How to cash in on spring cleaning
A few simple chores now can reduce energy bills all year long
The financial rewards of spring cleaning
It’s time to rethink spring cleaning. Sure, you’ll enjoy a fresher, brighter home. But now more than ever, it’s time to start claiming some cash back on your time and energy. All it takes is knowing where to look.
Finding money at your HVAC
Energy.gov reports that the average American spends about $2000 a year on energy—and as much as $400 of that is wasted through air leaks, drafts, uninsulated air ducts and more. If you want to put that money back in your pocket, then perhaps a broom isn’t the first thing you should grab this spring.
Spring cleaning by the numbers
There are real gains to be had for just a little bit of effort this spring. Let’s dig into the data.
Loss: 3,000,000 heating and cooling systems are replaced every year and $14 billion is spent on HVAC services and repairs
Gain: Maintenance each spring prevents costly replacements and repairs
Loss: Your home can lose up to 30% of its energy budget to drafts in windows, doors, ducts and more
Gain: Seal air leaks with caulk, spray foam and weather stripping to reclaim that energy
Loss: Improper airflow in your HVAC system can reduce efficiency by up to 15%
Gain: Clean and adjust blower components to ensure proper airflow
Loss: A dirty air filter can reduce your HVAC’s energy efficiency by as much as 15%
Gain: Change your air filter regularly to save energy and money each month
Loss: You want to reduce your energy bill by about 23%1
Gain: Utilize Sensi features like flexible scheduling, remote access and usage reports
Sensi takes spring cleaning to the next level
Check out these helpful tips from Sensi — and discover how spring cleaning can take your home's energy efficiency to the next level.
1Energy savings are calculated by comparing operation time for a nationwide sample of Sensi users with temperature adjustments averaging 4° in comparison to users with no adjustments. Savings vary based on equipment type/condition, insulation, climate & temperature adjustment size/frequency.
