Home Depot Energy Saving Tips

The Home Depot makes it easy to save money with energy efficient products. You'll find insulation, caulking, programmable thermostats, tankless water heaters, CFL light bulbs, and many other products that can help save you money, make your house more comfortable, and more energy efficient.

Below you will find the top 10 ways to save money and energy in your home PLUS you can register for 1 of 5 $100 Home Depot Gift Cards given away during October!

  1. Install a Programmable Thermostat - By properly using a programmable thermostat in your home you could realize a savings of up to 33% on your yearly energy bills, depending on the severity of the winters where your live.

  2. Change to CFL Bulbs - Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs use up to 90% less electricity than incandescent bulbs. Americans can save close to $8 billion in energy costs by replacing each home’s five most frequently used light fixtures (or the bulbs in them) with ENERGY STAR® qualified fixtures and / or bulbs.
  1. Choose ENERGY STAR® Qualified Appliances - Save money and the environment by replacing standard model appliances with ones that are ENERGY STAR® qualified.  ENERGY STAR® qualified appliances use 10-50% less energy and water than standard models.
  1. Update Your Exterior Door - An ENERGY STAR® qualified exterior door with built–in weather stripping offers five times the insulating value of a solid wood door.
  1. Update Your Windows - ENERGY STAR® qualified windows can reduce your energy costs by $126-$465 per year when replacing single-pane windows or $27-$111 per year when replacing double-pane, clear glass windows. For a quick fix, add heat control film to your windows and save up to 50% on your cooling cost.

  2. Install Dimmer Switches & Motion Detectors - Dim the lights by 25% and save an average of 15% per year on energy costs, and extend bulb life by four times. By adding motion-sensitive exterior lighting and adding dimmer switches indoors where appropriate, you can control the wattage, saving you dollars while still offering peace of mind.
  1. Install a Ceiling Fan - Ceiling fans can save you $10 per year on utility bills, plus the additional air conditioning or heating savings gained when fan is operated properly. ENERGY STAR® qualified ceiling fans use 50% less energy than standard fans and circulate 25% more air.
  1. Regularly Maintain of Furnace & Water Heater - Water heating is the third largest energy expense in the home and typically accounts for about 13% of the utility bill. Tankless water heaters can save 30-70% on energy costs compared to standard gas or electric models.
  1. Seal Your Home From Heat and Cold - Allowing air to escape through gaps and cracks is like throwing your money away. By sealing your home with products like caulk, sealant and weather stripping, you can save up to 20% on heating and cooling costs.
  1. Insulate Your Home - Block heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer by adding insulation. Homeowners typically can reduce heating and cooling by up to 20% by sealing their homes and adding insulation in attics, floors over crawl spaces, and accessible basement rim joists.

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