Rental property owners abstain from making huge investments on energy efficiency, because they feel it is not worth it as they are not going to live in that house. Even the tenants do not want to spend much time and effort on making the house energy efficient, because they are not going to live their forever.

However, energy efficiency does not always require huge investment. Few simple things can go a long way in making the house more energy efficient, and help bring down the energy bills considerably. Plus, you’ll have an extra selling point to attract renters.

Programmable thermostat: A programmable thermostat comes for under $100, and can significantly reduce the energy consumption in your home. You can program your thermostat to set different temperatures for different times of the day.

Better insulation: It is important that you seal all drafts and air leaks in your home so that no cool or hot air escapes to outside. This relieves the HVAC system of some stress, and reduces energy consumption.

Energy efficient lighting: By replacing regular light bulbs with energy efficient CFD or LED lights, you can reduce the energy consumption by as much as 60 percent. These light bulbs cost higher than the regular ones, but consume less energy and last longer.

Humidifier: During winters, dry air can make you feel cold and uncomfortable. A humidifier can increase moisture level in air, and make you feel comfortable. This will take some burden off the HVAC system, and bring down the energy bills.

Efficient window treatments: A lot of heat escapes through windows. By using efficient drapes or blinds you can prevent heat transfer. The gaps can be filled using caulking and weather-stripping.

Natural light: Efficient window treatments give you ample control over the amount of sunlight you want entering your house. Natural light can reduce your energy usage significantly.

Replace air filters: Clogged air filters cause the HVAC system to work harder to match the thermostat setting. So, one must clean and replace them regularly.

Clean refrigerator coils: Vacuuming the coils located at the back of the refrigerator can improve its efficiency and effectiveness.

Low-flow showerheads: You cannot even imagine how much water you lose because of the high volume showerheads that you use. By replacing them with low-flow showerheads you can reduce the water usage in bathroom by over 50%.

Power strips: A lot of power gets wasted in homes, because the vampire circuit sucks in electricity even when the devices are not plugged in. Power strips can help turn off vampire energy when devices are not in use.

These simple things can help make a rental property a lot more energy efficient. Stay tuned to our blog for more tips on rental property management. Give us a call and get in touch with our experts to find answers to all your needs of property management.