If you're searching to purchase a new home, you're looking at the number of bedrooms, bathrooms and the size of the family room. The area, property and community are important to you. But how much time did you spend thinking about energy?
New construction homes, such as new real estate in Commack New York, tend to be far more energy efficient than older houses . Older homes simply were not planned to be energy efficient.
When you search for a new house, you should search for an Energy Star rated house . In general, Energy Star houses are 30% more efficient than older houses . This energy efficiency can keep you warmer in the winter, cooler in the summer and save you money every month on your bills.
Many of the energy Star features are cultivated by the builder during the construction process. High quality insulation, for example, keeps out drafts and helps your house retain heat in the winter time. An attention to detail in avoiding gaps and cracks in the framing, walls and ceilings, will make a huge difference. A space of just 1/4 inch to the outside can cause your home to leak air like a balloon with a tiny hole. An airtight construction is extremely important.
In addition to the construction, appliance decisions can have a direct effect on your electric bills. You should choose energy Star rated appliances, including the refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, microwave, washer and dryer. If your house includes air-conditioning, you should only choose one with a high energy Star rating.
On the heating side, you'll want a system with an Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency Rating of 90 or better. On the cooling side, your air conditioning system should have a SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating of 12+ to be Energy Star efficient.
Other choices can also aid the efficiency in your house include digital thermostats with timers, outdoor lighting with timers or light sensors, room switches with motion sensors and other features to help ensure that you are not wasting electricity. Of course, you should try to remember to turn off the lights, but having technology aid you in case you forget will save you money and decrease waste.
When it comes time to resell your home, energy-efficient homes are more alluring. One of the great bonuses of new construction, such as the Emmy homes project in Commack NY, is that if you resell in four or ten years, you will be offering an efficient home as opposed to an older house which is less efficient. This can not only increase the resale price but also the ease of selling your house . - 31385
New construction homes, such as new real estate in Commack New York, tend to be far more energy efficient than older houses . Older homes simply were not planned to be energy efficient.
When you search for a new house, you should search for an Energy Star rated house . In general, Energy Star houses are 30% more efficient than older houses . This energy efficiency can keep you warmer in the winter, cooler in the summer and save you money every month on your bills.
Many of the energy Star features are cultivated by the builder during the construction process. High quality insulation, for example, keeps out drafts and helps your house retain heat in the winter time. An attention to detail in avoiding gaps and cracks in the framing, walls and ceilings, will make a huge difference. A space of just 1/4 inch to the outside can cause your home to leak air like a balloon with a tiny hole. An airtight construction is extremely important.
In addition to the construction, appliance decisions can have a direct effect on your electric bills. You should choose energy Star rated appliances, including the refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, microwave, washer and dryer. If your house includes air-conditioning, you should only choose one with a high energy Star rating.
On the heating side, you'll want a system with an Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency Rating of 90 or better. On the cooling side, your air conditioning system should have a SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating of 12+ to be Energy Star efficient.
Other choices can also aid the efficiency in your house include digital thermostats with timers, outdoor lighting with timers or light sensors, room switches with motion sensors and other features to help ensure that you are not wasting electricity. Of course, you should try to remember to turn off the lights, but having technology aid you in case you forget will save you money and decrease waste.
When it comes time to resell your home, energy-efficient homes are more alluring. One of the great bonuses of new construction, such as the Emmy homes project in Commack NY, is that if you resell in four or ten years, you will be offering an efficient home as opposed to an older house which is less efficient. This can not only increase the resale price but also the ease of selling your house . - 31385
About the Author:
Tips by Craig Axelrod, with Emmy Homes. Emmy is one of LI's most established home builders. Emmy's Commack real estate features new construction in Commack. Visit EmmyHomes.com for more information.
