncomfortable outside temperatures. For maximum effectiveness, they should hang all the way to the floor.

Notify Your Maintenance Staff of Any Drafts

Tiny gaps in the weatherstripping around your doors and windows can allow enough outside air in to be almost as bad as running your air conditioner with the windows open. Our team works hard to keep your apartment in top shape, but some drafts are impossible to notice unless you're sitting in just the right place when the wind hits the window just right. Let us know if you experience any drafts so we can get them sealed.

Use Energy-Efficient Light Bulbs

When you buy new light bulbs, don't shop on price alone. Newer bulbs are designed to give off less heat and use less energy. By upgrading to an energy efficient bulb, you might pay a little extra now, but you'll save much more on your electric bills.

Skip Space Heaters

Some people like to use space heaters during the winter. They think using these small units to heat up one room is much better than heating their entire apartment with the central HVAC system.

In reality, space heaters are so inefficient that they usually cost more than just running your main heat. In addition, you're creating a potential fire hazard.

Watch Your Furniture Placement

Make sure your furniture isn't blocking any air vents either for output or intake. This includes both physical obstructions of the actual vent and blocking air flow. Good air circulation helps your AC to run more efficiently.

You're not on your own to improve your energy efficiency. Ask us about our energy-efficient appliances and other money-saving features.