More homeowners are becoming eco-conscious. That’s why they would like to incorporate as many “green” features in their lives as possible. You can also do this to your custom home since this structure accounts for about 40% of the total energy utilized in the United States.

If you are considering a dream custom home or you are currently constructing one, you should consider having a home that is eco-friendly.

Boost The Energy Efficiency Of Your Custom Home

Energy Efficient Appliances

Choose to install appliances that are eco-friendly, especially the ones that are going to the kitchen. Appliances such as refrigerators and laundry machines use up around 13% of the electricity in your Myrtle Beach custom home and this will vary based on the size of your family and the individual usage, too. Appliances that are Energy Star rate are 20% more efficient compared to other typical models. Additionally, you could enjoy a tax deduction if you use energy-efficient appliances.

HVAC Systems

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, HVAC accounts for about 48% of the energy used in a home. But this will also depend on the climate where you live in. The heating and cooling system that you use in your new custom home can make or break you.

It’s best to consider using an Energy Recovery Ventilator if you want to save money and energy for your new home in Myrtle Beach. It is a type of system that would recycle air that comes from the exhaust fan and the ducts in your custom home to either precool or preheat. You should also think about installing an efficient heat pump because this can decrease the electricity being used to heat your home by as much as 50%.

Smart Thermostats

A lot of homeowners are using smart thermostats these days. They are in trend for good reason. Smart thermostats are systems that could save a lot of energy if you add them to the design of your HVAC system. They work by turning on or off the air conditioning or heating once the temperature in your custom built home meets or falls below a specific threshold.

They can also be programmed to change systems during specific times of the day. This prevents you from wasting energy if you are not using it, which means you’ll get to save cash down the line.

Proper Insulation

According to the American Chemistry Council, air infiltration is responsible for the loss of 40% of a home’s energy. You need to deal with this aspect of your house, your walls and roof to be more specific, because these areas are where heat is lost during the cold winter season and cool air is lost during the hot summer season.

So, what’s the best way for you to deal with this? Use a spray foam to insulate your custom home in Myrtle Beach. It is the material widely used because they offer excellent energy-efficient insulation on the market these days. It is a bit costlier compared to conventional fiberglass insulation however, it is effective at preventing nearly all air leakage. Plus, it could fit into any kind of space, something that fiberglass cannot do.

Doors and Windows

Once you’ve insulated your home properly, don’t forget to install energy-efficient windows and doors. This may seem costlier at first but in the end, you will get to enjoy a lot of savings. Once again, use windows and doors with an Energy Star seal because they can cut down your energy bill by as much as 23% on a yearly basis.

Call Dawol Homes if you are interested in building your dream custom home. Let our custom home builders help you get the home that you have always wanted.

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Dawol Homes
9404 Hwy 17 Bypass,
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843) 294-2859

Dawol Homes Sales Office
3100 Dick Pond Rd # E
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
843-294-2859

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